Sig P226 Elite
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I heard there were only aesthetic differences (ie beavertail, wood grips) between the two, no internal improvements. Haven't confirmed it, though. I'd also like to know once and for all.
edit: just checked the site, the only non-aesthetic improvement seems to be the short reset trigger function.
edit: just checked the site, the only non-aesthetic improvement seems to be the short reset trigger function.
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The beavertail, OK, but the grips? Debatable.
Based in Questar's pricing:
P226 Blued with Night Sights $1037.56
P226 Elite Blue has the SRT "Short Reset Trigger", Rosewood Grips and
Night sights (standard config). $1194.40
The difference is $156.84 when you compare a comparable P226.
I like the wood grips. Try pricing a set of nice Nill Grips or
Hogue Wood Grips for the P226. Not cheap.
P226 Blued with Night Sights $1037.56
P226 Elite Blue has the SRT "Short Reset Trigger", Rosewood Grips and
Night sights (standard config). $1194.40
The difference is $156.84 when you compare a comparable P226.
I like the wood grips. Try pricing a set of nice Nill Grips or
Hogue Wood Grips for the P226. Not cheap.
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I had the SRT refitted to an existing P226. I haven't shot it enough
to see a real difference YET. So "Targettarget" is generally correct.
There was no NIGHT/DAY difference between the normal and SRT
trigger. Conceptually, it makes sense to reduce the reset travel
on the SA trigger.
to see a real difference YET. So "Targettarget" is generally correct.
There was no NIGHT/DAY difference between the normal and SRT
trigger. Conceptually, it makes sense to reduce the reset travel
on the SA trigger.
I have the regular 226R and the 226Elite, both in .40S&W.
My personal opinion is other than the outward appearance of the Elite (wooden grips, standard Sig night sights, beaver tail, srt trigger, and serrations at the front of the slide) the 2 are pretty much the same, with one big exception, the beaver tail.
For me it made a hugh difference in pistol controllability and comfort. I do like the standard night sights too.
Eveything else is purely cosmetic.
I also find the regular plastic grips more comfortable than the Elite wooden grips. I find that the wooden grips are a little too fat for my hands.
The SRT trigger boggles me though. Sig states that it supposingly acheives quicker trigger resets, but I don't see any noticable difference from the standard trigger other than the srt is hollowed out and physically lighter.
In saying that, I wouldn't even give it a second thought to buy another, just for the beaver tail alone, and you have to admit, the Elite looks awesome.
My personal opinion is other than the outward appearance of the Elite (wooden grips, standard Sig night sights, beaver tail, srt trigger, and serrations at the front of the slide) the 2 are pretty much the same, with one big exception, the beaver tail.
For me it made a hugh difference in pistol controllability and comfort. I do like the standard night sights too.
Eveything else is purely cosmetic.
I also find the regular plastic grips more comfortable than the Elite wooden grips. I find that the wooden grips are a little too fat for my hands.
The SRT trigger boggles me though. Sig states that it supposingly acheives quicker trigger resets, but I don't see any noticable difference from the standard trigger other than the srt is hollowed out and physically lighter.
In saying that, I wouldn't even give it a second thought to buy another, just for the beaver tail alone, and you have to admit, the Elite looks awesome.
No they are not. Sig P226 does not need a beavertail, as the hammer is too far away from the web of the hand to cause hammer bite. We are not talking about a 1911 here. Wood grips are not particularly functional either. In fact, you could say that they hinder functionality by being way too thick for the average hand.
Personally, I would chose a regular P226 over the Elite even if they cost the same. Given the Elite's substantial price premium, it's a no-brainer.
Maybe not so much for 9mm, but I find that the recoil of a .40S&W snaps the pistol back quite noticeably and that's where I found the biggest difference between my 226R and my Elite; because the beaver tail helps control the recoil. Obviously, a personal issue.
You're dead on about the wooden grips though.
Hmmm...the obvious reason to me would be to get an Elite for the stainless frame rather than the alu frame of a plain jane P226 and that is only because the Elite replaced the ST model.
Beavertail, front cocking serrations, those are things Sig shooters can live without. SRT debatable I suppose.
For the $150...just for the frame, I would easily pay up.
Beavertail, front cocking serrations, those are things Sig shooters can live without. SRT debatable I suppose.
For the $150...just for the frame, I would easily pay up.
There is a S/S frame version (both slide and frame) which replaced the
P226ST. This is well worth getting if the game you play does not have
a weight restriction.
P226 Elite (alloy framed) is 34.2 oz with mag - IDPA/SSP
P226 Elite Stainless (stainless framed) weights in at 42.2 oz with mag
- but, which put it into IDPA/ESP
The stainless framed Elite for $150 more than the alloy framed Elite.
The biggest benefit of the stainless frames are that they will
pretty much last a lifetimes worth of shooting.
P226ST. This is well worth getting if the game you play does not have
a weight restriction.
P226 Elite (alloy framed) is 34.2 oz with mag - IDPA/SSP
P226 Elite Stainless (stainless framed) weights in at 42.2 oz with mag
- but, which put it into IDPA/ESP
The stainless framed Elite for $150 more than the alloy framed Elite.
The biggest benefit of the stainless frames are that they will
pretty much last a lifetimes worth of shooting.
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Thanks for the info...I am still debating. I think I am one of the few people who do not like the look of the beaver tail. If the elite does not shoot better then the regular p226 I think I will just stick with the regular. On a side note I do think the platinum elite is pretty cool. I hear the grips are smaller then the wood on the regular elite. Can anyone confirm this?
As stated by a few members, it helps with Pistol control. No one is really worried about getting bit.
Lots of us un-average sized people
When I first held those rosewood grips I was in heaven, finally, a Pistol with properly sized grip or... Take them off and sell them...it would make the Elite that much cheaper.$150 is not that bad is it??
I think you get more than you pay for in regards to the extras. It is true some do not desire them or need them but that is why there are 20 other models to choose from 
I have the 229elite, the wood grips are thicker, but very nicely done. In .40cal I find the beavertail quite useful and it allows a slightly higher grip. The night sights are great. as for the SRT trigger, I don't notice a great differance between it and my 226St. the elites are beautiful guns and I think I will get the 220 elite in stainless next.
