DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? - The Firearms Forum

Charlie9 · 03-05-2011, 12:25 PM

If so could you "please" tell me how you like it???? Accuracy, easy to take apart and put back togethor??? etc etc. Iam seriously looking at the Sig Sauer P-226 Platnum Elite in 9mm. It looks awesome, but I would love to hear from anyone that owns one and if there are any drawbacks. I would carry it concealed. THANK YOU.

Rick O'Shay · 03-05-2011, 12:51 PM

I have a 226 DAK that I installed XS Express Tritium Sights on. It is temporary being owned by a buddies wife right now to learn how to shoot and get her CCW with. It is the first semi auto that I recommend to any new shooter wanting a semi auto. Sigs are the most reliable semi autos I have ever used. Years ago I used to shoot combat compition with a 9mm 226R and even minor rating they give them I did very good against the major class guns. I have a P-6 German trade in that is just awesome and very accurate for a gun it's size. If someone has not messed with it I'm sure you will be happy with it.

Helix_FR · 03-05-2011, 06:31 PM

Good gun, very accurate. I had one. The key word is had, it was the older version with the mud rails which cracked and split from the frame. Sig told me it was beyond its service life and did nothing for me. (sig has a ego to fill now) Field stripping is easy. overall teardown can be confusing.

pickenup · 03-05-2011, 07:30 PM

Have had one for years. Love it. Accuracy is not a problem,
neither is field stripping for cleaning. Never had any
problem, after thousands of rounds.

There is only one handgun that I can not sell or trade off.
This is the one. (the wife said so) She loves it too, and is
deadly accurate with it.

Virginia58 · 03-06-2011, 09:57 PM

One of my favorites. I have a P226 TAC OPS with both .40SW and .357SIG barrels. Only gun I like better is my P229. Next one will be the 220 Elite.

djjoshuad · 03-07-2011, 03:13 PM

I also have a P226R with .357 sig barrel, and a .40 barrel (which I ordered - it works fine and is made by sig... just didn't come with the gun). It came with tritium night sights, which work great. I actually had to clear my house the other night after some noises and the rear floods coming on (and staying on). The night sights were awesome, and at 2am the comfortable, familiar grip was very confidence-inspiring.

I have large hands (I'm 6'6") and the gun fits me perfectly. It was already the most comfortably shooting weapon I own, and now it has Hogue rubber grips on it. Not the slip-on, but factory replacement grips... it's like shooting a cloud that goes bang

field stripping is very easy. My Beretta PX4 Storm 9mm is the only gun I own that's easier than the P226R, and it's only slightly so. I generally take my time cleaning, but I'd say it's one of the quicker guns to clean, based on what I own.

The Sig P226R is an awesome pistol. My only gripe is that .357sig is a hard caliber to find good deals on. Hell, it's a hard caliber to find at all. I shoot .357 when I can find it, but usually the .40 works well for cheap range practice. It stay loaded with .357 Speer Gold Dots right next to the bed.

Sandman · 03-07-2011, 03:48 PM

No P226, but I have a P228 and it is my favorite handgun. Shoots great, very smooth. Reliable and rugged, easy to strip and clean. I don't think you will go wrong with a Sig.

Rick O'Shay · 03-07-2011, 04:46 PM

Sandman, that 228 is something to hang on to a real nice gun. Did you know it will accept a 226 magazine.

Just One Shot · 03-07-2011, 04:55 PM

I have a P226R. It's 1 of 1776 made to commemorate the Tea Party movement. I've had it right at 2 months and have yet to fire it. I can't speak to the accuracy because everytime I think I'm going to shoot it the weather turns bad or something else comes up that prevents me from getting to the range. I'm beginning to wonder if it's a sign that I shouldn't shoot it.

Here's some pics. You may have already seen it in another thread.

djjoshuad · 03-07-2011, 06:26 PM

I *almost* bought that version, and I still might grab one. nice gun!

woolleyworm · 03-07-2011, 06:45 PM

I don't have one currently, but will again soon. I love most anything Sig although I'm not big on their new "line". I have currently a P220, P229, P238 (Carrie's), Mosquito. Previously had P226, P6 and Sig556. My hands prefer the Sig over a 1911, so even though I love the look of a 1911, I just can't handle one as well as my P220. I shoot a 1911 about 50% of the time at the range and still can't get comfortable enough with them.

Bushmaster1313 · 03-07-2011, 07:26 PM

My only exception to "Buy American"

Blue aluminum grips are from Hogue.

Awesome gun in every way.
Accurate
Easy to clean
Easy on the recoil.

cutter · 03-07-2011, 07:39 PM

I have a newer version in 9 mm. I like it almost as much as my 1911's!! Everything about them is easy. Sig's are great guns. I also bought a couple of there P238's. I have had no trouble with any of them and they will out shoot me!! ( but then that's not hard to do!)

curulz · 03-07-2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pickenup

Have had one for years. Love it. Accuracy is not a problem,
neither is field stripping for cleaning. Never had any
problem, after thousands of rounds.

There is only one handgun that I can not sell or trade off.
This is the one. (the wife said so) She loves it too, and is
deadly accurate with it.

ditto

i have a 226, 220 and 238.

Sandman · 03-08-2011, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick O'Shay

Sandman, that 228 is something to hang on to a real nice gun. Did you know it will accept a 226 magazine.

Yep. It came with one magazine, and I couldn't find another P228 mag, so for a second magazine I got the P226 version.

Rick O'Shay · 03-08-2011, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandman

Yep. It came with one magazine, and I couldn't find another P228 mag, so for a second magazine I got the P226 version.

Try this Sandman:
http://www.topgunsupply.com/sig_p228...-magazine.html

wingspar · 03-08-2011, 02:16 PM

The Navy Seals use the P226. That right there says a lot to me. Either the P226 or P229 may be in my future. I’ve shot a P229 in .40, and really liked it. I can’t imagine the P226 being any less of a gun. I do have a Sig P220. Just got it yesterday, and weather is going to force me to wait a few days to shoot it. I have shot one before. Shot it side by side next to a Glock 21, and liked the Sig better. Sigs are expensive, but they are very nice guns. Field stripping Sigs is easy.

Charlie9 · 03-09-2011, 07:02 AM

GOD, you guys are great. I really appreciate all the posts and info that you have given me. I now have on order a Sig Sauer P-226 Platnum Elite and am very excited to pick it up when it arrives. I love the way this pistol looks. It will have off-white grips, short reset trigger. Thank You again everyone.

CampingJosh · 03-09-2011, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie9

GOD, you guys are great. I really appreciate all the posts and info that you have given me. I now have on order a Sig Sauer P-226 Platnum Elite and am very excited to pick it up when it arrives. I love the way this pistol looks. It will have off-white grips, short reset trigger. Thank You again everyone.

Congratulations on your upcoming new gun; I'm certain you'll love it.

Have you figured out anything for your CCW search? Are you just going to continue carrying your CZ Shadow and this new SIG P226 for a while?

Charlie9 · 03-10-2011, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CampingJosh

Congratulations on your upcoming new gun; I'm certain you'll love it.

Have you figured out anything for your CCW search? Are you just going to continue carrying your CZ Shadow and this new SIG P226 for a while?

Hi JOSH; Yes, Iam going to carry the Sig for my CCW. I only have "one life" and I want the absolute best protection that I can get my hands on to carry with me at all times. Thank you for asking. Charlie9

Country101 · 03-10-2011, 07:44 PM

I know you wont be dissappointed, Charlie. Congrats on the new toy/tool.

Just One Shot · 03-11-2011, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie9

GOD, you guys are great. I really appreciate all the posts and info that you have given me. I now have on order a Sig Sauer P-226 Platnum Elite and am very excited to pick it up when it arrives. I love the way this pistol looks. It will have off-white grips, short reset trigger. Thank You again everyone.

Congrats on a fine choice. Now don't forget to post some pics once you get it home.

aguila327 · 03-16-2011, 11:32 PM

I was issued my first Sig 226 in 1989 when I started on the PD. When they switched to the sig 226 in .357sig I bought it and have kept it close all these years. Hopefully junior will enjoy it when he grows up, or maybe I'll sell it (not)

neilin · 03-22-2011, 01:12 PM

It is an excellent gun!

SiGfever · 03-26-2011, 09:24 PM

Spooky Accurate = P226 "NSW" Navy. And I too will never sell this SiG.

03-05-2011, 12:25 PM	#1
Charlie9 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 7	DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? If so could you "please" tell me how you like it???? Accuracy, easy to take apart and put back togethor??? etc etc. Iam seriously looking at the Sig Sauer P-226 Platnum Elite in 9mm. It looks awesome, but I would love to hear from anyone that owns one and if there are any drawbacks. I would carry it concealed. THANK YOU. -->

03-05-2011, 12:51 PM	#2
Rick O'Shay V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southwest Michigan Posts: 78	Re: DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? I have a 226 DAK that I installed XS Express Tritium Sights on. It is temporary being owned by a buddies wife right now to learn how to shoot and get her CCW with. It is the first semi auto that I recommend to any new shooter wanting a semi auto. Sigs are the most reliable semi autos I have ever used. Years ago I used to shoot combat compition with a 9mm 226R and even minor rating they give them I did very good against the major class guns. I have a P-6 German trade in that is just awesome and very accurate for a gun it's size. If someone has not messed with it I'm sure you will be happy with it.

03-05-2011, 06:31 PM	#3
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,628	Re: DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? Good gun, very accurate. I had one. The key word is had, it was the older version with the mud rails which cracked and split from the frame. Sig told me it was beyond its service life and did nothing for me. (sig has a ego to fill now) Field stripping is easy. overall teardown can be confusing. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

03-05-2011, 07:30 PM	#4
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,838	Re: DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? Have had one for years. Love it. Accuracy is not a problem, neither is field stripping for cleaning. Never had any problem, after thousands of rounds. There is only one handgun that I can not sell or trade off. This is the one. (the wife said so) She loves it too, and is deadly accurate with it. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

03-06-2011, 09:57 PM	#5
Virginia58 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 9	Re: DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? One of my favorites. I have a P226 TAC OPS with both .40SW and .357SIG barrels. Only gun I like better is my P229. Next one will be the 220 Elite.

03-07-2011, 03:13 PM	#6
djjoshuad Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corinth, TX Posts: 36	Re: DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? I also have a P226R with .357 sig barrel, and a .40 barrel (which I ordered - it works fine and is made by sig... just didn't come with the gun). It came with tritium night sights, which work great. I actually had to clear my house the other night after some noises and the rear floods coming on (and staying on). The night sights were awesome, and at 2am the comfortable, familiar grip was very confidence-inspiring. I have large hands (I'm 6'6") and the gun fits me perfectly. It was already the most comfortably shooting weapon I own, and now it has Hogue rubber grips on it. Not the slip-on, but factory replacement grips... it's like shooting a cloud that goes bang field stripping is very easy. My Beretta PX4 Storm 9mm is the only gun I own that's easier than the P226R, and it's only slightly so. I generally take my time cleaning, but I'd say it's one of the quicker guns to clean, based on what I own. The Sig P226R is an awesome pistol. My only gripe is that .357sig is a hard caliber to find good deals on. Hell, it's a hard caliber to find at all. I shoot .357 when I can find it, but usually the .40 works well for cheap range practice. It stay loaded with .357 Speer Gold Dots right next to the bed.

03-07-2011, 03:48 PM	#7
Sandman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 552	Re: DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? No P226, but I have a P228 and it is my favorite handgun. Shoots great, very smooth. Reliable and rugged, easy to strip and clean. I don't think you will go wrong with a Sig.

03-07-2011, 04:46 PM	#8
Rick O'Shay V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southwest Michigan Posts: 78	Re: DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? Sandman, that 228 is something to hang on to a real nice gun. Did you know it will accept a 226 magazine.

03-07-2011, 04:55 PM	#9
Just One Shot V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 432	Re: DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? I have a P226R. It's 1 of 1776 made to commemorate the Tea Party movement. I've had it right at 2 months and have yet to fire it. I can't speak to the accuracy because everytime I think I'm going to shoot it the weather turns bad or something else comes up that prevents me from getting to the range. I'm beginning to wonder if it's a sign that I shouldn't shoot it. Here's some pics. You may have already seen it in another thread. __________________ Attention Christian gun owners, check this out: http://www.christianzoneforum.com/forum/

03-07-2011, 06:26 PM	#10
djjoshuad Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corinth, TX Posts: 36	Re: DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? I almost bought that version, and I still might grab one. nice gun!

03-07-2011, 06:45 PM	#11
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? I don't have one currently, but will again soon. I love most anything Sig although I'm not big on their new "line". I have currently a P220, P229, P238 (Carrie's), Mosquito. Previously had P226, P6 and Sig556. My hands prefer the Sig over a 1911, so even though I love the look of a 1911, I just can't handle one as well as my P220. I shoot a 1911 about 50% of the time at the range and still can't get comfortable enough with them. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

03-07-2011, 07:26 PM	#12
Bushmaster1313 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 230	Re: DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? My only exception to "Buy American" Blue aluminum grips are from Hogue. Awesome gun in every way. Accurate Easy to clean Easy on the recoil.

03-07-2011, 07:39 PM	#13
cutter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 632	Re: DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? I have a newer version in 9 mm. I like it almost as much as my 1911's!! Everything about them is easy. Sig's are great guns. I also bought a couple of there P238's. I have had no trouble with any of them and they will out shoot me!! ( but then that's not hard to do!)

03-08-2011, 02:16 PM	#17
wingspar V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 479	Re: DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? The Navy Seals use the P226. That right there says a lot to me. Either the P226 or P229 may be in my future. I’ve shot a P229 in .40, and really liked it. I can’t imagine the P226 being any less of a gun. I do have a Sig P220. Just got it yesterday, and weather is going to force me to wait a few days to shoot it. I have shot one before. Shot it side by side next to a Glock 21, and liked the Sig better. Sigs are expensive, but they are very nice guns. Field stripping Sigs is easy. __________________ Gary Will Fly for Food

03-09-2011, 07:02 AM	#18
Charlie9 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 7	Re: DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? GOD, you guys are great. I really appreciate all the posts and info that you have given me. I now have on order a Sig Sauer P-226 Platnum Elite and am very excited to pick it up when it arrives. I love the way this pistol looks. It will have off-white grips, short reset trigger. Thank You again everyone.

03-10-2011, 07:44 PM	#21
Country101 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dardanelle, AR Contributor Posts: 2,029	Re: DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? I know you wont be dissappointed, Charlie. Congrats on the new toy/tool. __________________ Gainfully employed= shooting somebody elses bullets and getting paid for it Country101

03-16-2011, 11:32 PM	#23
aguila327 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 5	Re: DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? I was issued my first Sig 226 in 1989 when I started on the PD. When they switched to the sig 226 in .357sig I bought it and have kept it close all these years. Hopefully junior will enjoy it when he grows up, or maybe I'll sell it (not)

03-22-2011, 01:12 PM	#24
neilin V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Clinton, MO Posts: 116	Re: DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? It is an excellent gun! __________________ I may not be the sharpest knife in the drawer, but I can still cut through all the political muck.

03-26-2011, 09:24 PM	#25
SiGfever Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18	Re: DOES ANYONE OWN A SIG P226??? Spooky Accurate = P226 "NSW" Navy. And I too will never sell this SiG. Last edited by SiGfever; 03-26-2011 at 09:25 PM..