So when I traded you the upper for a Sig a while back it was probably just like reaching in the old tickle trunk to find one.
Yep, duplicates of some, used for trade bait and other stuff.
Sig P226 as a first pistol choice
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Yep, duplicates of some, used for trade bait and other stuff.
Ugh, don't get me started
I gave up trying to get one and settled on ordering the 226 Stainless Elite and a 220 in Stainless Nitron.
That long? Al Flaherty's had the best price on it I could find, though they weren't sure how long it would take to get in. I figured I'd be waiting 6+ weeks for it anyway. Might have to get a P220 to tide me over...
I had a P229 in 40SW that came with a 9mm barrel conversion. The 40SW mags worked fine at the range, but the top rounds sat in the mag a tad loose/wonky. If I had to use the pistol in a life or death situation, I'd be leaving the 40SW mags at home.
my first 9mm was a sig 226 tacops i bought a couple of months back at P&D ent. and its great they had a good price on it and they had it in stock was at my door in under a week. For 1360$ all included i got tonnes of extras ( 4 mags, night sights + fiber optic front, Elite slide, SRT, magwell grip.)
now im looking for the .22 kit but definitly love it sofar. you cant go wrong.
now im looking for the .22 kit
but definitly love it sofar. you cant go wrong.
In the 226, factory 40 S&W mags are dual purpose for 357sig/40 therefore load, hold, feed 9mm perfectly. I have heard that the aftermarket ones do not work. So if you buy a new 357sig or 40 226, you will get the exact same mag.
Almost every dealer I spoke with claimed the 226 in Stainless Nitron was discontinued - despite it still being listed on the Sig website (Sig now calls it black stainless for 226 by the way). Even the custom order specialty dealers said it was a no-go. The only dealers that said they could get it never call back after several messages. I have a feeling it is because the 226 is not listed with a part number for 10 round magazines - only 15 in the Stainless Nitron. The 226 Stainless Elite however has part numbers for both 10 and 15 round kits.
The 220 in .45 however only loads 8 rounds so it is not a problem order.
I handled the 220 .45 Stainless Elite in Georgia and I found it difficult to reach all the controls with the rosewood grips (the 226 was not so bad) and since I want both a 9mm and a .45 in my collection I figured I would get the 220 in Stainless Nitron (Hogue Grips are thinner) and just get the 226 in St Elite.
So stupid - the nonsense in this country sometimes. My 226 St Elite should be in anytime and the 220 in St Nitron is expected to be 3-6 months. Just got my CZ Shadow though so that will keep me busy for awhile anyway.
All SIG USA slides are stainless "the dealer might be thinking of the stainless frame P226"
I just did my SIG ARMs re cert back in Feb and nothing was said about SIG disconting the Stainless slide. Although for some F ing reason they totally redesigned the extractor
I just did my SIG ARMs re cert back in Feb and nothing was said about SIG disconting the Stainless slide. Although for some F ing reason they totally redesigned the extractor
My first new handgun was a German made P220 9mm with american mag release....still have it, still my favorite, and still the most accurate pistol I own. I got a soft spot for single stacks...BUT if I was to get a double stack it would be a P226....or a berreta 92
Honestly, it wouldn't be my recomendation for a first gun (Sorry - but not because it isn't a great gun, it is) for 2 reasons, the first is that I wouldn't recomend a DA/SA pistol as anyone's first gun. The change between long and short pull slows down basic marksmanship development. The second is cost (this one's much more subjective, and depends on how much you can spend on shooting) spending $800 - $1200 on a pistol doesn't seem practical when you can get a very good pistol for $650 and spend the other $550 on either a reloading setup or a metric *ssload of ammo.
Time for my 2 cents worth. I bought a sig p226 classic in 22lr for my first gun. 1 week after I recieved my pistol I ordered a 9mm conversion kit.7 months went by,no 9mm conversion,I saw a 40 cal for sale from Questar ordered in on a monday,it arrived on a Tuesday.Then on Wednesday of the same week my local supplier called and said that my 9mm conversion is in.So for a total of 1400$ I have three great shooters. I'm really pleased with the purchases I have made.
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Here is an old picture of the family. Have added a lot more since this was taken. Need to get a new portrait.
better rush out and get more, i couldn't survive with that few hand guns. Or that many of the same/similar model. Diversity is the spice of life and all that
better rush out and get more, i couldn't survive with that few hand guns. Or that many of the same/similar model. Diversity is the spice of life and all that
That's just the SIGs, I have lots of S&W, Colt, Beretta, Taurus, Inglis, Desert Eagle, FN 5.7, plus the ones I haven't seen in a long time.
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Sigs have their pros and cons. I had one, and just never learned to like it. The hammer drop creates more movement than anything I've ever handled. DA pull really makes them jump, almost as bad as a revolver cylinder locking up. The hammer drop is difficult to reach, even with long fingers. I'm sure they're reliable, and they have a comfortable grip, but they aren't my cup of tea.
For a first handgun, I'd recommend a 22 revolver. You'd really learn how to steady your aim, without having to deal with flinching. Once you get used to that, you'll never have a problem with a larger calibre.
For a first handgun, I'd recommend a 22 revolver. You'd really learn how to steady your aim, without having to deal with flinching. Once you get used to that, you'll never have a problem with a larger calibre.
