It is Finally Home!!!!!!!

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Last year I had the opportunity to purchase a Sig Saurer P226 in .40 S&W. A police department was switching guns and several of these were being traded in towards new equipment. I made the commitment early last fall for a gun. The wait seemed to last forever but finally this beauty has made it to a new and loving home. The really neat thing is that I know the officer who carried this particular gun on duty. The officer who carried this gun is on a SWAT team and is an avid shooter himself, so this particular gun has seen some rounds. But I also know this gun was well maintained. I have not been able to take it to the range yet but I have no doubt that it will shoot well. The trigger and sights are fantastic! I now see why guys/gals go nuts for what can only be referred to as Sig goodness. I currently do not have any plans to carry this gun or press it into service for home defense, rather I am going to keep it so that new pistol shooters can try different types of handguns.

 

[sartwell]

Looks really good. Let us know when you get it to the range.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Like a late Christmas present, eh? Hope you enjoy it.

 

[45fan]

Nice looking piece, I have been eyeing a few Sigs myself to step up from my current Glock carry piece that I keep for days that I dont carry my 1911.

 

[kjf40]

Flippin awesome...congrats!

 

[Mosinguy]

The bad thing is the $50 mags...but that is the only bad thing!

 

[rlidgard]

ive owned one. once u shoot it. you will change your mind

 

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The bad thing is the $50 mags...but that is the only bad thing!

$50 mags stink! I have the same problem with my Walther P99 and Browning Hi Power. At least both of those have aftermarket mags available (or used SW99 mags). But I have had less then stellar results out of using anything other then new factory mags.

This gun did come with 3 mags, all of which are in good condition. That will have to be enough for now.

 

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ive owned one. once u shoot it. you will change your mind

Please share. What did you not like about your Sig P226?

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

If one.is patient and watches the classifieds, one can find reasonably priced mags.

 

[mwg]

Thats nice, I hope you enjoy it.

 

[Femme Assise]

Looks in great condition! You'll have to let us all know how it handles at the range

 

[red_zr24x4]

The bad thing is the $50 mags...but that is the only bad thing!

Whatch talkin about Willis?!
Mecgar makes factory mags for Sig and Beretta probably a few others also.
Look for Mecgar model MG-SP226-17 Flush fit 226 mags that hold 17rds. I carry a factory Sig mag everyday, but my range mags are Mecgar I think I paid $10 or $15 ea at knob creek about 5 yrs ago

 

[malern28us]

Nice looking pistol. I have never owned a SIG but that is sweet.

 

[Jeremiah]

THe SA/DA system gets old. and with that high bore axis the .40 in a sig P226 is handful, 9mm or .357sig are a better choice. keep in mind Sig is selling conversion kits to take it to 9, .357 sig or.22lr

 

[sgreen3]

Nice! Ive never shot a Sig but have heard good things about them.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

Nice purchase! I've been wanting to add a Sig or two to my collection and that look pretty enticing.

 

[DialTone301]

You will enjoy it. I got my 25 year old P226 out last weekend and found that I still shoot it more accurate than I do my M&P.

 

[dyerwatcher]

How do I sign up for this program????.....Congrats!!

 

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THe SA/DA system gets old. and with that high bore axis the .40 in a sig P226 is handful, 9mm or .357sig are a better choice. keep in mind Sig is selling conversion kits to take it to 9, .357 sig or.22lr

Now there is some constructive criticism. Yes a higher bore axis is less desirable for the. 40 cartridge. But I am anxious to see what the heavier weight does for recoil. Like I mentioned I have started accumulating a few handguns based on action so that I can let new shooters try different guns. Just so happens I have settled on .40.

Is the. 357 sig a softer shooting round? I have always been intrigued by it.

I will say the grip of this gun is a little large for me, but I actually like the trigger.