Sig p226 decoder question

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Hi guys, I’m recently very into sig p226 but never had an opportunity to touch it.

I’m wondering if it is necessary to decock when you shoot the first bullet, or it’s just optional.

Update: sorry my question actually is "I’m wondering if it is necessary to #### when you shoot the first bullet, or it’s just optional.


Thanks!
 
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No need to decock it between rounds.

Once you decide to stop shooting, decocking it will allow you to holster it in a "safer" condition.
 
cndgnt said:
Hi guys, I’m recently very into sig p226 but never had an opportunity to touch it.

I’m wondering if it is necessary to decock when you shoot the first bullet, or it’s just optional.

Thanks!
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The decocker is the only responsible way to lower the hammer to a double-action condition so the pistol can be holstered. Typically it would only be used when first loading and holstering or when shooting has ceased, you still have rounds left and need to re-holster.

I suppose the only other reason you would use the decocker during a shoot is if you solely wanted to practice DA first shot.
 
I’d forgotten I did this video for my P226 Legion review a few years ago. This shows the trigger pull with and without using the decoder.

 
Master G that looks like it has the short reset in it, My P220R , 45 was a longer reset, but a super trigger.
To cndgnt After the first shot , double action , you will always be shooting single action ( short trigger pull) , unless you decock and there is no point.
You can also #### the hammer for the first round if you want, so all your shots in that mag will be single action. if say you shoot bulls eye.
 
Some great responses here but I wanted to add one more thing. The double action (when hammer is down) on a p226 is about 10lbs. After your first shot the hammer will be cocked (now you are in single action) and your trigger pull drops to about 4lbs. That's why if you drop your pistol or holster it you must decock first. One other point is that although you don't have to decock between rounds it's a great training opportunity. I love SIG's but having two drastically different trigger pulls will take some getting used to. If you are willing to take the time to train you won't regret it. A P226 is a fantastic piece of gear and there is a reason they have dominated the SOF community globally for so long.
 
marshall said:
Master G that looks like it has the short reset in it, My P220R , 45 was a longer reset, but a super trigger.
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Yes, the P22x Legion series have excellent overtravel-adjustable short reset triggers—they're about the best triggers I've ever tried on any semi-auto pistol. As much as I like the classic P22x models, their odd long reset triggers take some getting used too.
 
Master-G said:
Yes, the P22x Legion series have excellent overtravel-adjustable short reset triggers—they're about the best triggers I've ever tried on any semi-auto pistol. As much as I like the classic P22x models, their odd long reset triggers take some getting used too.
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SRT retrofit kits are available for other models (directly from Sig). Different shaped and adjustable triggers are offered by a few companies, user preference varies. eg if someone wanted to put a flat trigger (normally found on SA-only pistols) on a DA/SA, etc.
 
MikeD81 said:
Some great responses here but I wanted to add one more thing. The double action (when hammer is down) on a p226 is about 10lbs. After your first shot the hammer will be cocked (now you are in single action) and your trigger pull drops to about 4lbs. That's why if you drop your pistol or holster it you must decock first. One other point is that although you don't have to decock between rounds it's a great training opportunity. I love SIG's but having two drastically different trigger pulls will take some getting used to. If you are willing to take the time to train you won't regret it. A P226 is a fantastic piece of gear and there is a reason they have dominated the SOF community globally for so long.
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marshall said:
Master G that looks like it has the short reset in it, My P220R , 45 was a longer reset, but a super trigger.
To cndgnt After the first shot , double action , you will always be shooting single action ( short trigger pull) , unless you decock and there is no point.
You can also #### the hammer for the first round if you want, so all your shots in that mag will be single action. if say you shoot bulls eye.
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Winz said:
The decocker is the only responsible way to lower the hammer to a double-action condition so the pistol can be holstered. Typically it would only be used when first loading and holstering or when shooting has ceased, you still have rounds left and need to re-holster.

I suppose the only other reason you would use the decocker during a shoot is if you solely wanted to practice DA first shot.
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sorry my question actually is "I’m wondering if it is necessary to #### when you shoot the first bullet, or it’s just optional.

If didn't #### it, it wouldn't shoot, right?
 
cndgnt said:
sorry my question actually is "I’m wondering if it is necessary to #### when you shoot the first bullet, or it’s just optional.

If didn't #### it, it wouldn't shoot, right?
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You have to rack the slide to chamber the first round from the magazine, which will #### the hammer. There is no other way to prepare the pistol for firing.
 
You rack the slide , that cocks the hammer.
BUT he can decock, the hammer is now down, But you can still pull the trigger and the hammer will #### and fire ( that is double action)
On a single action gun, say a colt 1911, if the hammer is down, pulling the hammer will do nothing, As well I have a double action gun, Jericho with a single action trigger set up in it, so pulling the trigger on that gun will not fire the gun, unless you rack the slide, or pull the hammer back.
It also depends on the model and make , a Jericho with the safety/ decocker on the slide can not be fired , double action, unless you push the lever back up.
 
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