P226 classic 22!
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A fella at the gun range I frequent, kindly let me test his.
Wow! Loved it! Fit very nicely, very good fit and finish. A true Sig.
That being said, the guy only uses CCI MiniMags and Federal Game Shock; everything else doesn't feed too well (his words).
I don't see how you'll get bored shooting a .22 handgun. I don't see many people shooting 400+ 9mm on a weekly basis at the range. Sure there are, but I'm sure those shooting .22 handguns are (on average) spending way more time shooting.
Wow! Loved it! Fit very nicely, very good fit and finish. A true Sig.
That being said, the guy only uses CCI MiniMags and Federal Game Shock; everything else doesn't feed too well (his words).
I don't see how you'll get bored shooting a .22 handgun. I don't see many people shooting 400+ 9mm on a weekly basis at the range. Sure there are, but I'm sure those shooting .22 handguns are (on average) spending way more time shooting.
.22 is a great gun to start off a collection. Yeah, I wouldn't want ONLY a .22 but I'll definetly have a .22 as long as I've got at least two guns in my collection.
I seem to recall that these are rather pricey for the dubious privalage of having a gun that looks like it's big brother. And since you can get a "real" 226 or other center fire gun easily enough now that you're in the RPAL club why not also consider the more classic and much cheaper .22 semi options?
For example a Browning Buckmark or Ruger 22/45 are similar enough to the average center fire pistol that the lessons you learn on either of these will apply directly to your eventual center fire pistol. Or even the very inexpensive and lowly but surprisingly reliable and accurate S&W 22A.
I seem to recall that these are rather pricey for the dubious privalage of having a gun that looks like it's big brother. And since you can get a "real" 226 or other center fire gun easily enough now that you're in the RPAL club why not also consider the more classic and much cheaper .22 semi options?
For example a Browning Buckmark or Ruger 22/45 are similar enough to the average center fire pistol that the lessons you learn on either of these will apply directly to your eventual center fire pistol. Or even the very inexpensive and lowly but surprisingly reliable and accurate S&W 22A.
Don't listen to the naysayers...
A rimfire version of the exact centrefire pistol that you intend to progress to is the perfect first pistol.
If it costs more than something else, so what?
In the long run, you'll be a better shooter, you'll be more competent, and you'll save money too.
A rimfire version of the exact centrefire pistol that you intend to progress to is the perfect first pistol.
If it costs more than something else, so what?
In the long run, you'll be a better shooter, you'll be more competent, and you'll save money too.
The classic .22 works well but has one big flaw, the slide does not lock back after the last round is fired. Never had a FTF or any kind of jam with mine, it's feed strictly CCI mini mags part #0030 at $265 per 5000 it's pretty cheap fun and you can add a 9mm complete slide later on.
If you replace the follower with an aluminum follower it will hold the slide back on the last round. Alternatively you can use an empty casing or snap cap for the last round. The real problem with the Sig is the cost of the mag, $56 for a plastic .22lr mag, wtf!
Who says he'll want to move on to a Sig for his center fire gun?
And really unless a person will dedicate themselves to getting only the one brand then not having the exact duplicate in a .22 isn't the end of the world.
In any event I found that having something that was quite similar but not identical to my CZ was just fine. And I don't shoot ONLY one center fire pistol so "pretty close" worked out well. Logic would have said I should get a CZ Kadet or Kadet kit. But I feel that having to adapt to the different gun shapes and feel made me a better overall shooter even if it means I'm not that little bit better with the one type. I guess it just depends on what you want out of your pistols.
They work well for what it is.
But this unfortunately it is not the cheapest package to get into the .22 pistol game.
If you want a dedicated .22, I will recommend the Ruger Mark series.
Make no mistake though, when you pick up the rimfire P226 and rack that slide back, you will realize that the Sig Sauer is no toy plinker, it means real business and handles exactly like the centerfire P226.
The last round hold open can be solved here
collectors-society-slabs.com/shoppingcart/categories/Sig-22LR-Upgrade-Parts-%2AORDER
But this unfortunately it is not the cheapest package to get into the .22 pistol game.
If you want a dedicated .22, I will recommend the Ruger Mark series.
Make no mistake though, when you pick up the rimfire P226 and rack that slide back, you will realize that the Sig Sauer is no toy plinker, it means real business and handles exactly like the centerfire P226.
The last round hold open can be solved here
collectors-society-slabs.com/shoppingcart/categories/Sig-22LR-Upgrade-Parts-%2AORDER
I have a 226 .22 with the 40 cal conversion kit and for me it's the best way to go. I can shoot all day for next to nothing and when I want a bigger kick I can convert to the 40 cal. For the same price as the 9mm or the .40 I get 2 different guns. Can't knock the Sig!
Great quality at a reasonable price.
Great quality at a reasonable price.
Yeah, can't go wrong with the classic. I bought a P226R (haven't fired it yet) and learned about the classic while waiting for the paper work to go through. I was kind of pissed off! Because the frame is suppose to be identical to the regular P226R for about the same price and then I read that questar conversion kits have night sights on them. double damn!
However, I do want a .22lr in the future. Maybe I'll go for the P220 classic next year. 9mm and 40 cal has relatively the same kick... So 45ACP for me if I buy another pistol.
However, I do want a .22lr in the future. Maybe I'll go for the P220 classic next year. 9mm and 40 cal has relatively the same kick... So 45ACP for me if I buy another pistol.
