Great pistols, I love mine (P226 9mm). I originally wanted it in .40 S&W but Shooting Edge didn't have any at the time and I have to be honest, I got a little impatient.. Oops. Worked out better in the end because my bro's Walther P1 shoots 9mm as well so we can share ammo, and since I have slight carpel tunnel syndrome in my right wrist its definitely easier on me. Its merely for range plinking so its also a cheaper calibre. I bought mine for $750 no PST (refurbished), I thought I did alright.
The only thing I want to change with it is redo the grips, rubberized with a slightly heavier build-up around the mag release. I like the feel of rubber grips and my thumb's a little long (maybe just my lazy stance) but I have to be very careful when shooting rapidly that I don't accident release the mag (makes a person look very goofy at the range..). I don't have any fingers on my left hand so my shooting style is a slightly modified single handed style, while using my left hand to merely sturdy the firearm.
Great buy on the 226, I was looking at them and liked them a lot but couldn't afford one or else thats what I'd be shooting since it kinda matches my dad's Kimber Stainless II. LR