Finally, bought my first restricted (P226)

[john777]

So, I was deciding on the Sig P226 Elite 9mm vs regular. Holding both of them was the deciding factor. Elite grip was way too fat for my liking. Then, wanted regular with night sites, but came to the conclusion that when on Earth will I need night sites? Never, plus they'll fade. But I do like the 3 dot compared to the contrast sites (1 dot and rectangle). Saving the $100 plus for contrast leaves me with more ammo. I fired 1000+ with night sights and I like the 3 dot, but I'll get used to contrast in no time.

Pics coming soon (hopefully) when I can pick it up next week!

But I still want a tactical light. Any recommendations? Way cooler than night sights. Kinda defeats to purpose. Tactical light and no night sights, what on earth were you thinking!?

 

[Katana]

You won't be disappointed with your Elite, the dovetail is a nice feature. I shoot mine almost every Weds and I like it more and more every week.

 

[john777]

No, I didn't get the Elite, due to the fat grips or b/c I have small hands. I ended up with regular P226 /w rail and contrast sights.

I fired Glock 19 and P226 plenty to get an understanding between the two. They both feel the same to me, except that the Glock is lighter. I actually wanted the Glock 17. However, I wanted an all metal gun so I had to choose the sig due to its reputation.

 

[Katana]

Lol, i should have read in more carefully. Either way, you got a Sig and that's all that matters

 

[john777]

No worries.

And thx, Sig rocks. I'll probably end up buying a Glock that eats 40.

 

[RT]

Would never need night sights, but want a tactical light....Hmmmmm!

 

[target]

I like Sigs!

I put an NcSTAR Tactical light/laser combo from Frontier Firearms on my M&P. Around $170 and quite well made. Super bright 3 watt 120 lumen LED.

 

[Scarecrow]

P226 for a first handgun? Its all downhill from here!

 

[Paulinski]

Congrats on a fine handgun.

 

[linzeiisdad]

Stay away from Sig 1911's.....you'll want one of those too!

 

[Wolfstrack]

congrats for you new pistol...SIG 226 is one of the best 9mm pistols ever build!

 

[Jordi09]

congrats for you purchase, I am still not sure if I should get the Glock 17 or Sig P226..

 

[john777]

Thanks all! I'm sure I'll be happy! Can't wait to pick up it soon!

Jordi09: Have you watched nutnfancy's review on P226 vs Glock 17? Both are amazing pistols. Just a matter of what you like more. I don't want to go drop more $$$ on another 9mm, so I'll probably end up with a Glock that eats 40s.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn613oejWHg

Of course, Sigs cost more but I wanted all metal frame, DA/SA for my first handgun, so I had to choose the Sig. Still, it was a tough decision. Wanted a Glock 17 too.

 

[john777]

Here it is! Kinda have a bit of buyer's remorse since I didn't learn about the Sig Classics in time. I may go for that in the future. P229 or P220 Classic. It's almost like getting the .22lr conversion kit for free!

 

[P12]

For a light I would recomend a streamlight TLR-1(the new one with the C4 led), I have 2 and they're great.