The Only Sig That Doesn't Suck
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- The Only Sig That Doesn't Suck
Chadd hates almost everything that Sig Sauer makes. However, this gun has some redeeming qualities. Tune in to see what Chadd thinks about the Sig P226.
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I’m 75 years old US Navy vet served aboard the USS Forrestal CVA 59 I own a West German P226 I changed the grips as you said the originals are suspect love the piece. Thank you for your service man I enjoy your videos.
Same, Did some Dets on the FID in the Eastern Med. I have the P229 Legion and love it. Thank you for your service brother.
My dad served in the forestall in early 1960s
I served as well on the CV-59 in late 70’s
I own a compact P250 and it is good enough for me.
@@1Floridaman the USS Zippo she was a great ship! Nice to know you man!
I have carried both the P220 and P226 privately and as service sidearms, and consider the 220 the ultimate.45, I have never encountered a failure with either. This goes all the way back to the mid '80s for you youngsters.
Raise your hand if your P226 says “Made in West Germany” on it. Mine does and millions of youngsters don’t even realize there WAS a West Germany.
Carry a P220 for 9 years, reliability is perfect and love the feel
My first Sig was a P220 purchased back in the 90's. Over the years I have also owned a P226 and a P229 in 357 sig, but I did not like the grip on the staggered mag pistols. I traded the 229 in on a second Sig 45, a P220ST. Both P220's have been absolutely reliable, as were the 226 and 229 for the short time I owned them. I have tried other semi autos along the way but I am most proficient with the Sig P220's, by a large margin. I like the idea of high cap mags, but 7 hits is better than 15 misses.
Waiting to qualify w Sig p 220, it was birthday present from my wife. Great firearm.,
Well, my experience with the Sig 220 is that it smokes a Colt Gold Cup.
I love the gun.
The P229 was my duty weapon for nineteen years. Excellent gun.
Yes.
You're damn right. The 229/226 are tanks. They shoot anything and I found that the .40 caliber 165 loaded hot seemed to work the best in it. But regular ole 180 grain worked fine in it too. I never liked the 155s or the 135s. 165-180 worked great in it.
In the 9mm variant, I never found a 9mm round I didn't like in it. 115, 124, 147, they all worked great.
Still carry my P229 that was issued to me in 1994 that I carried for 18 years and was allowed to purchase from PD in 2012. Still shoots great.
Across a couple agencies I carrried a P228 and P229 (DA/SA and DAK) and damn if I don’t just love it. Will always be a classic P series guy. I did have a Glock when I was at Dieters. Not as fun.
Early Pistols of the 229 where very good, not all the later guns were built to the same standard of quality.
The P226 MK25 was my first gun. I bought it the first time I ever went shooting. I went with a friend who had a 226 in 40 and that was the first gun I ever shot. I knew I wanted a 9mm but loved that gun so I immediately walked out of the range into the store and looked for one, saw the MK25 and knew it was for me. I bought it and have carried it for the last 7 years now. I’ve had many other guns but this is still one of my favorites.
My first gun also. :)
only reason the OP likes it is because he is biased and carried it for his most likely short SEALS career.
@The_Real_Bro_Crypto what are you hatin for playa?
Mk-25 also my first. Love it.
Great pistol. I carried a SIG P228 (compact version of the 226) for 19 years as a plainclothes duty pistol. We had to buy our own pistols from an approved list of handguns. This was in 1990 when I went into plainclothes duty after 17 years in uniform. There were plenty of other handguns available, including the Glock 19 and S&W 39, 59 and 69 series. But after lots of consideration and trials, I chose the SIG P228. It was my primary duty handgun until I retired in 2009.
I much preferred the DA/SA hammer fired system and I liked the fact it had no manual safety, just a decocker. I had started my career with DA revolvers and then carried a Beretta 92FS for a few years before I went to plainclothes. I still prefer, and use, DA/SA or DAO hammer fired handguns for my EDC.
I still own the P228 and shoot it frequently. It has never malfunctioned in 33 years.
DASA for life
@@joogullae3456 Or...DAO hammer fired. I actually prefer that.
My three primary carry guns are a S&W Model 3914 DAO, S&W Model 642 DAO and S&W M&P .380 Bodyguard DAO.
I rarely carry the SIG P228 anymore because it is too big/heavy to conceal under my "old retired guy in Florida" clothing.
If I travel to colder climates, then the SIG goes with me.
@@garyK.45ACP those are sone awesome guns man.
I'm a civilian with basically zero knowledge of guns... The combination of a hammer fired, DA/SA, with no safety is what made me think that this could be an amazing "emergency" handgun
@@TheDylls They are the perfect self defense handgun. Not a good target pistol. Not a good hunting handgun.
Just the PERFECT personal defense handgun.
Revolver or semi auto. That is the ONLY thing I will _carry_ for self defense. They haven't made anything better yet.
Back in the mid 90's, I bought its baby brother, the P228. It is an absolutely fantastic handgun. Enjoyed this review.
Thank you for your service and for sharing your experience. I lost a career military brother in Mosul who dedicated his life to protecting freedom for all. I have much respect for all veterans.
I have a P220 and P2022 I like. Had a P938 that I hated so I traded it away
The P2022 is nice. My buddy has one. Pleasure to shoot.
You may not like this much but Mohamed across the ocean is not threatening our freedoms, not one bit.
Now George, Joe, Donald, Barack, and Bill sure have taken many freedoms.
So no thanks from me because going overseas actually empowers the ones that are taking our freedoms.
Chad, your production quality is much improved, and the volume seems just right. Thank's for not playing obnoxious music while shooting! 👍🇺🇸
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I thought he just talked really loud..
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the way he held up that SEALS qualification cert lets me know he didn't last long and probably worked finance or as a cook
I ran a P226 in the Police Academy and won "Top Gun" for best marksmanship without having any prior training or experience. It just feels right in my hands, so I spent double what the Glock 17 would have cost. The P226 was the best double stack option at the time (2007). It is heavy, but none of the new striker-fired stuff can touch its reliability. Very accurate and poops on Glocks. Sig, baby! 😎
CZ P-10 F firing special loads reliably that other CZ cannot.
That’s right
I had a similar experience as a newer shooter, when I switched from Glock and M&P to the 226 there was an immediate and marked improvement with my shooting that I leaned into and was able to carry back over to those striker pistols. I'm still better with a 226 though, there's nothing else that compares to it's SA trigger pull which lends a lot to making it so easy to shoot well personally.
You can depend upon Glock for two things ~ bullshit plastic garbage sights and a terrible trigger.
@@martinstiastny7679 even people who rarely shoot will transition between my Glock and then the 226 and it's always apparent to them how much nicer and more intuitive, and easy to shoot the 226 is
I have a P226 and a P229 and both are still the most reliable guns I own. Don’t know about the newer polymer guns offered from sig but those two tanks are amazing! Never leaving my collection!
What calibers????
I have a 229 in .40 and my only complaint is the recoil paired with the grip size, maybe I can get smaller back straps but I don’t have “big” hands so I can’t really get a firm grip on it, gun always wants to slip out slightly
In the early ‘90s when I was looking to buy my first handgun, I had the opportunity to speak to some of the team members of SDVT1 on Fort Island. I asked four of them which secondary they preferred. I was expecting to hear HK Mark 23. But rather, in unison, they all said, “Sig 226.” That’s all I needed to hear. To date this is the handgun on my nightstand. Thank you for your no BS review, and thank you even more for your service.
The Sig Sauer P226 was the first pistol I ever bought. That was back in 1985 and I paid $450 dollars for it. All these years later, with over 50 pistols in my arsenal, and this weapon is still my most accurate pistol. The only work I've ever done to it is to replace the recoil spring, that's it. Great, great gun!
I love it but CZ75 omega line is better. I like a 1911 over a sig honestly. I like a CZ over both! Shoot a cz75 for a month then go to your sig and you will see
It was also the first pistol I bought as well, 1989(?) $460 used best shooting pistol I own
@@mncoelacanth It’s nice to feel young with these dates you guys are thriwing out
First pistol I bought 30 years later
Same. "Stamped Slide" model, marked "Herndon, VA" s/n U123***
I changed recoil springs every 10,000 (Wolff +2).
The hotter the load, the better it shot.
Federal 9BPLE was the sweet spot.
I started my shooting hobby years after I left my 4-year Army hitch. Started with revolvers. Went to a Sig 229 because it works like a double action revolver, I didn’t find it a problem. It’s been flawless, you can mix any type/brand/style of 9mm in it and it just goes bang bang bang. It’s 11 or 12 years old, but it’s the Exeter manufacturing. Can’t imagine anyone hating it.
pipe down, boot
P228 here. 20 years. Just feels great in my hand compared to other pistols I have shot.
Yup, I find the same thing with the P229. Just feels right in the hand in a way most guns don't.
The first handgun I bought, and still have, is a P228. I like it a lot.
My EDC for the last 25 years has been a 229 in .40. It has been utterly reliable and my hands, unfailingly accurate. I'd bet my life on it. No rails on it, but it does have night sights. I have other pistols, but this is the one I carry. All metal, hammer fired.
I have always been a P22? fan. 226, 228, 229, 220, 227. I have no issues with the double/single action trigger. Great guns! You do have to pay attention to decocking it before holstering.
My first gun was a west german P220 .45. It was the reason I became a sig fanboy lol! Now I'm open to other manufacturers with sig testing on their customers, but I still have that P220 as well as the new P365X Macro
“Sig testing on their customers”???
I have had 2 of those and never had any issues. Had an early 229 and it was great.
My EDC is a 365 XL and I love the thing.
Nice! 365XL EDC too, but...am switching back to my 229. Ran it this weekend during a carbine/pistol course and fell in love with it again. The XL is great but forgot how much I enjoy shooting the 229.
I carried a 226 during my LE career and I agree completely with your assessment. The gun is absolutely reliable.
fuck the police
The Sig P226 is a great firearm. I have found that I like the P225-A2 much better. It's a single stack 9mm that in my opinion is the predecessor to the Legion series of pistols. It looks like a smaller version of the P226/P229, but feels much batter in your hands and it's extremely accurate and reliable.
My wife took a CCW class and selected this pistol to fire with as one of the loaner pistols. After she proceeded to shred the bulls eye target the instructor asked, "didn't you tell me that you had never shot before?" to which she responded "that is correct". He told her that she had found her pistol, but too bad, since Sig Sauer didn't produce it anymore. When she got home she showed me her targets and repeated what the firearms instructor had told her. The next day we immediately began looking for this pistol. Somehow it seems that there is a specific pistol that just works right for an individual. I'm still looking.
I asked SIG to apply the same mag tech to the P225 as the P365 and produce a staggered stack P225, but I doubt they listened. Their all about poly pistols now.
Another great video as always, keep them coming! The P226 was my very first pistol bought back somewhere in the mid 90's. I fired tens of 1000's of rounds through that gun and competed with it for several years. Never a single hiccup except for a bad batch of S&B ammo one time. I completely agree with your assessment...reliable as can be, but never really felt that great to shoot. A few years ago I traded it for the updated P226 Elite w/srt, ergo grip and extended beaver tail. Night and day difference...this is one gun I'll never part with!
TBH, the Beretta M9 wasn't a bad Service Pistol. Being an Instructor from 2003 - 2019 and Iraq Deployments 2004, 2005, 2009 in both the Marine Corps and Air Force, I saw very few die (M9's that is). The only Sig I used was the M11/228, it functioned as well as the M9. My .02 from personal experience.
The Beretta M9/92FS had/has to shoot three 10-shot groups (30 rounds) from a bench at 55 meters into 3" or less. It's still a outstanding choice and extremely accurate pistol despite what all the tactitard kids say or think.
M9 grip is to fat for many shooters.
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I was a PMI as well. The M9A1 is super Gucci. I wish it had a dovetailed front sight. We also used a lot of flavors of 1911. I'm sure the p226 is badass tho.
I much prefer the M9 over the P226, personally. I hate the recoil impulse of the P226. M9 might not do well in mud tests but as a civie, I really don't give a fuck. Handguns aren't designed for that type of thing to begin with.
All the metal P series Sigs are fantastic. 220, 226, 228, 229. I had the 232 for a while and that was great too. Even the polymer models like the P2022 are great. I have 2 of those as well
SP-2022 Sig Pro is the last Classic P-Series pistol Sig Sauer designed as it is told. That is why they are a poor mans P-226 and are awesome at a low price point with high value and return for your dollar. Very very accurate and smooth shooters.
Funny thing is I bought mine closeout from a local shop for $399 + tax. Nobody else wanted it and it sat in the case forever as it was passed by and overlooked by clueless people. Should have bought that gun guys.....it shoots like a laser for me. Dead on POA/POI in the center of the target into one ragged hole at 15+ yards pretty easily. It was NIB when I purchased it and have since fired a few thou through it which greatly impressed me.
The p232 is awesome. Wish they made a double stack without heel mag release. Seems like larger .380s are coming back into fashion this year.
The "Smart Man's 226," :-) @@JohnDoeEagle1
I have an sp-2022 and while it had a feed ramp issue from the factory I sent it back, they polished it out and it has run smooth ever since. I dont have the time on it nor the experience that a lot have but I like the feel of it and the fact that its hammer fired.
had one some years ago. Wished I had kept it. German made P226R. Might have to find another one. Thanks for sharing this gem with us!
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Go for the Tacops, it's a beauty & beast in the same gun
That's funny...I just checked out a used west German 226 at my lgs!
To start, thank you sir for your service. Awesome video man. I own beretta m9, 1911 acp and was looking for another and just don’t like Glock, and looked into sig p226 and you sold me. Thank you
One of the only former action guys who hasn't sold his soul to Sig. Refreshing
This comment is SO TRUE
They l ran glocks into sig started its big ad push...I am not a glock or sig fan but it is obvious.
You bear me to it but you’re absolutely correct.
Americans have always followed whatever the military was using, seems to me all the "former" guys switched to the 320 because it was current issue
John Lovell hasn’t.
I have had my P226 DAK for almost 18 years, never had malfunction,,,, only had bad ammo a few times... i love it
Hey Chadd, I carried the 226 in law enforcement in the 90's, and loved it. I transitioned to the HK USP45 until retirement. It was the Cadillac of handguns, but it and four mags were a workout on my back day in and day out.
Yeah my HK45 is a heavy beast but a cool gun.
I had an H&K .45 back in the late '90s/early 2000s and I agree with the weight assessment but I also found it to be a bit too wide for EDC. The slimmer P220 .45 (W. German) became my favored carry back then.
Really like the P365 for concealed carry. Yes they had early issues. It’s light, holds a decent amount of rounds and has shown good durability. Shoots more accurately and with less felt recoil than any other subcompact I have ever tried. Damn right I’d trust my life to it. Highly adequate to “fight my way back to my rifle.”
Are you trying to convince us that it’s a good gun or yourself? I have an old early 80’s P226 that I carried as a duty weapon for many years, and I will never get rid of it. A great gun by anyone’s standards. But, at the same time, I will not be buying any of the new SIGs. Years ago, for some reason the whole culture of the company shifted and it never recovered. One problem after another. I just don’t trust them with my life anymore.
@@Mike-wh9dqI mean, the title of the video is "the only sig that doesn't suck" which implies all other sigs suck.
OP just stated a contradiction to the title of the video. Seems relevant.
my 365xl has rusted like a boat anchor in less than a year. worst coatings I've ever seen on a weapon. Many others have had that issue as well after researching. Sig is so over rated. Just google the CEO's "early life" section and you'll understand why they're hoovering up gov contracts.
Kind of cringe how he has to hold up that qualification certificate. "HEY LOOK AT ME! PLEASE I NEED VALIDATION!" That's all it means.
Carried my 365 for 3 years straight at appendix. Use it for IDPA competitions, and have over 10k rounds through all original parts. I can count on 1 hand how many times it’s not fed, or failed to eject. No rust, and I carry appendix 365 days a year. I think people that have rusting Sigs just suck at maintenance. 🤷🏻♂️
A 229 was the first gun I ever carried and is still one of my favorites. The grip is thick but it fits my hands nicely and points very naturally.
I’ve got a P320C and absolutely love it. Never had any problems and it fits like a glove. But I’m just an average Joe, not a SEAL.
I was deployed to Iraq and don't have to hold up any certificates in a sad attempt to gain attention. I have videos of me on combat missions outside the wire. All that certificate means is he got through selection. That doesn't mean he was a SEAL. He definitely didn't make the cut if he's that proud about it. How many actual SEALS do you see holding up certificates? Exactly.
I was lucky enough to acquire a surplus Sig 226/Mk 25. It was my first Sig pistol. I bought it because I wanted that piece of nostalgia, and I wanted to try a DA/SA semi-auto. I like the heavier weight. After shooting it out to consider pistol distances, 50+ meters, it quickly became my favorite pistol, and still is. I added a TLR-8 light/laser to the rail and made it one of my carry weapons. Talk about smooth operation and flawless! I have a couple other Sigs now and like them too, but my P226 Navy is the best of the group. 👍
My first gun was a German 220 decades ago. What a fine pistol. I wish I still had it.
I've got a P226 MK25 and the first thing I did was put Sig's SRT (Short Reset Trigger) Kit in it and an E2 grip on it. Love the gun with one exception... the weight. Whether it be working on a range all day, working in the store or (before I blew my knees out) runnin & gunnin. The one thing I found that may be exactly what you're talking about with POA v POI is that using a Combat Sight Picture is this gun's favorite. And finally when I say TY for your Service, it's not a trite compliment. With a long family history of service including my dad who taught with Col Cooper (His name Tom too), we lost a nephew in Iraq on Christmas Eve 2006. In our family, we know the value of your service.
My first 45 was a p220.
28 years of reliability.
I kinda like that, till I sold it.
Now I like other stuff.
Thanks bro
P226 & P220 are both amazing pistols. Tough as a pistol needs to be.
Gotta love those older P series Sigs for sure. I won't buy a new one but if I found and older 226 or 229, I'd snatch it up. German frame or full German are preferred.
Great video. 👊
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My local gun shop has a West German P226 for sale.
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You better jump on that.
@@J.Young808 Snatch it up. If it ain’t made in Germany it ain’t shit.
@@GenXMafia Actually, the US Sigs are much better than the German ones! They have forged and milled solid SS slides - rather than the stamped and welded German ones. The only instance I can think of where US made beats German made. lol
My sights died out after 7 years after being issued them. The gun came with white dots the job ordered we get might sights after they had to send them back for rust treatment ( K-coating protection) . Be cheap, get a rust bucket. It’s great now. As for the magazines cleaning and oil. I still use it for my LEOSA recertification training every year.
That was a very good review and I agree with your assessment. However you can get different triggers for the P226 you can get a short trigger with a short reset which may help with length of pull on some shooters.
Yup. G10 grips and an SRT and it's near perfect.
carried a 226 in the police academy, have been carrying a 229 in .40. since 2002. great gun. have added a houge grip and tritium sights.
Hogue
Love the P226. I bought one after I got out of the Navy. Mine was made in West Germany.
I got into the Sigs back in the 90’s own a 220,229,226,225,228. Back in the day, you could pick up a nice used Sig for around $300.
Spot on with breakdowns, edits & information. Enjoyed immensely, Outstanding,👌
A friend of mine has carried a SIG 226 for years, open carry. I think that's the only pistol he owns.
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I appreciate the review and information. Curious what the issues the reviewer has with the other Sig weapons.
The P226 is renowned for its quality and reliability. My first civilian duty gun was a P220 in Alaska, fairly harsh environment. Never had any reliability issues. Since then, I have trained and carried the P226 in CA… another phenomenal firearm! The training mechanics related to hammer-fired pistols are perfectly stated. While others jumped to striker-fired options, I did not want to transition to a new weapon platform. Training is key to fundamentals, consistency, and confidence. Another nice video!
My P229 is an SAO. Love it. Virtually identical to P226 but 1/2" shorter barrel (same if it's threaded).
Damn I love this channel. Great work on this review Chadd. It's good to see a Pipe Hitters view on the 226
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Pipehitter? Maybe. I don't agree With most of his opinions on this particular topic.
Carried two different P220s in my 23 LEO career. First was double single then they made us convert to DAO. So I got the P220 DAK full sized and a carry sized. Dropped 2 bad guys with the first gun but never used the DAKs on a human. All of them were insanely reliable. I was in a specialty unit for 17 years and we were constantly taking off high risk targets. No other gun I would want to take into those types of situations.
Were they black
@@RsFrag3d One was, why ?
Agree 100%. I bought one 30 = 35 ago from a pawnshop $ 275.00 came with a few Pachmayr stainless mags. Heavy clunky boat anchor...
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We carried issued P226 at the Nevada Test Site in the 80s-90s. Great guns !
I like the Sig Sauer lineup of guns. Personally, I own the P320 M17, X Five, and the X Compact. All three are outstanding quality handguns, being reliable, accurate, and ergonomically pleasant with great smooth triggers.
With that said, my favorite brands are Walther (PDP), Canik (METE), CZ (P10C), and then Sig Sauer.
I evolved out of the first successful striker-fired polymer handgun from the early 80s. Nowadays, you find amazing quality handguns from dozens of gun manufacturers other than Glock.
Love the M 17
Same, I have never had any malfunctions with my XCarry P320. As reliable as my Glocks.
There are dozens of fantastic handguns made by different gun manufacturers other-than-Glock.
Have to agree. My W. German P226 (with the frame rail) performs constantly and consistently, and will never be sold or replaced. If I had to pick one handgun for the rest of my life, the 226 would be it. Any time I take a new shooter to the handgun range, I start them on the 226, and they always do well. POA/POI is very natural, and the weight of the frame and slide absorb recoil beautifully. And the large grip is perfect for my big mitts. Keep an older Gen Glock 17 to maintain my striker fluency, but not my thing. My son rated Sharpshooter on his handgun qualification with a well maintained 320, which he was really impressed with. I will say, I am also a big fan of the basic Sig 1911 Nitron. Mine functions like a champ for a factory produced, non-smithed 1911 - and you 1911 shooters out there know what I’m talking about.
Ive got the P220R, .45acp w/ Hogue grips... same one Chris Kyle traded his 226 navy pistol for. But he was actually shooting people w/ a F.A.S.T. team so what did he know? My siglite sights still glow after 15 years.
My first few guns were the Sig 226, 228, 229. All are still in my safes and thats what got me started on Sig Sauer, from a civilian point of view I have never had any trouble with Sig Sauer, but then I’m not a Navy Seal.
I went for the P226 MK25 for my first pistol as well but I have to admit the cz-75 was a strong consideration as well.
Cz has fantastic stock triggers! No one makes a better factory trigger than CZ except for high end 1911’s!
Carried the 226 for 20 years thousands of rounds no issues best grip for a big guy and accurate as they come.
I was a police officer for 8 years and we used the P226 in .40cal. I was on a specialized unit and we put a lot of rounds through our guns. The only issues we ever saw was some frame cracking on the rear tang on very, very high round count guns (think mid 90s frames with 25 years of use) and I think shooting .40cal in a 9mm design was the cause of that. Also some recoil springs breaking because our armorers had terrible history for maintenance tracking. I've shot my P226 in competition (2 gun style) and have scooped handfuls of grit and sand into empty magwells. Just seperated the slide from the frame, shook it out and it was good to go. There are a lot of things you can complain about with the gun, but the utter failure proof nature of the gun is amazing.
So you were a rights violator for 8 years?
When I was LE I carried a P226 for 10 years. It always went bang, never malfunctioned with out being induced.
Was it heavy, yup, did it bother me? Nope.
Right before I left the force my department contracted out with S&W and we got the M&P series of handguns. Not sure how they worked out in the long term.
I still carry a Sig today. My EDC is a P229.
Sercret service still uses the p229.
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Secret service needs to use a p229 and aim at Brandon's head.
I have the 229 and i have to agree and disagree. I love the grip, its what got my attention. And I cant remember any malfunctioning that wasn't ammo related. Mine is a 40 but it was the only version when itbwas made. But i love DA/SA and metal guns thats why the 226/229 would be my favorite pistols. Enjoyed watching 👍👍
P226 SAO Legion is absolutely amazing. Highly recommend. Have that and p220r Extreme & P220 Carry SAO Legion. POA vs POI all good except Legion P220 Carry. Shot way high and had to buy different rear sight to correct. Now all 3 are gtg.
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I have a West German made P-220 I love, it does have some drawbacks, heel drop magazine release and no lite rails. I looking for a 226 to save money on ammo. Great video.
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Great weapon. My 226 and 229 Both shoot with a lower or 6 o'clock hold. I usually put 2 mags of double action only through them when I train.
Man if Sig really thought about it and updated the 226 for this era with features like a much shorter bore axis like a CZ and a few other changes it could be on top of the world again.
I agree, But I doubt they will ever do it. They have the Legion.
Probably as close as they will get.
I have an old West Germany made 226 that was handed down to me after my dad died. Rarely shoot it. I did have a gunsmith replace a few springs on it.
I also will add the CZ 75 P01 is a killer pistol. Love mine.
The P226 Made in West Germany was my fav. back in the 90s.
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Great video, looking to buy a P229 for my EDC. Liked and subscribed and thank you for your service.
Carried a P220 for a duty sidearm for 17 years, I switched to a P226 the last 2 years of my 33 years of LE service, the only thing I had to watch due to the year round weather conditions here in the northern Midwest was rust. Mags were always loaded 24/7/365 and also never had a problem as long as I use either Sig or Mec-Gar. I know you're a Glock addict and I feel similar about Sigs, Ford vs. Chevy. There are several retired Navy Spec Op UA-cam creators that carry the P365, it has been my CCW choice the past several years. I watch your channel as I do learn some very good lessons, it's too bad my 70 year old body doesn't always agree.
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I bought a new 229 in the early 1980s, I think I was one of the first to get on the 40 S&W bandwagon. I recently started carrying it again after trying Glocks, 1911s, S&W, Springfields, etc. I’ve come full circle. Mine was made in Germany. I love the trigger.
The 226 has been on my list for a while. I hope to get one this year or whenever I find one
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Awesome video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience, and for sharing your weapon. The SIG 226 definitely has an amazing reputation. What are your thoughts on the HK USP?
My dad used this weapon in the service and now I got one, we still use his old mags from 94
I shot a perfect qualifying score with the Sheriff's department with a Sig P220, having never fired a handgun before in my life. It's my go to gun for home defense.
I have a couple of them too and mine are also extraordinarily accurate. Try Blazer Brass 230 grain FMJ in yours if you can find it. Mine will shoot into one hole loaded up with that factory practice ammo.
@John Doe yes, I've used that ammo and several others. No issues with the gun and I've had it since 2007.
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I have a 1995 West German "KF" P-220, 2005 Nitron P-220R and a very rare 2010 "black stainless" ALL stainless Nitron P-220R.
Edit: Had to look at the exact model on the box so you know what I am talking about. They only made them for a very short time. The slide and frame are BOTH stainless with the Nitron finish over it.
Manufacturer Sig Sauer
MFG NO 220R45SBSS
SKU 1015550
UPC 798681432486
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My 220 is marked Browning Arms. It was one of the first sold in the US. It is a tack driver and reliable
I love my P226. My Dad suggested it initially. He was also Navy. I’m stationed up here in Alaska and it works like a dream. I do have the Glock 20 for bear defense, though. Not sure a 9mm would be a good choice in bear country no matter how much I love my P226 😂
The Sig 220 226, Glocks and HK USP you cant go wrong and thanks to the great variety we all can pick our favorite brand and caliber.
I’ve got an old made in West Germany P226 with the sand cuts in the frame rails. It’s had so many rounds through it that the slide has worn a slight groove in the hammer. Only thing I’ve had to do to it is change out the springs. Like the Energizer bunny it keeps going and going.
I carry a p320x. The first sig I’ve ever owned. It’s been a great little gun. Not failed me yet.
The striker fired P320 series was created from the failed P250 hammer fired guns, The lack of a firing pin lock on the P320 makes them very dangerous and the overall quality is not as good as the German made weapons. I sold my P320 and I couldn't be happier.
Refreshing to see a “Tip of the Spear” guy that hasn’t been bought by Sig.
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he made it to selection, doesn't mean anything. I want to see a video of him on a combat mission outside the wire. I have plenty.
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Thank you for your service!
I've run a Sig P226 since a old Team guy buddy introduced me to them back in 87 and never had anything since and hasn't ever jammed or failed and it's well used but still beautiful and my trusty
Sig Sauer also makes the P210 and that's supposed to be really good. It's like a bullseye competition 9 x 19 handgun. They make some decent 1911's too and 1911 related guns like the P238 and P938.
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I have a Sig 1911 Extreme. Shot it in IDPA, only thing that ever failed me was the magazines. Replaced all my 1911 magazine basepads for the Wilson Combat steel ones, and it's been a tack driver. Unless you put it side-by-side with a Series 70 1911, you'll never notice it has a firing pin safety, the trigger is that good.
I love my p226 legion. I’ve been carrying it for a year now and just recently went to a pro slide and threaded barrel with a custom mount for ade red dot. I can’t stop looking at it.
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I probably wouldn’t be able to stop looking at it either.
Are you able to easily conceal it? My torso is too narrow and my p226 just won’t conceal at all. I still love it to death and it’s for home/truck defense, but I ended up getting something smaller , for actual edc, unless I’m just going to carry the p226 in a shoulder bag (it has a gun pocket in it).
@@rudrashakti108 yea it hard to conceal… too large of a pistol…. I just carry it in a bag just like yourself.. I might have to buy another edc as well
@@IAW_OPSEC You can deep conceal it with a low riding IWB appendix holster. Unless your gut is on the larger side, in which case it may not be so comfortable.
Another option is a holster fanny pack that you carry on your front side.
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I agree with your assessment of the P226. I also have always liked the Sig Sauer P239. It doesn't pack as much ammo as the P226, but it is just about perfect for deep carrying concealment with comfort, and shooting comfort.
P239 is my carry... S/F, MSgt USMC Retired
I also carry the 239 tactical, granted it doesn't carry the ammo load of the 226, but I also carry spare mags. It always goes bang when I need it to.
My EDC is a Glock 42, baby G in .380 Auto. Weight loaded is 15 oz. Holster is a suede pocket model from Galco. Grip with pinky mag base, is excellent and I have large hands. Recoil is low. Sights are excellent in my opinion, very visible. Stock trigger is terrible, but the aftermarket provided parts and YT provided knowledge to detail strip, polish and replace a few parts. Result is smooth rolling letoff at 4.5 lbs. Sort of a short-light DAO. I carry it in condition 3, per my Army training. Accordingly, risk of a mishap is virtually nil.
P210 , P229 , P227, P225 , MCX, MPX, P365, P365XL , yeah Sig makes a lot of really great guns.
Yes, in addition to P226, P220 and even the little p224 (if you can find one) are really great guns.
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No matter which “team” you subscribe to in the Sig family, you cannot deny there was controversy surrounding the reliability of the 320/365 (striker) family when they released. Like it or not, this is ALWAYS gonna give Glock some “ammo” in the argument. …annoying as it may be to you. It’s gonna take some years for Sig to wear that off. Every firearm has gone through the same growing pains. Glock is on Gen 5 now. They’ve been in the game 30 years, refining one design. The collective R&D around the world for people living and dying using those guns is probably a number that makes the devil turn his head. If guns are “tools” then tools are just simple things that operate a function. Combust and project. Designs don’t HAVE to change to operate that function. It’s like obsessing over nail-guns for construction. Wouldn’t you just get the nail-gun with the best reputation since you’ll be using the f*ck out of it?
the rattler is on my wishlist fs
228 to 226 u left out the real sigs quality west Germany proffed them or the cream of the crop
Agree about the grip. Love this pistol, though. I also have the P225A (unfortunately now discontinued) and that single stack grip improves the handling greatly for me.
The more compact single-stack P239 was a great model as well.
I owned and carried the P225A for a few years. It's a great pistol. I have no idea why I sold it.
Same here!
Wonderful model. I had its compact version the P228 for many years and it was an awesome Concealed Carry weapon
Sig P220 is just as reliable. Not as much capacity but then again with a .45 you have the luxury of not having to shoot stuff twice.
You don't HAVE to shoot stuff twice, but it is more fun when you do. Kind of like getting a second hit on the pinata.
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Agreed..The 226 is top shelf.
I've got the E2 with a smaller grip and I'm very happy with it but it hasn't been through anything like what you've put yours through.
First time I've come across your channel. I will definitely be coming back.
Bought my first West German 226 at Three little pigs gun shop - Indiana after night shift at all night drug store in the hood on Arlington Ave. It replaced my 10mm Delta Elite. Security work in 1991 never a dull shift left because of complaints from customers they wanted it to stay wild and easy pickings. They'd rather have a armed robbery than a shootout.
I always wanted ones those colt delta 10mm...last one I saw was in 97
@@tyronebuggums2954 Too much recoil in the early loadings for fast double taps .
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I used to play pool at 52nd and keystone. Those areas in 1991 were some sketchy areas. I was carrying a sw 5906 back then.
I own a west German 226 and it’s a great gun. I put a Grey Gun trigger in it and shooting is awesome. I fired it “Scalaria” style once and all 15 rounds ran with no problem unlike the Beretta 92 I tried it on which stove piped so I sold the Beretta.
I would recommend the Sig Sauer SP2022, excellent handgun, very reliable, accurate combined with excellent value for money. Never could understand why sig doesn't market it more.
Compared to every other handgun Sig (currently) produces, the SP2022 is the biggest pain in the ass to service because of the frame components (with the 322 coming in a close second). Never worked on a Mosquito, but I've heard they're real bad too. That aside, apparently a lot of people just don't trust the concept of a plastic-classic
But I wholeheartedly agree with you. My SP2022 is my favorite range handgun. It's just a real cozy shooter. The geometry and weight distribution hits a perfect balance that gives it excellent recoil recovery. If they were more reliable, it would be my carry gun. Just got it's metal frame cousin (a 229 variant), but haven't gotten to shoot it yet. Chances are pretty good that I'll have a new favorite after I do.
@@colesutra Not sure what you mean about the reliability, never had a single hiccup with mine.
I have a 2022 as a range pistol and it's been flawless.
Thank you for your service, I also have a p226 legion SAO. I love it.
I'm sorry, but that's just not possible. Didn't you hear him say at 3:09 that all hammer-fired handguns are DA/SA? Don't feel too bad, think of all those people out there that think they own 1911s that are single-action-only - poor deluded fools!
Have had 239 for 2 decades. Flawless and drives tacks. Only pistol I've ever had more accurate was a colt 1911. It has a lot more barrel.
Same here. I have Sig 239, 220, 226 and M11A. Most accurate with the 239.
I'm a retired Seabee who spent 10+ years serving with Naval Special Warfare. I bought A Mk 25 226 after my summer vacation to Iraq, where I carried one. What a gun! yeah, the grips suck, the high bore axis, blah blah blah. It runs like a locomotive and looks cool. the other sig that doesn't suck is their 1911. I don't know about today, but mine is 10 or 12 years old, and they were hand fitted at the time, and it runs smooth as butter, and super reliable. it's as heavy as a brick
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Was issued a 228 in the 1980’s also purchased a 226. Grip and trigger reach were a little big/ long for me. Had a short trigger installed which helped. Great guns just never fit my hand properly.
I own (and will keep) two P226 - one Blackwater, one Legion. Also own ... and keep... a P220 and a a P2022. Yes, they have a fat grip. But I'm a little overweight myself😜
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The Blackwater one is a really cool gun. I bet they are worth a pretty penny.
The 220 and 226/228/229 are awesome guns. The original 226 (with stamped slide) is bar-none the best wonder 9 of the 80's, and if you add an SRT to it, E2 grips, and 18 round mags, its an easy shout for best full size pistol of all time.
Don't forget about the p225! Lol any of the classic design sigs are fantastic gun's. I've owned quite a few of them now. My favorite to shoot is the p6 (p225 German police version)
I have an older German frame p229, that I added the SRT, and E2 grips. What a difference those grips make in my smaller hands. The reset is incredible!