Thinking of purchasing a sig sauer p226 classic .22lr

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Hello:

I haven't been able to locate a p226 to hold and see if it suits me or not which would be ideal. I really like the look of it and therefore I'm thinking of buying a p226 classic .22lr. as my first pistol. I've heard that the trigger is not as desirable without its SRT. Do you think that I'd be disappointed with it's basic trigger design? To get the SRT is another $150.00 (kit and labor) which would then move me into another price level.

Any thoughts that could help me would be appreciated.

Thanks,
 
buy it, shoot it, have fun, it mak be the most fun 22LR pistol out there right now that is based on/the same as it's centerfire cousin...
i have had the regular trigger and the SRT and really unless you are shooting them in sequence right after one another you'll never tell the difference
 
1. If I had a problem with my Sig and it needed repair or a part, would I find a problem with either scenario as compared to let's say a Browning?

2. I've heard that the grip is a bit large and that some have sold their piece for this reason. Is the p226 grip that large as to be an issue?

Thanks,
 
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I just ordered one of these from cabelas yesterday. They seem to be hard to come by in Canada.
Now I need to order some extra mags ( they only come with one) wolverine supply has them in stock.
Then a .357 Sig conversion kit to round it out.
 
My first pistol was a P226 .22LR. They are a great .22 if you ask me. I found shooting bulk ammo that I had to clean the gun every few hundred rounds or it would start having FTF's. Not a lot, but maybe every other mag I would have one. It is still my only .22 pistol, and I love the calibre x-change kits, as then you are rocking the same gun, same trigger, same everything, just a different slide/calibre. I do not think you will be disappointed in the Sig DA/SA trigger. It is pretty smooth and crisp. As for the grip size, they are perhaps a bit on the bigger side. If you have smaller hands, it may not be quite as comfortable for you. However I have big mits and love the big grip :)
 
My first was also the P226 .22LR with the beavertail. Like others have noted, I have big hands and I like it. On the other hand, my buddy who shot with me until moving back to Manitoba does not have big hands and bought a P226 anyway. I like mine, very accurate and great for practicing, much cheaper than 9mm. It's cheaper to buy the .22 and then the x-change kit, I'm under $1000 for essentially 2 handguns.

Cabela's usually have the .22LR mags in stock. Buy Norinco NP22 mags, a fraction of the price of the Sig ones.
 
Almost got one, but after I knew there's no lock back after the last round, I changed my mind and bought a GSG 1911 .22lr instead. Will buy a 9mm p226 x five later though if i see one in good price.
 
As has been said, I think the real advantage of the 226 22LR is combining it with a centerfire top end. Look into it. I bought one with this intention, but after a few months of use I decided that I didn't care for the platform all that much, so I sold it. If you're just getting it as a dedicated 22LR pistol, I think there are better options. If you have reasons for really wanting a Sig, then fine. But otherwise...

Aside from subjective feel of the pistol, the large grip on the 226 is only really a functional issue for the double action trigger pull. It's a long, long reach...
 
Thanks to all. I've decided to keep looking. The fact that the slide does not stay open upon the last shot does not intrigue; this feature should be a given with a high quality piece like the Sig.

Thanks again.
 
The Sig P226 does not lock back in 22LR only. When you get an exchange kit say in 9mm on the last round it does lock back. or for that matter any centerfire round it will lock back,,just not in a rimfire cartridge
 
The Sig P226 does not lock back in 22LR only.
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Correct, the big boy cartridges work the way a semi-auto pistol should; the plinkers don't lock open until you spend money to put in a modified magazine follower. Why Sig hasn't corrected this is beyond me (since it's obviously an easy modification).

The 226 Classics that Cabela's has had on back-order for a year at $550 are finally in! Get 'em while they're hot.
 
if your concerned about lock back you can change out the follower for a holdback version.
if Cabelas has them grab it while you can,
I've had one and a 9mm exchange kit on order from Wanstals since before xmas hoping to see it anytime now.
 
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