sig sauer p226 9mm vs 220 combat .45acp

[coldcashandcolderhearts]

Hey nutz, i was wondering if any learned persons shooting a sig p226 9mm or a sig 220 combat .45acp could share there experiences as i will soon be in the market for one of these two pistols, im leaning on the 220.
what are your thoughts about buying one of these pistols used?
In-terms of ammo what do you successfully feed these two firearms? im looking to purchase factory ammo or WOLF ammo for the first year or two wile building a reloading station. any general thoughts or comments would be appreciated.
thanks,

 

[richardoldfield]

If I lived in Canada I would go with the P226 9mm as you are not going to use the pistol for combat or carry. The 9mm ammo is cheaper; with this said, both are fine weapons.

 

[Steel28]

Good luck with your purchase. I've recently bought SIG 226 Elite 9mm and can't wait for transfer to be completed.

 

[coldcashandcolderhearts]

Good luck with your purchase. I've recently bought SIG 226 Elite 9mm and can't wait for transfer to be completed.

the Elite on the EE? that is a nice gun

 

[Steel28]

the Elite on the EE? that is a nice gun

that's the one. thanks.

 

[coldcashandcolderhearts]

that's the one. thanks.

yeah i was looking at that with love in my eyes, congrats! tell us how it shoots once you get a few rounds down range.

 

[Wolfstrack]

go for SIG 226R Elite SS in 9 mm a super reliable & accurate gun
here is mine

 

[jperos]

I've got a P220 Combat. It's super smooth and reliable. I prefer shooting .45 to 9mm, however, it does end up being expensive.

Here's a few pics.

 

[Colin]

I have the 226ST, 229Elite and the 220R. I love shooting the 220 but .45acp even reloaded costs more and you spend much of your time crawling around looking for your brass. 9mm is the cheapest to reload and brass is easy to get. Buy a 220 after you get the 226, enjoy both.

 

[RevolverRodger]

You will end up with both but I would start with a sig p226, preferably elite and in stainless

 

[AdamO]

The 226 is a double-stack, and the grip is a bit wider than the 220, which is a single-stack magazine. Otherwise, fit, feel and finish are very similar.

 

[coldcashandcolderhearts]

i like the 226 width, how much slimmer is the single stack 220? thanks for the pictures guys

 

[Winterkrieg]

I don't mean to go off topic but where did you buy Federal HST ammo?

 

[.45ACP]

i like the 226 width, how much slimmer is the single stack 220? thanks for the pictures guys

You should just get a 1911

 

[IM_Lugger]

I had both 226st and 220st and liked the 226 better.