Now IN ! Sig 226 Long Dust Cover (LDC) Now Shipping To Dealers!!

Harry Callahan said:
Can MD Charlton or anyone in the know explain why those LDC's that came in recently have the plain P226 "Legacy" grips instead of the E2 grips that comes standard on the LDC from the Sig GmbH factory?
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i was wondering that as well. There was a swap somewhere. Frankly though, I prefer the legacy grips
 
Harry Callahan said:
Can MD Charlton or anyone in the know explain why those LDC's that came in recently have the plain P226 "Legacy" grips instead of the E2 grips that comes standard on the LDC from the Sig GmbH factory?
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If you check the first post of this thread, you will see the list of features includes 'hand-stippled legacy grips'. I have not seen the gun in person yet, but I will be relieved if it does not have the E2 grips. I despise the E2 grips.
 
I've seen the pistol and they don't have the E2's. Some dealers have listed the pistol with E2's and others with the Legacy. I guess that the ones that came in had them E2's swapped to Legacy grips when the got here. Hope the dealers that have the description wrong will make correction so no one is deceived about not getting what they ordered.
 
MD Charlton said:
Now Delivering to Dealers !!! Limited QTY's !!

We are excited to announce the new 226 LDC! Sig Germany has secured a limited quantity of this new pistol for us, which will be shipping late May/early June. Just in time for the summer shooting season! For you IPSC shooters, this model is already on the Production list.

Specs on this pistol:

• DA/SA Trigger SRT (new, shorter re-set)
• Adjustable Triggerstop
• Long Dust Cover
• Hand stippled legacy grips (not E2)
• Black PVD Coated
• 1913 Rail
• Skeletonized Hammer
• Hiviz Front Sight
• Adjustable Rear Sight

Please visit your dealer ASAP to place your order; the next shipment will not be until August/September.



Teaser pic form IWA this year:
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That's nice...how about focusing on delivering the Sig Legion SAOs that customers have been waiting for???
 
I've seen one now--does have the legacy grips, very similar to those on the old style X Five Tactical. It is a very nice pistol!
 
I shot my LDC yesterday and they have the legacy grips. I don't remember the LDC I on the German site having an E2 grip but I do know the LDC II has the E2 grips now. It is a very close comparison to my X5 allround though and shot them side by side. I must say my X5 narrowly beat it out which is probably attributed to the 5" barrel and longer sight plane. Other than that, the LDC had lower muzzle flip and shorter rest trigger. If the rear sight blade was larger on the LDC for faster target acquisition I might chose the LDC over the X5.
 
anoxia said:
I shot my LDC yesterday and they have the legacy grips. I don't remember the LDC I on the German site having an E2 grip but I do know the LDC II has the E2 grips now. It is a very close comparison to my X5 allround though and shot them side by side. I must say my X5 narrowly beat it out which is probably attributed to the 5" barrel and longer sight plane. Other than that, the LDC had lower muzzle flip and shorter rest trigger. If the rear sight blade was larger on the LDC for faster target acquisition I might chose the LDC over the X5.
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Thanks for the side by side comparison. Is the trigger pull weight lighter on the LDC?
 
Without an actual gauge to measure this, its subjective but it seems the SA is lighter if ever so slightly on the LDC. The LDC DA weight might be a bit more but I honestly wasn't paying attention to DA. I will take better note the next time I'm at the range.
 
Euroswag, I'm not sure what qualifies as special to you but the LDC has more features than the X5 allround and likely the production version of the P320 X5. Also the LDC is made in the German custom shop. Owning a LDC, X5 allround and a regular P320, and likely pick up a P320 X5 when they come to Canada, the LDC is very close to the X5 allround, I just wish my allround had the same fully adjustable trigger features that's found on my LDC. The P320 X5 on the other hand will be made in the US and will likely have a variation of a Greygun's trigger with no adjustments. Depends on what you are looking for.
 
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Thanks for the info Anoxia. Will research it some more. Just thought it looked plain jane.

I own many sig pistols and love them all. I like that it's made by the Germans.
 
No problem. If they make conversion kits for the P320 X5 then I will really be intrigued. With the new US Army contract, and Sig looking to move factory locations from NH, they are going to be very busy. My guess is that production on the legion series, X series and other limited models will be restricted for a few years while they shift gears.
 
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