Looking to buy my first gun... Sig P226 looks good but

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I cannot decide what type. From all the great posts on this forum and some of my own research, I think I would like the Equinox or SAS version (yes, I'm biased by the looks as well :) ).

Besides the SAS being DAK, and the Equinox a DA/SA, are there any major differences, keeping in mind that this will be the firearm I will learn to shoot on?

I wanted to stick to .40 S&W which is why I narrowed it down to those two, if that helps. Thanks for any help!
 
Oops, sorry, I should have mentioned that. I'm ok up to $1400 Canadian, maybe a bit more, a bit less. I believe thats around the price of the aforementioned guns?
 
Hitzy said:
How much you looking to spend on your first gun?
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Also, how much are you looking to spend on feeding the gun?

Nine is cheaper to feed if you do not reload. Something to consider if you are going to shoot alot.
 
+1 for 9mm... better choice for first gun IMO; cheaper to feed and less recoil (that last thing you need is to get a flinch ;) )

Also I would say stick with DA/SA; why whould you want to ad an extra 2lb to the trigger pull?

If you want a Sig I would recommend P226ST in 9mm - nice gun :cool:
 
Excellent choice for a centerfire pistol. The fit and finish on the Sig is second to none, and are solid, accurate guns. You really can't go wrong with any of the P22X lineup. If you are planning on shooting IPSC stay away from the DAO, other than that flip a coin, the Equinox and SAS are smokin. Since you are shopping for a first handgun have you considered getting a .22 for your first? Centerfire is definately more fun, but a .22 will teach you the basics for a LOT cheaper, unless you have a healthy budget for centerfire ammo. I ended up getting a Sig for my first gun, and although it is my favorite, I wish I would have bought a .22 first in order to "work the bugs out" and learn to shoot properly when I started shooting handguns.
 
Thanks for the replies!

Ammo cost is not a very high concern, looking at how much I plan to fire/week and my finances, I believe I can keep up... and I am seriously considering reloading at some point if it gets a bit too much. :p

Yes, eventually I would like to do IPSC. So DAK (which I gather is a "lighter" DAO) is not a good choice for that? In that case, I think I would stick to the Equinox (DA/SA).

I was seriously considering getting a .22 for my first, but I've been firing them at the club over the last several weeks. I've also been firing some 9 mm and .40. The .22 didn't have as much "oomph" and I haven't developed a flinch with the bigger calibers. Using the club guns, some of them had the occasional misfire, and I didn't flinch. :D

IM Lugger: I like the stainless a lot as well, but I was reading that in 9mm or .40 , it might be a tad heavy. I don't mind heavy, but I was thinking at some point later (once my checkbook recovers), to get a 226ST in .45 caliber, so the weight would be put to better use on the higher recoil.
 
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Forget about the DAK, get SA/DA. Any Sig will do you good. Doesn't it just suck to have so many choices :D . My preference would be a plain Jane P226 in 9mm with night sights, anything else is just marketing and labeling.
 
The stainless is a heavier gun, but the weight can help manage recoil as well, which is a big plus...I bought my 226ST 9mm becuz it was a heavier gun!

The SIG 226 doesnt come in .45 cal however the SIg 220 does! The 220 is basically just a single stack version of the 226, it has a slightly smaller grip as well if the 226 seems a bit big in your hand
 
Yeah save the $ and buy more guns intead. The guy with most toy wins!

Unless you're like that guy strangeday, he's gotta have each and every expen$ive gun.
 
RT said:
The SIG 226 doesnt come in .45 cal however the SIg 220 does! The 220 is basically just a single stack version of the 226
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** If you're interested in IPSC, the Sig 220 is limited to 8 round mags. Not a serious handicap for a beginner but a definite disadvantage at higher levels.

I just picked up a p226 trade-in from Wolverine, nothing fancy but I can see why these guns have such a loyal following. :cool:
 
I would also recommend the 226 in 9, I have a 226STR and a good old 226 and they are both beautiful to shoot. The 226ST is a bit heavier and I like it for a quicker target aquisition, little less muzzle flip.
My 220 has all the oompff you are looking for and 45 is a bit more expensive for rds, but I reload my own. I do find it quite limiting in the fact it only holds 8 rds, makes for lots of mag changes while soing Duty Pistol shoots.
 
A side note here;
If you're wanting a 226 or 220 for that matter in the ST models (stainless),
make that your first purchase. Try and find one quickly as Sig is not making them anymore.
The only full stainless models now in Sig's line-up I believe, is the X5.
starting at double the price of a regular 226. Or close anyway.
 
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