Sig Sauer P226
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Leviathan024
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get a German made sig. my new MK25 has chatter marks and very sub par machining compared to my old W German .
As someone who loves Glocks, i have to say i dont shoot much anymore, so now i find myself in love with an even older design perhaps, in the 1911. It is certainly forgiving if you dont practice alot as the trigger takes a lot of user error out of play. Its my favorite right now.
To the op shoot what you want, its about fun, your not going to war with it.
Sig is making big pushes at the US Military markets after they suffer a pretty big kick in the nuts last year (M&P CORE 
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They have hired a number of excellent folks to un#### their rifle programs - and some better QC folks across the board.
I've had German and US SIG's -- the issue is not so much with the where - as the when. When SIG lost the ATF handgun trial, they protested as their weapons where kicked out during the intial phase for lack of reliability -- the protest was that the reliability phase had not started, despise in less rounds they had more than the allowable stoppages.
Pistols made from 2-6 years ago I would generally avoid like the plague - but earlier guns, and the current production seem to be exceptional.
The other SIG issue is the frame size - in the mag well, as they made some changes, and new mag's will not fit in old guns.
The Short Trigger or the SRT trigger group will offer great improvements - I avoid DA/SA guns, but if I where to carry one I would go for a 226 (in 9 not .40), or a 228.
Enjoy your new gun, and I am happy MD solved the issue -- the E2 grip has caused some issues on the older frames (that where still in the warehouse).
) They have hired a number of excellent folks to un#### their rifle programs - and some better QC folks across the board.
I've had German and US SIG's -- the issue is not so much with the where - as the when. When SIG lost the ATF handgun trial, they protested as their weapons where kicked out during the intial phase for lack of reliability -- the protest was that the reliability phase had not started, despise in less rounds they had more than the allowable stoppages.
Pistols made from 2-6 years ago I would generally avoid like the plague - but earlier guns, and the current production seem to be exceptional.
The other SIG issue is the frame size - in the mag well, as they made some changes, and new mag's will not fit in old guns.
The Short Trigger or the SRT trigger group will offer great improvements - I avoid DA/SA guns, but if I where to carry one I would go for a 226 (in 9 not .40), or a 228.
Enjoy your new gun, and I am happy MD solved the issue -- the E2 grip has caused some issues on the older frames (that where still in the warehouse).
The best P226's are post-1988 German and pre-2004 American ones. Early German guns had issues with cracking frames (due to scallop cut outs that were designed to increase reliability in sandy environments but also weakened the frame) and 2004 was the year when Sigarms hired Ron Cohen (former Kimber CEO) who took the company on a cost-cutting journey that predictably resulted in laxer quality control and use of lower quality parts.
Do you own one? I have P226 with about 4000 rounds now. 6" groups at 15 yards all day, and most of that is me. No FTF, FTE or anything else. Looks the same today as it did the day I bought it. If that is junk, poor QC then I will be happy with more Sig junk. Are they perfect? No, but I certainly don't regret buying one. Would unquestionably by my SHTF gun out of 8.
I love my P226. It's made in Germany. My only regret is not getting an Elite or Extreme. I had to hunt down an SRT kit and Hogue G10 grips to make it the way I wanted it. I also installed a Wolf 18# hammer spring but I have had a few light strikes so I think I am going to put the factory one back in.
Love it for 3 Gun
I had a holster that stripped a lot of the finish off the slide and when I put the grips on I marked up a screw. At first I was upset but I thought the gun is for using not for showing and I will never sell it so who cares.
Love it for 3 Gun
I had a holster that stripped a lot of the finish off the slide and when I put the grips on I marked up a screw. At first I was upset but I thought the gun is for using not for showing and I will never sell it so who cares.
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charlesquik
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Love my P226 Elite (9mm). Great to look at and even better to shoot.
where u got the grips?
s.crawford@me.com
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UPDATE
Gun came in the mail today. Took it out to the range, and didn't have an issue. Put 100rds of AE 180gr through it with no hiccups. Very convinced that the trigger bar spring was the issue. Before, the trigger had a very slow reset, almost like the spring was catching on something. Now, the reset is crisp and clean.
I didn't take any photos or videos, mostly because today was a function test only. Hopefully I can get out this weekend.
Gun came in the mail today. Took it out to the range, and didn't have an issue. Put 100rds of AE 180gr through it with no hiccups. Very convinced that the trigger bar spring was the issue. Before, the trigger had a very slow reset, almost like the spring was catching on something. Now, the reset is crisp and clean.
I didn't take any photos or videos, mostly because today was a function test only. Hopefully I can get out this weekend.
s.crawford@me.com
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Alrighty then, been awhile since I've had a chance to post here.
Finally got out for a couple of decent range days. The Sig did very well, however I'm still getting used to the DA/SA trigger system. My first shot in DA seems to place fairly low, but my SA shots are centre mass. I've read that this is normal when transitioning from DA to SA. Not too concerned.
This was the best target of the one day I remembered to take pictures:
Aside from the miss on the left neck of our bad guy, I'm grouping fairly well. With time, my groups will tighten up. Because I've spent much more time with the M&P40, I'm able to put a fist sized hole on a target all day long. It's a bit more of an effort with the Sig.
Finally got out for a couple of decent range days. The Sig did very well, however I'm still getting used to the DA/SA trigger system. My first shot in DA seems to place fairly low, but my SA shots are centre mass. I've read that this is normal when transitioning from DA to SA. Not too concerned.
This was the best target of the one day I remembered to take pictures:
Aside from the miss on the left neck of our bad guy, I'm grouping fairly well. With time, my groups will tighten up. Because I've spent much more time with the M&P40, I'm able to put a fist sized hole on a target all day long. It's a bit more of an effort with the Sig.
