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Phat Eagle said:
Sig 226 is a very solid pistol, though a little heavy for some. Not the best for smaller hands either.

The ones with SRT triggers are very nice.
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My feelings exactly. I have had three. The first was a U.S. police surplus 226 gun I bought from Wolverine. Supposed to be surplus but looked brand new. Not even a wear mark on the barrel lug. I only sold it to upgrade to a 226 Stainless Elite. Beautiful gun with a nice trigger (I did change the mainsring to a lighter 17 pounds). I also bought a matching 220 Stainless Elite which is just as nice as the 226. The grips are fairly big but I have large hands so the guns feel very comfortable to me although someone with smaller hands may not feel that way. The Stainless Elites are also heavier due to being all steel but i like a hefty gun to control recoil. Can't see myself ever selling either one of them. They are both as dependable as sunrise.
 
OP,
A SIG P226 or P229 w/ top ends or conversion Bbl's will offer 4 caliber options on 1 frame.
22LR,9x19,357SIG,40S&W.

2 dozen SIG options in possession/on location.
 
SteveB said:
I been thinking of acquiring a 9mm and was looking at Sig P226's but am curious because so many Sig's and Norc copies seem to be for sale. Given that there are many excellent design 9mm pistols on the market why do there seem to be a lot of P226 and copies always for sale on the various BBS including this one. As a percentage of 9mm's up for sale, the Sig's seem to be over represented. I have owned many handguns over the years but was never interested in the cartridge so wasn't interested in the Sig DA/SA design preferring the 1911 SA design format. Now I want to just get a centerfire plinker and feel the 9mm might be a good choice for the future considering the availability of components etc and wanted to try something different. Thanks for any advise.
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If you want a P226, get a P226. I would, however, suggest that you consider why (you think it is that) the P320 has become so popular.

 
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I will admit that I have never even held a 320 yet alone fired one, but it’s ugly and made of plastic. It might shoot fine but to my eye isn’t even in the same dimension as the 226 for aesthetics.
 
Thanks guys for all your input.

Here is my impression from a trip to my favourite gun emporium today. I tried holding the P226, P320, CZ Shadow 2 and Glock 17. I am a 1911 guy and really prefer the feeling that the 1911 gives me and I can shoot one very well, however, just wanted to try another type. I found all to be very high quality firearms and would not discount any for any quality reason. I found the P226 too bulky and wide for my likes so now would discount that one. The P320 felt nice but didn't like the grip angle. I really preferred the feel of the CZ and felt it was closest to my 1911's both in feel, function and weight. The Glock was an interesting feel which was neither positive nor negative. Overall I liked the CZ the best and will probably buy that one.

Off the topic, they had a Girsan 1911 Commander that is equipped for an optic sight. This was a very impressive firearm and looked very well machined and fit.

Steve
 
Bile said:
Slide not locking on empty mag is a frequent problem with the 226.
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I got a 3rd-hand [or more] P-226 a while back...none of the previous owners liked it because the slide wouldn't lock back. I got some genuine Sig magazines and suddenly the slide would lock back. Then I sent it off to M.D. Charlton for an overhaul, and now it is one sweet shooter. I think a lot of people just like the novelty of new guns and get bored with a classic design.
 
SteveB said:
I been thinking of acquiring a 9mm and was looking at Sig P226's but am curious because so many Sig's and Norc copies seem to be for sale. Given that there are many excellent design 9mm pistols on the market why do there seem to be a lot of P226 and copies always for sale on the various BBS including this one. As a percentage of 9mm's up for sale, the Sig's seem to be over represented.

I have owned many handguns over the years but was never interested in the cartridge so wasn't interested in the Sig DA/SA design preferring the 1911 SA design format. Now I want to just get a centerfire plinker and feel the 9mm might be a good choice for the future considering the availability of components etc and wanted to try something different.

Thanks for any advise.
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I have a 226 with multiple top ends, so I can shoot it in 9mm, 357 Sig, 40 S&W, or 22 LR. It works well and is a fun gun to shoot. - dan
 
Bile said:
Slide not locking on empty mag is a frequent problem with the 226. Either from riding the lever from a high grip or weak ammo not giving enough time for magazine follower to spring up. I see it every time I see someone shoot a 226. "Just change where you put your thumb" is usually the 75% solution. You can try replacing the lever with a 224 or legion one where it sweeps forward more. Also the wraparound e2 grip makes it easier to ride the lever. The other 25% is shooting a slightly hotter load then regular 115s, or go 124gr. My personal opinion is da/sa is obsolecent for the reason that having 2 different trigger weights is questionable. 226s do come in SA only version with no decock and manual safe. Beyond that, the 226 is very serviceable.
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I had this issue with the 226. The 224 slide lock is definitely a fantastic upgrade for those of us with massive mitts. G10 grips give a good feel for the gun as well. I would like to try the DAK for a consistent trigger pull. It’s difficult to beat the SRT though.
 
I have a very nice almost rare version of the Sig P226. It’s a full size, all steel frame version of the X~5 with fixed sights. It’s a 5” 15mm barrel in 9mm, with G10 grips. Seen about 150 rounds, 100% made in Germany with German mags. It’s the P226 *S* aka the Sport version, all around X5. It’s on the EE for sale….
 
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