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- Thread starter RHall
- Start date
I think most people would agree that they're one of the top three duty pistols in production today. I've got three of'em and I love'em all.
Like any other pistol though, they're not for everybody. I'd definitely recommend you get a feel for'em before buying.
Like any other pistol though, they're not for everybody. I'd definitely recommend you get a feel for'em before buying.
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- Location
- Chilliwack, BC
I tried several pistols (M&P, Glock, CZ) before I laid my hands on a Sig...
Needless to say I went out and got one immediately. It's a terrific pistol and is very accurate. Now I just need to practice more so I can be as accurate as the pistol!
Needless to say I went out and got one immediately. It's a terrific pistol and is very accurate. Now I just need to practice more so I can be as accurate as the pistol!
Wolfstrack
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Lower Mainland BC
the Swiss wonder SIG P226 fully recommended
IMO it's one of the best 9mm pistol ever built and on the second place after the master 1911
IMO it's one of the best 9mm pistol ever built and on the second place after the master 1911
- Location
- Witness Protection Program
On a side (not to jack the thread), would getting those barrel changes for different calibers affect the pistol?
- Location
- New Brunswick
The 226 is accurate, well made, balanced, reliable, and simple. It's not pretty but it doesn't have to be - it's a duty firearm.
There's no safety - it simply will not fire unless the trigger is pulled. Less parts, less stuff to have in the wrong position at the wrong time.
I can drop plates all day long from 25 meters with mine and I'm not a great shot. After putting a hundred rounds downrange a flip of a lever lets the slide comes off with the barrel and spring/guide for 10 minutes of cleaning with no tiny parts to lose and no fumbling to reassemble. I have never had a FTF or FTE.
There's good reason why so many people like this pistol. Try one for yourself.
There's no safety - it simply will not fire unless the trigger is pulled. Less parts, less stuff to have in the wrong position at the wrong time.
I can drop plates all day long from 25 meters with mine and I'm not a great shot. After putting a hundred rounds downrange a flip of a lever lets the slide comes off with the barrel and spring/guide for 10 minutes of cleaning with no tiny parts to lose and no fumbling to reassemble. I have never had a FTF or FTE.
There's good reason why so many people like this pistol. Try one for yourself.
I own a West-German made P226 (1994 date code). This thing is awesome. I just got into the sport for a few months and I shoot 6" groups at 25 meters. I needed a fair amount of different kinds of ammo to find the RIGHT one. Remington UMC 124Gr, it doesn't like Winchester stuff at ALL (115 and 124gr included), it shoots it completely to the left, and at 7 meters! I put Rem UMC 124Gr in it and BANG, 2" group in the center at 15 meters.
The only complaint I have regarding this pistol it how dirty it gets. I get some dirty brass and a pretty dirty frame and slide after shooting it. I don't own any other handgun so I don't know if it's normal, from the brass I see at the range on the floor, it's pretty much the only one I have seen throwing out dirty brass like that. And probably the only one that gets the interior SO dirty. Do I have to change the barrel? Is the chamber too large? WTF?
The only complaint I have regarding this pistol it how dirty it gets. I get some dirty brass and a pretty dirty frame and slide after shooting it. I don't own any other handgun so I don't know if it's normal, from the brass I see at the range on the floor, it's pretty much the only one I have seen throwing out dirty brass like that.
And probably the only one that gets the interior SO dirty. Do I have to change the barrel? Is the chamber too large? WTF?
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Easy to shoot, hell yeah
Mine is november 2008 built. I was actually quite surprised as how clean mine was after my first range session with it. I put 2 boxes of WOLF 124g thru it. To clean it, I passed like 2 hoppes #9 patches and it was clean. Only used the nylon brush. I wiped the interior with Breakfree CLP (Also did before). My patch came clean...
It might not be a lot of ammunition, but it was clean
Mine is november 2008 built. I was actually quite surprised as how clean mine was after my first range session with it. I put 2 boxes of WOLF 124g thru it. To clean it, I passed like 2 hoppes #9 patches and it was clean. Only used the nylon brush. I wiped the interior with Breakfree CLP (Also did before). My patch came clean...
It might not be a lot of ammunition, but it was clean
- Location
- Port Perry/Toronto
Swiss Designed. The ones you buy new: American made.
There is a few Swiss assembled P220's in 9mm, but the parts are german made. You can buy German made P226's. They have much better QC, finish and even come with a test target.
- Location
- Port Perry/Toronto
Double post
To the OP - if the 226 works for your hands, there's nothing any other pistol will do better (except maybe a 45 calibre pistol, they make bigger holes ) if the 226 is too big, then definitely try the 229 as it's slightly smaller in the grip.Only shooting Sigs is like "only driving Mercedes" no problem at all.
) if the 226 is too big, then definitely try the 229 as it's slightly smaller in the grip.Only shooting Sigs is like "only driving Mercedes" no problem at all.
