Help deciding on Sig pistol

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Im still deciding what Sig to get. I would love a P229 but hate how the barrel protrudes the front. Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the p226 Navy and the P226 MK 25 both show on Questar site. Also im leaning towards the desert one but what would you choose?

https://shopquestar.com/shopping65/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=328&cat=P226+MK25

https://shopquestar.com/shopping65/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=122&cat=P226+Navy

Or is it a typo?

Also Anyone have a P226 Tac ops in 40sw? How is it to shoot? I see a few different versions of the Tac Ops and wondering which route to go. I shoot DAO at work. But i cant find Sigs with DAK triggers. Any information you can share be greatly appreciated.
 
I've got a couple P226 TAC-OPS in .40 cal - it just doesn't get any better!

The TAC-OPS is really just the renamed discontinued Blackwater pistol.

You don't see many TAC-OPS around (likely due to the sobering price tag), and finding one in .40 cal is even rarer (I had to special order both of mine ...) - but the combination of the SRT trigger, night sights, beavertail, and the SIG high standard of workmanship in unbeatable.

Definately my 'go to' pistol above all others.

Abby
 
abbynormal said:
I've got a couple P226 TAC-OPS in .40 cal - it just doesn't get any better!

The TAC-OPS is really just the renamed discontinued Blackwater pistol.

You don't see many TAC-OPS around (likely due to the sobering price tag), and finding one in .40 cal is even rarer (I had to special order both of mine ...) - but the combination of the SRT trigger, night sights, beavertail, and the SIG high standard of workmanship in unbeatable.

Definately my 'go to' pistol above all others.

Abby
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Usually i find the .40sw snappy but would you say all the above make the .40sw tame in this firearm? I wish the pistol wasn't so pricy!
 
Moparman1303 said:
Usually i find the .40sw snappy but would you say all the above make the .40sw tame in this firearm? I wish the pistol wasn't so pricy!
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Yep - ya certainly get a little muzzle rise out of the .40 cal (I use the 180 gr projectile) - but nothing you can't get used to. Also, that SRT trigger is the tits - after that first DA pull, the reset is soooo close - ya gotta try it!

Abby
 
Google and Youtube the the P226 TAC-OPS - most of the comments are the same - pricey but worth it.

Like I mentioned before. the TAC-OPS is really the renamed Blackwater Edition - a custom, purpose built pistol for the private military security firm in 2007. SIG renamed the pistol in 2009 after the political fallout involving the company and it's business in Iraq.

The pistols that Blackwater used in Iraq I believe were 9mm.

Note: Specify search for P226 TAC-OPS, or you'll end up looking at a 1911 ....

Abby
 
abbynormal said:
Yep - ya certainly get a little muzzle rise out of the .40 cal (I use the 180 gr projectile) - but nothing you can't get used to. Also, that SRT trigger is the tits - after that first DA pull, the reset is soooo close - ya gotta try it!

Abby
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.40's recoil in a 226 isn't bad at all. It's a well balanced pistol and it behaves extremely well and predictable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a 226 in any configuration.
 
If the price of a new Sig is a problem (which it was for me at the time) then do what I did and source an older German (or W. German) no-rail P226, install an SRT kit, 3-dot rear sight, and hogue aluminum grips (all parts sourced from EE and various Sig forums)

You now have an "Elite Dark" P226 for half the price... and arguably better to some considering it's mfg origins ;)
 
Thanks, I find the price hard to take. Been told to buy a sig p226 in. 22lr. And just buy a 9mm upper. Not sure what to do lol. Wouldn't mind another colour other than black as well.
 
After the recent experience of a pal of mine who pre-ordered a P226 Stainless Elite, I recommend that you just purchase the first in stock and available P226 you find. SIGs are expensive, but the price range between specific models within the P226 line is pretty amazing. If you don't like the color that the available pistol comes in, send it out and have it CeraKoted to a color you prefer. This will be a superior finish to what the factory uses anyway, and you'll still have the gun back home faster than if you special order your dream model. IMHO, the .22 conversion kit is a worthwhile option.
 
mt666tm said:
If the price of a new Sig is a problem (which it was for me at the time) then do what I did and source an older German (or W. German) no-rail P226, install an SRT kit, 3-dot rear sight, and hogue aluminum grips (all parts sourced from EE and various Sig forums)

You now have an "Elite Dark" P226 for half the price... and arguably better to some considering it's mfg origins ;)
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You're missing the beaver tail, adjustable night sights and serrations on the front of the slide.
 
Boomer said:
After the recent experience of a pal of mine who pre-ordered a P226 Stainless Elite, I recommend that you just purchase the first in stock and available P226 you find. SIGs are expensive, but the price range between specific models within the P226 line is pretty amazing. If you don't like the color that the available pistol comes in, send it out and have it CeraKoted to a color you prefer. This will be a superior finish to what the factory uses anyway, and you'll still have the gun back home faster than if you special order your dream model. IMHO, the .22 conversion kit is a worthwhile option.
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So should I just get a P226 in 22lr and just buy a 9mm conversation kit? The dealer says the 22lr is the best deal.
 
This from the SIG website . . .

Owning a SIG SAUER Classic .22 and a centerfire X-CHANGE Kit provides the added benefit of owning two pistols in a single premium package. More shooting at a lower cost with the full size SIG SAUER pistol you’re accustomed to; the SIG SAUER Classic .22 caliber pistols that now include the option for centerfire performance with a SIG SAUER X-CHANGE Kit.

From that it sounds to me that purchasing the rimfire gun with a centerfire conversion kit is a viable option.
 
Trinimon said:
You're missing the beaver tail, adjustable night sights and serrations on the front of the slide.
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Personally I prefer no-beaver tail on a 9mm, It's kind of pointless. I don't like night-sights either. It would be nice to have adjustable white 3-dot contrast sights though, like on my .22lr slide... front cocking serration's are a moot point. We can't carry, so I never find the need for press checks.

For the $ saved it's worth missing out on those few aforementioned options.

That said... My eyes are on a P220 .45 Elite Dark. Trying to find one with the threaded barrel as it really balances out the beaver tail. Just to add to the useless options that I must have.

Moparman1303 said:
So should I just get a P226 in 22lr and just buy a 9mm conversation kit? The dealer says the 22lr is the best deal.
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If you're buying new then it's a good move.
 
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