sig 226 or 228?

[mrfsm1]

what is the difference between them and which is tops?

 

[gunman41mag]

what is the difference between them and which is tops?

The 228 is a compact version of the 226

 

[in625shooter]

The 226 is slightly bigger and has a standard 15 round mag. The 228 is smaller but still not a compact and has a 13 round magazine. I use the 228 as a issue weapon and it is flawless. SIG has replaced the 228 by chambering the 229 in 9mm. The 229 has a milled steel slide where the 228 and older 226 is stamped steel. The only thing we have had break on our 228's is the pin that holds the breech block in place and that was after 150,000 rounds (yes 100 and 50 thousand)

 

[in625shooter]

The 226 is slightly bigger and has a standard 15 round mag. The 228 is smaller but still not a compact and has a 13 round magazine. I use the 228 as a issue weapon and it is flawless. SIG has replaced the 228 by chabering the 229 in 9mm. The 229 has a milled steel slide where the 228 and older 226 is stamped steel. The only thing we have had breake on our 228's is the pin that holds the breech block in place and that was after 150,000 rounds (yes 100 and 50 thousand)

Either one is tops!

 

[rockhopper46038]

I have two SIG P228s, and one of them I use for EDC. It is a great pistol and slightly smaller than the P226, thus slightly nicer to carry (for me). I've shot a P226, and I own a SIG X-Five Allround which is sort of a P226, (but then again isn't). The P226 is a fine weapon which you will almost certainly be happy with as well. Theoretically the P226 should be capable of slightly better accuracy than the P228 because of a slightly longer sight radius, but in practice I don't see a difference in my hands. The X-Five, however, is a LOT more accurate for me.

 

[Travis45]

I have had a P220, P226, AND P229. You can't go wrong with a Sig. Go with one fits you the best.

 

[gunman41mag]

I have had a P220, P226, AND P229. You can't go wrong with a Sig. Go with one fits you the best.

I sold my 225,226, & 230. The only SIG I have left is the 220, & i'll sell my 220 when I buy the 220 with a frame mounted safety

 

[sporter]

Don't neglect to check out the Sig Pro 2022 9mm. Like a modern version of a 228/229 in polymer.

 

[indianajoe]

Genitron.com: Comparing 2 Guns|P228|P226|

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Mmmmmmm..... sigs.... tasty.

 

[CampingJosh]

The 228 is smaller but still not a compact and has a 13 round magazine.

Germans are great at designing and building firearms, but I think they just don't understand "compact" quite like we Americans do. Have you seen the H&K USP Compact?

 

[mrfsm1]

just fired my 226 for the first time today...loved it. 228 is next i think or maybe a 92g berretta but the sig is sweet

 

[Michld01]

Both are great guns. But you might consider getting a 228 as they are no longer made for the US market, and are becoming harder to find in good condition.

 

[mrfsm1]

would like to find one at the right price....beech grove has one from an estate(said it was never fired) but wouldnt budge off of $750. thats probably a good price but more than i could spend right now.

 

[Colt556]

I have a 225, 228, 229(40/357), 229(9mm) and a 230. I have had several 226s and 220s but always seem to trade them off. I prefer the 228 (M11 in military parlance). It just fits in my hand better than the others. The 228 will also use the 229 9mm and 226 mags. The 229 is probably a better gun with the stainless slide but it's also heavier and a tad more bulky IMO.