Sig 226 Legion owner here. You really don't know until you shoot it. The upgrades on it over a standard 226 make this one special. This pistol really exemplifies how special some Sigs can be. what a pleasure to shoot.
I agree. The moment I handled one in the store, I saw no reason to upgrade it with any aftermarket accessories. SIG pretty much already upgraded it for us.
Fun fact. Mec-gar 18 round mags with the SIG 20 rnd base plate will maximize cap to 22+1. Happy accident I found when I put on armory craft base plate on 2 SIG 20 rnd mags and then switched my SIG 20rnd base plate to mec-gar 18 round mags.
I own a P229 Legion in 357SIG. Incredibly accurate and a joy to shoot. When SIG developed the 357SIG (with Federal) cartridge, they must of had the P229 /P226 in mind. Perfect!
I own one a legion 226, and you really cannot put into words how smooth that trigger is or how well it shoots. If you can get your hands on it to shoot one do it, you wont regret it.
I have one and yes it is accurate and the reset is insane. It's awesome seeing other people having the same kind of fun I had the first day I got to the range with my Legion.
Tarsarian Bought that one in ‘93 and ended up selling it and now regret it. I was using .40 black talon rounds on duty. So dumb for them to outlaw them.
Same! I found mine in a Pawn shop for $800. At first I didn't know what it was and I thought I'd never pay that much. But when I did a quick Google search and saw what the MSRP was I went back and bought it the next day.
I picked up a 226 Legion SAO last summer. Had to use my student discount after a class at Sig. The SAO has the short reset trigger, but it is a straight trigger which I prefer. It quickly turned into my favorite pistol.
It has been my goal handgun ever since i've got into guns... I had a regular 226, unfortunately I sold it, but eventually il get one of them legion 226 for sure!
Just bought a Sig P938 Legion for my wife, it really is an amazing little 9mm. Beautiful fit and finish and for my wife it fit her hand perfectly. We got a good deal brand new, paid $725. For the price point of the Legion series you get a lot for your money. Upgraded triggers, xray day/night sights, g10 grips, enhanced action and the cool factor for some. My wife loves it so I cannot complain that she has found her perfect conceal carry gun.
I bought a Sig 229 extreme after a deployment. It’s the predecessor of the legion. I love it. Super accurate and the trigger is great. Easiest shooting gun I own.
The sig p226 legion was my First 9mm handgun. I put something like 2,5 k Rounds through it and had no problem whatsoever until Today. As i am from Germany and its Not so easy to buy a new Pistol whenever you want it i am very glad that i Made this purchase. I Love my Legion and Enjoy shooting it whenever i can. Keep up your great Contents and Stay safe. Best rgds from Germany ✌
Nice that I could really hear honest excitement for this Sig. make me glad my first handgun is a Sig P226 MK-25 other then SRT the same gun with a better FDE finish. great video. I let my Glock buddy shoot it and he had pretty much the same reaction.
I qualified for my texas ccl with this and scored 248 out of 250. 1000 rounds through it this year made all the difference in the feel. After "break in" its stupid smooth
Thanks gentlemen. The Legion has been on my list for 2 years. Lord willing I will get mine in 357 Sig or 40cal. Later this year. Your video isn't helping my patience. Finances don't prioritize a firearm I don't "need". But, well, you understand. Good shooting. Thanks Kevin for loaning this Legion.
unfortunately, I feel like this is a trademark sig problem. I feel like my p320 wears a bit fast compared to some other guns. It looks kinda cool imho, but also not lol
I’m buying this exact gun this week. I moved from Ca to Ohio so I’m not stuck with a stupid 10 rd mag. I own a Glock model 21, a Star 9 mm & a Smith & Wilson 7 shot .357 the Sig 226 has everything I’d want for a tactical pistol. My son thinks I should get the red dot but I disagree. Great video guys thank you for your service 🙏🏼🇺🇸❤️
I recently picked up a P220 Elite. It is the finest, most accurate handgun that I’ve ever owned. I can only imagine that the Legion series would surpass it.
I have Legions in 220, 226 and 229 ... and love ' em. I was confused when twice you said the trigger was "adjustable". The trigger is awesome, but not adjustable, unless you've got something non-standard there. Let me know if I'm wrong, and it really is somehow adjustable.
I got the 226 Rx , and let me tell you,, WOW,, very accurate and smooth as butter,, I turn heads at range all the time with it. Its a Great gun period...
FishFind3000 Why eww! It is has outstanding stopping power but is still economical to shoot. It’s the ideal pistol cartridge. And it’s easy to convey the gun to .357 SIG. all I need is a barrel.
My old 226 legion was NOT corrosion resistant pvd finish lasted about a week. when i got the gun new it allready had finish problems under the grip panels.
@@cadrniadrctkers they are fantastic guns. I fell in love with the Sig P229 when my older brother was still with the US Secret Service. He retired after 24 years of service. The Sig P229 in .357sig is their duty weapon. I'm sure that you can find one used. Check with your local dealers.
I got one, love it... comes with that excellent SRT, great sights, slick action with that finish... I have a 226 MK25 also that I sent to Sig for the SRT and every polish and trigger and spring work they could do and it too is remarkable, so much so that it is actually smoother than the Legion. I love my Legion out of the box but even Sig says it can be bettered by sending it in for trigger tuning and some other work. Would have been nice if the Legion simply came with everything already done but maybe not everyone wants that light of a trigger with a short and crisp reset. Mec-Gar makes some beautiful flush fitting 18 round mags for the 226 so you can have 18 + 1 in your holster.. Mec-Gar of course made the original Sig mags and you should always make sure you have Mec-Gars and not some of the newer Checkmates that may be made in the US as they are just not as reliable.
I bought a P226 Legion and it's my first pistol (typically do trap). I think I got some bad training on stance because I'm fatiguing quickly. That or I'm just not used to the pistol stance.
It seems to me that semi auto handguns are just getting better,and better ! Accuracy ,finish,and trigger pull. It kind of makes me wonder what pistol's will be like 10 years from now.
Bought the legion p220 in 10mm the other day I haven’t stop shooting it yet and I’m by far a rifle guy so I traded in my shield 2.0 compact for the legion p938 compact ..I couldn’t hit the side of a barn with that shield compact with the legion compact legion my groups are tight and on point...before the year is out I gotta get that 357 legion and 45 legion hopefully as Christmas gift it’s just a great line not to mention the free fitted legion case sig sends to for registering
@Daniel Bélisle: Are you in the US and if so, how did you acquire the Norinco P226 / D226?? I wanted to find one in a Tokarev round but couldn't due to US copyright laws. Cheers!
Just bought an old sig p232. Great carry gun. Absolutely no frills, snag free, laser accurate. Wondering if you guys have ever handled one. If not check them out. Only downside is heel mag release, which is fine. It's trainable. My first handgun was an old Walther P1, so I'm a bit more comfortable than the average shooter with heel mag releases
I guess y'all like this Sig more than the Arex Zero 1. It's striking since I just watched the Arex video the other day. That extra $600 dollars must yield some pretty amazing shootability.
I came pretty close to getting a 226 legion but I read the PVD finish was sometimes a bit inconsistent and wears off easily. I ended up getting a Mk25 and I put in the SRT trigger in it. Ended up costing a bit less, still got 3 mags with it and its going to be more durable
Sig p226 whether it's the Sao or double action single action it is by far the best pistol you can buy hammer-fired striker fired you name it it just feels so good in the hand it is a little snappy but it is unbelievable it's got the shortest reset you'll find on any pistol the only other pistol that comes close to this is a Walter PPQ with an OverWatch Precision trigger very nice gun this is definitely the Cadillac
Eric, love your vids but got a question... why do you wait until you find your sight picture to reset the trigger? Just curious. Keep up the awesome videos!
Mine is in 357 sig, it is even more accurate than the 9 mm. I consistently hit 6” plates at 50 yds. 10 yards 50 rounds on target can be covered with a quarter. The legion 226 is far better than the original 226 or the mk25 I can shoot the test drill in 6 seconds and shoot it clean with full power gold dots. It doesn’t get any better than the 226 legion. I own Wilson’s and nighthawks and I score better with the 226
The only complaint I have with my P226 elite version of this gun is minor. But the weight is just a little heavy loaded at 50 oz, so it's not intended for EDC in my opinion. But as a range gun it is beyond belief how great it is. Between the SRT and the accessory rail with a Streamlight 800 lumen it is the perfect home defense gun for things that go bump in the night. I prefer to carry my P938 SAS for EDC, Loaded with 147 GR hollow-points.
My 226 Came with 3mags the G10 grips and the same trigger that the legion comes with. It's only minus the rail. I really didn't see spending an extra 3 to $500 for just the rail would make a big difference
I have the exact same gun in .357 sig and absolutely love it! It took a while to find one that wasn’t in 9mm or 40s&w. I know I could just buy a barrel for the 40 but that’s just not the same haha
I don't believe it does. Shot the 229 in .40, 226 in 9mm, and 220 in .45acp. Recoil wasn't even a thought in my head, they shot totally fine. Still miss my 226 though.
If you like the 226 Legion, you should look into and test its cheaper polymer little brother. The Sig Sauer SP2022. 9MM glory on a polymer frame that comes in around 500$-600$. I couldn't afford the 226, but the SP2022 comes close considering what it is.
Sig 226 Legion owner here. You really don't know until you shoot it. The upgrades on it over a standard 226 make this one special. This pistol really exemplifies how special some Sigs can be. what a pleasure to shoot.
I agree. The moment I handled one in the store, I saw no reason to upgrade it with any aftermarket accessories. SIG pretty much already upgraded it for us.
Fun fact. Mec-gar 18 round mags with the SIG 20 rnd base plate will maximize cap to 22+1. Happy accident I found when I put on armory craft base plate on 2 SIG 20 rnd mags and then switched my SIG 20rnd base plate to mec-gar 18 round mags.
My first semi auto in my job was a sig P226. I was also assigned Glock’s and Smith & Wesson. Nothing felt better in my hand than the sig P226.
I own a P229 Legion in 357SIG. Incredibly accurate and a joy to shoot. When SIG developed the 357SIG (with Federal) cartridge, they must of had the P229 /P226 in mind. Perfect!
seaskiff20 it really is a perfect match.
I love how this channel has matured. Barry is still missed but these boys have come into their own.
Wow, the channel's grown to 2.1M subs? Pretty awesome - congrats!
I was just thinking the same thing
2.4M
2.6
I own one a legion 226, and you really cannot put into words how smooth that trigger is or how well it shoots. If you can get your hands on it to shoot one do it, you wont regret it.
I have one and yes it is accurate and the reset is insane. It's awesome seeing other people having the same kind of fun I had the first day I got to the range with my Legion.
I just got the P226 Stainless Elite and it absolutely rocks. The short reset trigger was a surprise.
I qualified in the police academy with a 226 in 1993 and that’s what made me a Sig lover. I ended up carrying a 229 on duty.
The P229 is a fine weapon.
Tarsarian Bought that one in ‘93 and ended up selling it and now regret it. I was using .40 black talon rounds on duty. So dumb for them to outlaw them.
My brother in law has a P 229 and he love's it! The Sigs I own are great pistols and I really love my P 365.......
My 229 is the most reliable handgun I own. I've shot thousands and thousands through it with zero failures.
@@DeimosPC Absolutely! Definitely a Top Choice!
I run the 226 MK25 with a silencer Co. 9mm Octane. I absolutely love it, runs smooth like butter. Very accurate.
Lol na, prior Marine. Short and fat, not exactly a seal .
I love my legion series. Got lucky and found one "used" for $800, had to buy it
That's a steal.... Paid 1100 for a new one with my law enforcement discount.
@@glent5659 I work in a gun shop and just got lucky, someone needed the money around Christmas time
Same! I found mine in a Pawn shop for $800. At first I didn't know what it was and I thought I'd never pay that much. But when I did a quick Google search and saw what the MSRP was I went back and bought it the next day.
Lucky
I paid $960 for mine brand new
I just picked one up. It's worth every penny . I left the gun in my truck and it still shot bulls eye. Nice shooting .say thanks to Kevin .
Now you're talking... Enough with the Glocks...!!! Sig Sauer needs some luvin' too...!!!!
just remember to not drop that sig...
@@confederatejeb not so far...!
They all need lovin’ lol
@@deplorableconstitutionalis2834 please don't hate on the sp2022...It's been good to me...!!!! Lol
The 2022 is a phenomenal gun
I picked up a 226 Legion SAO last summer. Had to use my student discount after a class at Sig. The SAO has the short reset trigger, but it is a straight trigger which I prefer. It quickly turned into my favorite pistol.
It has been my goal handgun ever since i've got into guns... I had a regular 226, unfortunately I sold it, but eventually il get one of them legion 226 for sure!
Just bought a Sig P938 Legion for my wife, it really is an amazing little 9mm. Beautiful fit and finish and for my wife it fit her hand perfectly. We got a good deal brand new, paid $725. For the price point of the Legion series you get a lot for your money. Upgraded triggers, xray day/night sights, g10 grips, enhanced action and the cool factor for some. My wife loves it so I cannot complain that she has found her perfect conceal carry gun.
I bought a Sig 229 extreme after a deployment. It’s the predecessor of the legion. I love it. Super accurate and the trigger is great. Easiest shooting gun I own.
love to see this in the hands of Miculek. see what its really capable of
The Sig 226 legion is a phenomenal handgun. I’ve had the opportunity to shoot one. Great video guys. 👍🏻
The sig p226 legion was my First 9mm handgun. I put something like 2,5 k Rounds through it and had no problem whatsoever until Today. As i am from Germany and its Not so easy to buy a new Pistol whenever you want it i am very glad that i Made this purchase. I Love my Legion and Enjoy shooting it whenever i can. Keep up your great Contents and Stay safe. Best rgds from Germany ✌
Nice that I could really hear honest excitement for this Sig. make me glad my first handgun is a Sig P226 MK-25 other then SRT the same gun with a better FDE finish. great video. I let my Glock buddy shoot it and he had pretty much the same reaction.
This is my favorite pistol by far.
Very nice shooting. Beautiful hand gun. Thank you for your service and the awesome channel
I qualified for my texas ccl with this and scored 248 out of 250. 1000 rounds through it this year made all the difference in the feel. After "break in" its stupid smooth
That's how I felt when I first shot the mk25 that I bought my wife....then, I bought a legion for me. Exquisite handgun.
Thanks gentlemen. The Legion has been on my list for 2 years. Lord willing I will get mine in 357 Sig or 40cal. Later this year. Your video isn't helping my patience. Finances don't prioritize a firearm I don't "need". But, well, you understand. Good shooting. Thanks Kevin for loaning this Legion.
The sao version is just fn awesome
Great legion ....i just love these classic looking sig guns...Mr Eric great love and respect frm Pakistan
Awesome pistol I have owned for many years in 9mm. Thanks
my legions have been great shooters but they show wear pretty fast FWIW
I try to keep mine rubbed down with a light layer of lube although they say the newer ones are cerakoted and don't have the PVD finish anymore
mine had spots all over it where the finish wasnt applied evenly... love the pistol but cmon sig
yeah you can see mine is starting to wear in the video.
Kevin yup mine as well. I get nicks along the o so long upper slide rail
unfortunately, I feel like this is a trademark sig problem. I feel like my p320 wears a bit fast compared to some other guns. It looks kinda cool imho, but also not lol
Day at the range is always a good day, especially with a SIG Legion
What a beauty! IMO the P226 is the best looking pistol ever.
I’m buying this exact gun this week. I moved from Ca to Ohio so I’m not stuck with a stupid 10 rd mag. I own a Glock model 21, a Star 9 mm & a Smith & Wilson 7 shot .357 the Sig 226 has everything I’d want for a tactical pistol. My son thinks I should get the red dot but I disagree. Great video guys thank you for your service 🙏🏼🇺🇸❤️
i own one of these in the single action only model and omg its amazing. worth every penny
I put a short reset trigger kit in my p226 and it made a world of difference. I'd never go back to stock.
I recently picked up a P220 Elite. It is the finest, most accurate handgun that I’ve ever owned. I can only imagine that the Legion series would surpass it.
Love my W. German 226, and the finish doesn't wear off!
I have Legions in 220, 226 and 229 ... and love ' em. I was confused when twice you said the trigger was "adjustable". The trigger is awesome, but not adjustable, unless you've got something non-standard there. Let me know if I'm wrong, and it really is somehow adjustable.
Gives me goosebumps. I have 2 and two 220’s in .45acp and 10mm. The 226 is amazing. 18+1 factory mags
Mighty fine hand cannon my dude!
I didnt know 9mm qualified as a hand cannon now. What does that make .44 magnum? An anti- tank round?
Love mine, only I got the RX SAO. Might even call it my favorite handgun.
Thats why i went with my XDS 9mm 4" barrel wanted a single stack for conceal carry and the case and 5 free magazines sold me lol
I did the same with my service model mod 2. Got the bag and 3 extra mags. No complaints at all, lol.
@@johnstamps4829 niice
No more Springfield
I got the 226 Rx , and let me tell you,, WOW,, very accurate and smooth as butter,,
I turn heads at range all the time with it.
Its a Great gun period...
Definitely an extremely well engineered pistol. SIG Sauer classic pistols are classy.....
Thanks for sharing this video 🙏🙏
Dream pistol. So cool.
got a to love my old p220 west Germany they dont make anymore
I just purchased a 229 legion in 357 sig. I love it!
I changed the hammer spring in my 226 legion from 24lbs to 16lbs. it's a big difference
I have a 226 in 40 S&W and I absolutely LOVE IT!!
Jochen Heiden 40.... ewww
FishFind3000 Why eww! It is has outstanding stopping power but is still economical to shoot. It’s the ideal pistol cartridge. And it’s easy to convey the gun to .357 SIG. all I need is a barrel.
Impressive pistol. Enjoyed watching this video. Thanks Guys!!
I love mine, it's a shooter. The ergonomics fit me like a glove.
My wife just bought me a P226 Legion. I love that gun almost as much as I love her!
My old 226 legion was NOT corrosion resistant pvd finish lasted about a week. when i got the gun new it allready had finish problems under the grip panels.
Dude, do one on the Sig P229 Legion....I've got one in .357sig and absolutely love it.
@@cadrniadrctkers they are fantastic guns. I fell in love with the Sig P229 when my older brother was still with the US Secret Service. He retired after 24 years of service. The Sig P229 in
.357sig is their duty weapon. I'm sure that you can find one used. Check with your local dealers.
@@cadrniadrctkers Same here. Couldn't find a 229 Legion in .357 Sig...even on GunBroker. Got the 226. Badass gun nonetheless.
I got one, love it... comes with that excellent SRT, great sights, slick action with that finish... I have a 226 MK25 also that I sent to Sig for the SRT and every polish and trigger and spring work they could do and it too is remarkable, so much so that it is actually smoother than the Legion. I love my Legion out of the box but even Sig says it can be bettered by sending it in for trigger tuning and some other work. Would have been nice if the Legion simply came with everything already done but maybe not everyone wants that light of a trigger with a short and crisp reset. Mec-Gar makes some beautiful flush fitting 18 round mags for the 226 so you can have 18 + 1 in your holster.. Mec-Gar of course made the original Sig mags and you should always make sure you have Mec-Gars and not some of the newer Checkmates that may be made in the US as they are just not as reliable.
yeah man
Got a 229 Legion, I call it carrying with class hahaha. Great gun small enough you can carry yet big enough for a range toy.
The SAO legion is amazing. The trigger is unbelievable.
I bought a P226 Legion and it's my first pistol (typically do trap). I think I got some bad training on stance because I'm fatiguing quickly.
That or I'm just not used to the pistol stance.
It seems to me that semi auto handguns are just getting better,and better ! Accuracy ,finish,and trigger pull. It kind of makes me wonder what pistol's will be like 10 years from now.
I love the look and colour of that p226
I have the now-discontinued p226 enhanced elite which is pretty similar and I can say that the short reset trigger is awesome!
Bought the legion p220 in 10mm the other day I haven’t stop shooting it yet and I’m by far a rifle guy so I traded in my shield 2.0 compact for the legion p938 compact ..I couldn’t hit the side of a barn with that shield compact with the legion compact legion my groups are tight and on point...before the year is out I gotta get that 357 legion and 45 legion hopefully as Christmas gift it’s just a great line not to mention the free fitted legion case sig sends to for registering
I shoot Glock and Shadow2 in IPSC but P226 is always the perfect all-round design pistol to me.
Just a GORGEOUS pistola!! Super Sweet & Wicked Slick, wrapped in Awesomeness! Mike
I've never been a huge sig guy but have to admit that is a freakin gorgeous gun
It is also available in P220. 45 and 10MM
Maur Ice I have the 220 version here in Jersey 8 rounds is legal very sweet pistols!
Simply a joy to watch!
Yall should review the Sig SP2022
I have a Norinco "P226" in .40 S&W, cheap but I love it and was looking for a 9mm, pretty sure I'll check to get a Legion
@Daniel Bélisle: Are you in the US and if so, how did you acquire the Norinco P226 / D226?? I wanted to find one in a Tokarev round but couldn't due to US copyright laws. Cheers!
@@WMUKARATE He's probably in Canada, the Norinco copies of everything are everywhere up here.
These fun videos are the ones I like most.
Just bought an old sig p232. Great carry gun. Absolutely no frills, snag free, laser accurate. Wondering if you guys have ever handled one. If not check them out. Only downside is heel mag release, which is fine. It's trainable. My first handgun was an old Walther P1, so I'm a bit more comfortable than the average shooter with heel mag releases
Love my 226!!! My go to hand gun!
I guess y'all like this Sig more than the Arex Zero 1. It's striking since I just watched the Arex video the other day. That extra $600 dollars must yield some pretty amazing shootability.
Wtf is an arex?
I came pretty close to getting a 226 legion but I read the PVD finish was sometimes a bit inconsistent and wears off easily. I ended up getting a Mk25 and I put in the SRT trigger in it. Ended up costing a bit less, still got 3 mags with it and its going to be more durable
Considering this impasse. Tough choice for me! But no doubt, the mk25 seems indestructible.
Sig p226 whether it's the Sao or double action single action it is by far the best pistol you can buy hammer-fired striker fired you name it it just feels so good in the hand it is a little snappy but it is unbelievable it's got the shortest reset you'll find on any pistol the only other pistol that comes close to this is a Walter PPQ with an OverWatch Precision trigger very nice gun this is definitely the Cadillac
In thought it just had a rail, but it apparently comes with a rail “system”. WOW!
I've wanted one of these for a few years. I ended up with a Emperor scorpion 1911, and it is awesome, but next is this.
Eric, love your vids but got a question... why do you wait until you find your sight picture to reset the trigger? Just curious. Keep up the awesome videos!
Been a huge fan of these since they were announced (seems like a decade ago at this point).... Still too poor to buy one though. Lol
Mine is in 357 sig, it is even more accurate than the 9 mm. I consistently hit 6” plates at 50 yds. 10 yards 50 rounds on target can be covered with a quarter. The legion 226 is far better than the original 226 or the mk25 I can shoot the test drill in 6 seconds and shoot it clean with full power gold dots. It doesn’t get any better than the 226 legion. I own Wilson’s and nighthawks and I score better with the 226
Four pinnochio's🤥🤥🤥🤥
Glad Chad survived after letting him "have a few shots"
Love the SAO version.
The only complaint I have with my P226 elite version of this gun is minor. But the weight is just a little heavy loaded at 50 oz, so it's not intended for EDC in my opinion. But as a range gun it is beyond belief how great it is. Between the SRT and the accessory rail with a Streamlight 800 lumen it is the perfect home defense gun for things that go bump in the night. I prefer to carry my P938 SAS for EDC, Loaded with 147 GR hollow-points.
This is what a gun video is supposed to be.
Is the Legion better then the Mk25?
G'day from Australia!
"Wah gawn "from gun control heaven Jamaica. cheers mate.
My 226 Came with 3mags the G10 grips and the same trigger that the legion comes with.
It's only minus the rail.
I really didn't see spending an extra 3 to $500 for just the rail would make a big difference
Damn that's a nice case, the legions we sell at my shop come in those new grey textured boxes, nothing like the video
Was actually on there website yesterday there 800-1000. After I was talking to some guy at the gun store about the p320Rx I wanted.
Too cheap to buy a new 226 in 9mm, I picked up a red box (certified preowned) 226 in .40 for $400. What a great shooter.
Could you guys please review the sig p320 x5? I trust yalls opinion and wondering if its worth it
Make sure it's the X version running the Romeo sights...!!!!
Straight to the point I like it
I love that he's rockin' the ABU Fleece.
unste4lthyNinj4 there will be a lot of them hitting surplus stores in the next couple of years.
I have the exact same gun in .357 sig and absolutely love it! It took a while to find one that wasn’t in 9mm or 40s&w. I know I could just buy a barrel for the 40 but that’s just not the same haha
Any comments about the high bore axis? Does it matter?
I don't believe it does. Shot the 229 in .40, 226 in 9mm, and 220 in .45acp. Recoil wasn't even a thought in my head, they shot totally fine. Still miss my 226 though.
If you like the 226 Legion, you should look into and test its cheaper polymer little brother. The Sig Sauer SP2022. 9MM glory on a polymer frame that comes in around 500$-600$. I couldn't afford the 226, but the SP2022 comes close considering what it is.
I'm not really a Sig. fan, but, Nice gun!!!
One of very few Sig's I wouldn't mind owning.