Sig is among my favorite make of semiauto handguns. The original p226 was designed for the xm9 service pistol trials in 1984, of course losing to beretta. This particular design can be adapted to most sig slides. The new p226 elite stainless is the next generation p226 and features an ergonomic beavertail grip, front cocking serrations, front strap checkering, custom wood grips and the new short reset. I have had one breech block pin crack at the gap between the block and the slide, this can be. Therefore the current standard p226 has a blackanodized stainless steel slide. The p226 elite sao takes its cues from both the traditional lineup of sig pistols and the competitionproven xseries, allowing it to serve double duty for competition and selfdefense. Numrich is the worlds largest supplier of gun parts and has been providing expert service since 1950. Seeing those comments were surprising, since this was the first time that sig had imported a sig p226 with a stainless steel slide. It has essentially the same basic design as the sig sauer p220, but is developed to use higher capacity, double stack magazines in place of the single stack magazines of the p220. Hey guys, im needing some help from those of you who know about sigs.
No credit card fees like the other guys read their fine print this listing is for one factory brand new in the hard case sig sauer p226 9mm semiauto pistol with 2 15 round mag. My agency issues the sig sauer p226, so i took the pistol in to get the reactions of other folks carrying the 226 for a living. Glock had slides crack and fall off on their early ported models. This masterful pistol has received a series of enhancements based on the needs and wants of professionals. The railed p226 chambered in 9mm and engraved with an anchor on the left side of the slide is the official sidearm of the seals. The p226 extreme is constructed with a black hardcoat anodized aluminum frame and a nitro coated stainless steel slide. Slide porting and full slide refinish in your choice cerakote is included. Colors not shown in thumbnails may be seen by visiting cerakote you must send your slide and barrel for this service. The pistol that set the standard by which all other combat handguns are measured. This is a discussion on p226 p229 frame life within the sig sauer pistols forums, part of the sig sauer forum category. Designed as sig s entrant in the military trials to replace the 1911, today the p226 is in use by the u. Sig sauers legion series of handgunsincluding the p226 sao legion pictured above feature many upgrades that place the new models among the finest factory pistols the company has ever made. The p226 features a lightweight aluminum frame and a stainless steel slide that comes in a variety of finishes.
The sig sauer p226 has an aluminum frame that eventually crack. Picture the iconic, doublestack sig sauer p226 9mm pistol of 1983, developed for u. Pro mag 9mm magazines sig p226 9mm, 15 rds brownells. How the navy seals went from the p226 to the glock 19. Slide pin question for sig sauer p226 hey guys, im needing some help from those of you who know about sigs. Mar 02, 2015 from the xfive tactical to the xfive supermatch, the sig sauer xfive series is tailored to meet any sport shooting requirement. P226 legion did sig ever fix all the issues like frame crack pvd. We know that some sigs have gone trough 100k rounds without problems, one exemplar of a special forces unit was estimated 1 million rounds before the slide craked and the frame rails too, it was a folded slide p226 9mm with more than 20 years of service.
Beretta, beretta 92, beretta 92fs, beretta m9, handguns, navy seals, sig p226 sep 15, 2009. Cylinder and slide cs0703c lightweight sear spring, hammer, sear, safety lever, and trigger kit. The frame of all models is made from hardanodized aluminum alloy. Im interested in seeing if i can find a reasonably priced 357 sig slide barrel for a 9mm p226. Egw trijicon rmr sig sauer sight mount aluminum black. That is what caused the crack on the rails or any cracks on the slide frame for that matter. The sig sauer p226 extreme semiauto pistol is a masterpiece of highly functional firearm engineering thats simple to use and easy to maintain. Hi everyone, im not sure how much interest is out there pertaining to pistols with red dots, but it seems to be the new handgun craze. Why sig sauers p226 is still considered one of the worlds best. S military trials of the periodwhere the p226 essentially tied the beretta 92 in testing but lost the bidupdated with a picatinny dustcover rail, tritium night sights, a checkered frontstrap, an extended beavertail grip tang, fancy wooden grip panels, sig sauers short reset trigger srt and a.
Meet the sig sauer xfive pistol family personal defense world. Sig p226 rxp sig sauer p226 legion rxp w romeo 1 pro. We offer parts and upgrades for the sig sauer p226, sig sauer p227, sig sauer p238, sig sauer p250, sig sauer p320, sig sauer p365 and more. My friend loves his sig, and he wouldnt trade it in for anything in the world. In the 1970s, the sig sauer brand was new to american firearms enthusiasts, and the companys pistols took america by storm. Upgrade a west german sig sauer p226 to legion specs page 8. I owned an early sig p226 that developed a small slide rail crack.
Stainless steel guide rod for sig p226 pistols galloway. Unless otherwise stated, all gun parts are considered to be in used condition. While beretta certainly garnered the lions share of publicity for their general issue service pistol, sigsauer quietly captured the greatest share of federal law. The last oprator shot 25000 rounds through this gun before the cracks occure. Comes equipped with a fully functional safety switch and baxs shooting system for improved accuracy. Sig p226 sig p226 for sale sig sauer p226 9mm pistols. He took my name and number and said he will call when there is more info and so i could pre order. Rated 5 out of 5 by eford1616 from highly accurate right out of the case. Sig recommends replacing the slide roll pins in the older guns every 5k rounds, or w new pins if you take them out earlier for some reason dont reuse them, replace them. Want to purchase a p226 rx slide, that comes with the romeo 1 optic, legion preferred, but standard slide will work, used ok as well. The customer service at sig is great and to this day i still own a sig. Sig addressed the p226 frame rail cracking issue with even more manufacturing changes on all p226 frames. Sig p226 stainless guide rodfull length drop in replacement solid stainless guide rod, reuses stock or ismi springs.
Navy seals, federal agents, and numerous law enforceme. At my request sig sent me a detailed repair report with the pistol that included a notation about the factory ensuring that sig p226 ee serial number uu674128 was repaired and successfully test fired while using 124grain speer lawman tmjcf ammunition, 147grain speer gold dot hollowpoint ammunition and 147grain winchester ranger t. I was at the range over the weekend and someone in the lane next to me was shooting some pretty tight groups with there rmr glock, so i. This is the spiral or coiled pin found on later model pistols.
Buy sig sauer p226 slide factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. Sig sauer p226 elite stainless pistol sportsmans warehouse. This video takes a look at 10 things you might not know about the sig p226. Durability in torture test like firing thousands of 9mm plus p plus goes to cz 75b due to its all steel construction. Sig sauer factory firing pin retaining pin for p227, p220, p226, p229, p229. The line was first launched with a trio of guns including the p226 and p226 sao but its continued to grow for the past three years. Keep key handgun parts in your tool chest for routine maintenance. We know that some sig s have gone trough 100k rounds without problems, one exemplar of a special forces unit was estimated 1 million rounds before the slide craked and the frame rails too, it was a folded slide p226 9mm with more than 20 years of service. If you dont, they can loosen and cause the breech block to stress the slide frame in a way that may lead to cracks, according to todd green, sig s govt and mil project mgr. Gun must be operational and free from cracks in frame or other key before comparison i would say i like sig p226 more and far more. Mar 15, 2012 when i recently went to the gun store to look at other pistols, i discovered that all p226 pistols, regardless of cailber, use the same exact frame, so that one can order a p 226 in. Xs sight systems f8 night sights sig sauer p226 p2. We also carry a single spring for use on all sigpro models.
Sig sauer sigarms auto pistols p226 parts list browse the selection of sig sauer p226 parts and the schematic available from numrich gun parts today. As many of you know, i am a fulltime police officer in an urban area of florida. Both cz 75b and sig sauer p226 are extremely accurate. The legion p226 is finished in cerakote elite legion gray coating, custom g10 grips with a legion medallion, the sig sauer electrooptics xray high visibility daynight sights comes with three magazines. Guarder steel cnc slide set for marui p226 e2 blacklate ver. You can order the factory sig sauer slide catch springs for p225, p226, p228 and p229 models here. Sig sauer p226 9mm pistol e26r9bss flat rate shipping.
I contacted sig, told them about the problem, and they said to send it to them. Its been a few years now since sig launched their legion line of handguns, a series of guns offered as upgrades above and beyond the base models. The military keeps picking sig sauer when it needs it most task. This model is sold with a choice of four chambers to choose from. With 35 years of history, the sig p226 has an impressive reputation as a.
A common question among gun owners both on social media and off has to do with wondering whether the sig legion. Sig sauer p226 mk25 semiauto pistol bass pro shops. This rod is about 4 times the weight of a stock low carbon stamped steel hollow guide rod and will help with a recoil control by adding weight on the muzzle end of the pistol to reduce muzzle flip. Navys sea air land seal specialforces teams relied on a pistol apart from the rest of. The p226 mk25 is constructed with a black, hardcoat anodized aluminum frame, and a nitro coated stainless steel slide.
Purchase a new sig sauer p220, p226, p229, 1911, sig556. New jersey sues sig sauer for malfunctioning p229s the. New hammer reset spring for p225, p226, p228, p229. A quick swap, and you are running a carry optics gun without having to break the bank on milling a slide to make weight. This video takes a look at 10 things you might not know about the sig p226 check. This official sig sauer p226 replica spring powered metal slide series pistol is truly an excellent air soft pistol. If the righthanded shooter fires with thumbs curled down, thumb wont block operation of slide lock lever. However, im willing to bet the slides of a modern p220 is already identical to the slide of a p227. So much so, that they actually rattle if you quickly move the pistols. Designed for selfdefense, the pistol features fixed sights, a black nitron slide, a black hardanodized aluminum frame and a 5inch barrel.
The sig sauer p226 is a fullsized, servicetype pistol made by sig sauer. Sig sauer p226 elite stainless pistol how do you improve on the world s best pistol. Sig sauer thinks so, and definitively makes it a point with the companies flagship handgun, the p226 rail in 9x19mm. Ive got a sig p226 that ive put about 7k rounds through so far with no problems i might add but recently decided its time for some maintenance on the gun. The sig sauer p226 extreme semiauto pistol is a masterpiece of highly functional firearm engineering thats simple to use and easy to maintain, incredibly accurate and rugged beyond belief. Replace sig sauer slide catch springs during preventive maintenance. It is the serialized frame that differs between the two. Oct 01, 20 the p226 is and always has been every bit a fullsize, meansbusiness duty weapon. The new sig p226 legion rxp is finished in a proprietary legion gray pvd coating, and custom g10 grips with a legion medallion. All new sig sauer p226 legion rxp 9mm pistol with 4. Sig semiautomatic pistols have several builtin safety features, including a hammer block and firing pin block that make them suitable for safe carry. In the 1970s, the sigsauer brand was new to american firearms enthusiasts, and the companys pistols took america by storm.
Ive replaced the barrel with a sig factory threaded barrel, replaced the plastic guide rod with a stainless steel model, and added a new recoil spring. A fullsized 9mm with rugged construction and advanced features required by elite operators. Sig designed the p226 so the slide extends to shroud the firing pin, protecting it from outside impacts. So must go very slow and a slight potential of ruining a very expensive bit if not done properly. Xtreme guns and ammo carries a large inventory of sig p226 pistols in stock at all times, feel free to call us at 8323633783 on all you sig sauer pistol and handgun needs. The p226 is the pistol that set the standard by which all other combat handguns are measured. We strongly suggest that you consult a qualified gunsmith to install these parts in your firearm.
Top 10 things you didnt know about the sig p226 youtube. This setup is not unique to the elite sao in the p226 line, though. Upgrade and customize your sig sauer from top to bottom with ndz performance. Sig sauersigarms pistols p226 local deals, national for sale. The sig p226 9navy is a version of the sig p226 produced that features a stainless steel slide engraved with an anchor to designate them as naval special warfare pistols.
The most obvious external difference between this iteration and the standard model is the lack of the leftside decocker and its replacement with an ambidextrous thumb safety. This resulted in a stronger slide, which was necessary to chamber the more powerful. Sig claims the srt reduces the trigger reset travel by about 60%, allowing faster followup shots. Total ratings 11, sig sauer xray3 pistol sight no8 sox3. This sig sauer p226 is regularly used by police, military, civilians, and competition shooters around the world. Due to the fact that the relatively smaller sig p229 has the same ammo capacity as the sig p226, and there is very negligible difference between the two handguns as far as handling and recoil control, i dont see the point in buying a sig p226 the p229 also having a smaller grip area will be a bit. Chris at sig cs said a 226 rx exchange kit is coming, with slide,romeo, and barrel. I want an rx slide for my 226 to shoot carry optics if i want. Actually called sig today with almost the exact same question. Sig sauer legion series p226 pistol american rifleman. It is essentially the same basic design of the sig p220, but developed to use higher capacity. You would think that sig fans would be more excited for the stainless steel model.
Crack light 15cm lumineux 12 heures bcm loisir airsoft. The sig p226 is a fullsized, servicetype pistol made by sig sauer. If you shoot normal pressure loads, youll be good to go. Although the injury was relatively minor and only a few pistols showed signs of slide cracking a deficiency beretta later fixed, the seals. From my experiments with a p220 and a p226, the slide swap will work. The m11 is not the only sig sauer pistol to be used by the military. By adding enhanced ergonomics and new features including an enhanced trigger system with an astounding short reset. New decocking lever spring for p220, p226, p228, p229.
From sig the allstainless construction of the p226 elite stainless provides shooters with greater control over recoil. Sig sauer p228 p226 p220 carbon slide inner and outer slide pins new. The additional weight of both a stainless slide and frame, along with the enhanced ergonomics of a beavertail grip, make this pistol an absolute pleasure to shoot. Xtreme guns and ammo carries a large inventory of sig p226 pistols in stock at all times, feel free to call us at 8323633783 on all you sig. Why the navy seals dumped the p226 for the glock 19. Check out our magazine finger extensions, guide rods, rear slide plates, weighted magazine base floor plates and more. Also available for the p226 is an rx slide that comes with a slide mounted romeo1 optic and iron sights. Used sig p226 need opinions on frame rail wear topic. Are the sig cracked frame stories true, and do they. This is a discussion on p226 slide barrel in 357 sig within the classifieds forums, part of the trading post category. For a long time, the p226 was the most popular of the series, for very good reasons, according to massad ayoob. The gun with the cracked slide let go at 23, 310 rounds fired. Sig sauer p226 elitesao1 sig sauers smooth shooting p226 elite sao brings singleactiononly capability to one of sig s most popular fullsize platforms.
Ive also heard one report of the ulm proof houses stag antler mark appearing on a the frame and slide of a 1993 sig p226 in addition to the kiel mark on the slide, which would imply that the firearm required repair and reproofing and presumably the repair took place at a location that was closer to ulm than kiel. The first product from this plant was the p229, replacing the p228 with the new, machined slide and available in the. While designed for ease of production, the sig p226 is of the highest quality. Faster rapid shots with extreme accuracy goes to cz 75b. Xs sight systems f8 night sights sig sauer p226 p229springfield xdxdmxds fn5. Mar 04, 20 if the righthanded shooter fires with thumbs curled down, thumb wont block operation of slide lock lever. As far as im concerned, sig sauer is cannibalizing their p226 with their p229. New magazine release spring for p220, p226, p228, p229. Sig sauer p226 stainless elite fullsize dasa semiauto pistol in 9mm. Are the sig cracked frame stories true, and do they replace. Sig sauer p365 sas complete upper slide assembly ported in black brand new. Sig sauer p226 3d models for download, files in 3ds, max, c4d, maya, blend, obj, fbx with low poly, animated, rigged, game, and vr options.
Apr 01, 2014 the sig forum does have a write up on exact measurements to know down. Jun 21, 2012 this video will show you how to install your slide on a p226. Buy sig sauer p226 rx slide assembly 9mm, slide 2269brx, from osage county guns. One of the issues is i have an upgraded version and the sig has a milled slide not stamped like a stock sig p226.