So I am planning on buying A Sig 2269mm,

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So I am planning on buying A Sig 2269mm, I would like a 2-tone but am also kicking around 2 other options:

Light –alloy frame with SS slide, nightsights, rail in Nitronblack for around $1,000

http://www.sigarms.com/products/classicfullsize-models.asp?product_id=221


All Stainless steel with nightsights, rail retails for $1200

http://www.sigarms.com/products/classicfullsize-models.asp?product_id=184

or I can save money and buy a older re-furbished model for around $800

http://www.sigarms.com/products/certified-pre-owned.asp

Any advice or opinions


After I get the Sig, I intend to get the following

Norinco 1911 Commander $449 after being TLCed by a gunsmith



Norinco M14 (M305)



and a Ruger .22cal target pistol


Once the wife recovers

Browning Hi-power, Enfield Mk5, Broomhandl, etc,etc
 
If it was me I'd be leaning heavily towards the stainless version if it was to be a primarily a range gun. I've always liked all-steel handguns—especially 9mm's (although I do own a couple of Glocks and a USP :redface:) as the added weight really helps soak up the recoil (you'll need it with that high bore axis :D). Second choice for me if cash was a concern would be a refurb. Any of these would be a good choice, though.

p.s. good call on the M14 and Ruger .22 as well!
 
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The stainless is quite nice. I'd get either that or the refurb.
You can't go too far wrong either way, you're getting a Sig.

You could always just get both. I know someone who did that. But he might be a little nutty too. :)
 
I'm partial to black, and the refurb Sig's I've seen look nice, so that'd be my choice. Unless you want the rail to mount a light, the standard P226 should work well. And you'll still have some cash left over for more toys :D .
 
When I was considering a Sig, I would have purchased a refurb. I ended up going with something else in the end, but there's nothing wrong with the refurbed Sigs if you want to save a few bucks.
 
I was at Wild West Shooting Gallery at West Ed Mall last night, i am just learning my guns, but they had a used 226 9mm(i believe) that had a steel look to it, for $650, looked in fair shape.
 
556NATO said:
I don't understand why you would by retail when the Exchange forum has Sigs for sale all the time. Do a search and you will find them

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=45344&highlight=SIG+P226

This looks like a good deal for $800 and no taxes and better than a refurb!!! it has 300 rounds thru it
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And I don't understand why someone posts something on a board for sale and does not respond to PM's, despite being on the board since I sent the PM's.

Perhaps it was a ruse to convince his wife that he is selling it?
 
The Sig for sale at $800 has 300 rounds through it from the present owner, who knows how many were put through it from previous owner(s).

I own a refurb sig P226 in .40 and it came with Tritium sights. The pistol looks brand new with not a single scratch or wear mark on it. The feedramp does not even have a scratch on it.

Shop around, refurbs are the luck of the draw and are usaully all the same price. $250 cheaper than new (not including the tritium sights) and they come with a 1 year warrenty.
 
If I didn't want a "pimp" gun I would have bought a refurb Sig already, but the Two tone refurb are very rare if at all.

Anyone tried out the all stainless Sig weighs in at 38 ounces compared to the regular Sig at 28 ounces?

Also considering DAK over DA/SA
 
I'd go for the stainless if you want a "pimp" gun. The black anodized finish on the aluminum frame looks pretty when the gun is new but it scratches easily. But if you decide to go two tone, make sure you get one of the newer (2005+) guns that come with bare stainless slides (like the ST). The older ones had nickel plated stainless slides.

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The all stainless is heavier, but its a satisfying weight. You might begin to feel it if you were swinging it around a lot.

But I don't find the extra weight to be a downside, actually, the ST has a very solid and "precise" feel to it when fired. But so do many other pistols.

I like it better, but you may not. The difference, imo, is a matter of opinion or gradations, rather than an absolute yes/no, black/white.
So you'll just have to try them out if possible.

And btw, I have both, a stainless and a reg, so I feel somewhat qualified to comment.
 
You could always just get both. I know someone who did that. But he might be a little nutty too.
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And btw, I have both, a stainless and a reg, so I feel somewhat qualified to comment.
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So the nut you were referring to was you? :rolleyes:

I have a p226 st 9mm and it rocks... i shot a p220 40cal and the p226 alloy frame and the full stainless was the steadiest of them all. Johan has a point about waving it around, you do get tired much more easily.
 
Colin said:
How do you find the weight differance?
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The stainless has less muzzle climb. At the same time, it's not heavy enough for your hand to get tired of holding for a long period. For concealed carry it's a bit on heavy side, but that's not an issue for most Canadian owners. For range use, the weight/balance is perfect.
 
my first handgun i bought was a used sig p226 from a fellow gun nut(thanks Trident, i'm still lovin' it). he gave me a great deal and i believe it's the way to go if you don't want to spend the extra few dollars on a refurb or new.
i don't find the muzzle flip on mine to be that bad(it's blued model) in fact it's got less muzzle flip than my friends h&k.
 
If you're concerned about saving money, you can always get a Norinco Sig clone.

I know I know, it's not a Sig, never will be, but I found they shoot well for the price.
 
If I was going to buy a Sig I'd get the all stainless with a rail. simply the best gun Sig has ever produced. the extra weight really sucks up recoil and from the ones I've seen, the finishing is nice too.
 
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