And you’ll never be better until you realize that you’re a nothing nobody, and a Massad Ayoob you will NEVER be. Don´t forget the E2 grip replacement, if you have small hands… Haven´t found a person yet that CAN`T operate the DA trigger on a fullsize P226 / P228 / P229 with the E2 installed… Sometimes even without the “short trigger” installed…. Sig makes other models that are more appropriate for concealed carry, like the P239, or their polymer framed pistols. The balance and look was amazing. Nick, I’m checking them out, thanks for sharing. The Legion P226 Legion RXP is equipped with a slide-mounted reflex optic, the ROMEO1PRO. At a trigger pull of around 1,400 g, the single-action trigger induced a small amount of creep after the pull-off during testing. Shoot confidently and enjoy the crisp reliability of … I’m sorta in the market for a 9mm to conceal carry. Stop pretending you had it “so hard”. I think it’s much the same with a firearm of the quality of the P226–they’re not for everyone, but if you want superior performance, durability, readily available parts and buy things like firearms and automobiles intending to keep them for the long haul, I can’t imagine any pistol I would recommend more. Since the SA version does not feature an uncocking function, the left-sided elevation in the upper area of the handle can also be dispensed with. This P226 has much more sentimental value than the other one ever could have. =(, What a difference a year makes… I’m happy to report that I was able to track down my Dad’s P226. The lack of a safety means that the P226 can be quickly drawn and employed if deadly force is required. I have shot my buddy’s Sigs (he has several models) and really liked them so when I came upon the used one I had to jump. And this did occur exactly at the time of major problems with bases in Italy and lack of general NATO buying from Italian arms makers. I hope to shoot it soon, but I need to find some 147 grain 9×19 subsonic ball ammo at a “reasonable” cost. I purchased a brand new p226 legion RX SAO for $1286 just three days ago. You can’t just have one. Then, there are people who WILL use their pistol to fight during the course of their jobs, whose jobs may change the course of human destiny, or for whom cost is not the over riding criteria when lives are at stake… Special Forces, Secret Service, CIA… they are the ones using SIGs. I got my first SIG, an SP2022 in 9mm a month and a half ago. I had a Ruger 9mm, not a bad gun but accuracy sucked. There’s now a trigger called the “Short Reset Trigger” or SRT that SIG has started installing on their guns (and will happily upgrade your existing P226 for a price), and it fixes every complaint I have about my trigger. The Sig 226 is flawless BUT their reps SUCK when you have a question, The reason the military went glock it was cheaper. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. But back to the post. With the “Legion” pistol models, SIG Sauer offers some great variations on the popular classic P226 theme. You’re just so incorrect/misinformed/making s*** up that it’s almost a joke. The simplest available theory need not be most accurate. That gun has been passed (well, sold) to a TTAG reader in Virginia. Trust me when I tell you that the P-226 is as fine a gun as any out there. I love it. Overall: 7.7″ Frustra fit per plura quod potest fieri per pauciora (“It is futile to do with more things that which can be done with fewer”) – William of Ockham. Wish I still had it. The natural state for a 1911 hammer is “cocked and locked”, NOT resting on the firing pin! III. When it came time for me to buy my first pistol I was on Lonmg Island in ahuge gun store and the minute I picked up the Sig 226 I said wrap it up, On my way out of the door I noticed a Bernilli M-1 Shot gun and then a Saiger 7.62 x 39 Expensice day but all the firearms have proven anazing reliabilty with never a single jam or misfire, At the range I noticed many of the glocks were jamming . Don’t know why I waited so long to try the Sig, but overall there is no finer handgun made. My ideal handgun. I figure that the Beretta 92 can wait a while longer. Finally on your Kimber. On a gun like the 1911, the natural state for the hammer to be is flush against the firing pin. What makes all4shooters.com different?For one thing, it's the journalistic and editorial content we provide, but also the value-added services we offer. I had to think about it (choking g down a grand) so I told them I needed to walk around to think about it for a few minutes. The truth of this concept is usually covered very thoroughly by the “201” level of most any type of university science curriculum. The P226 Legion RX SAO variant brings the same feature set to the table in a single-action only package. The Sig P226 was the first handgun I ever bought. Caliber: 9mm I picked-up the Sig p226 in 9mm today and what a sweet gun. SIGs are like potato chips. I find the CZ-P01 and the SP-01 to be a tad more accurate at distance and very easy to keep on target. FM 3-23.35 (the Army’s pistol marksmanship field manual) from back in 2003 has this alongside the Beretta-made M9, and even our Nasty Guard unit is seeing the M11 (although we just traded in our muskets for M-16A2s). Although the model shown in the pictures above does not have it, the current Sig P226 does come with an accessory rail similar to other pistols in this category (see http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProductList/pistols-p226.aspx). With 10’s of thousands of rounds through it, I have never had a malfunction, I’ve had no problem from the barrel slide lock, it has always locked back after the last round in the magazine is fired and my very large hands feel very natural and comfortable on the grips, though both of my now-grown children and several girlfriends trained on it with no handling difficulties. Ratings (Out of Five Stars) • Two-thirds of all M9 pistols endurance tested at Beretta U.S.A. fired 5,000 rounds without a single mal function or, at most, with only one malfunction. Field stripping is easier, and the parts and the overall platform is sturdier. Even talked myself out of swapping the basic Heine sights for some TruGlos. Of course, the SIG P226 is nothing new; the pistol has been around since 1980, and the SAO … They are great guns. Sold it. One thing about this weapon: the fit and finish are perfect. So play nice, work together and let’s get some common sence back in Washington. The M9 is the most rugged, reliable, pistol that ever served in the US military. I agree with you though, the thing is a tank and makes for insanely uncomfortable concealed carry. And indeed they did. For starters, the front and rear sights are fixed, and the front sight is very visible with a bright green inner circle. Your benz would spend most of the time in the shop getting expensive repairs, like everyone else’s benz. The most expensive amongst. I bought a Mosquito… liked it. I’ve been out of the SiG loop for awhile, and it seems like a different company now, but the tried and true 226es are legendary and fantastic heaters. I acquired my Sig P226 in 1992 in Miami, FL for duty carry as an INS inspector. I am very impressed with its accuracy in 9MM. My first was a 226 .357 sig ,then a 220,then a springfield loaded(up the road) then a bunch of others including a GI springfield some 22s only thing I can afford to shoot now. It seems the tolerances are too close to allow for powder residue. There was a DOA investigation and report on the whole thing. Still a great gun and I’m thrilled to have it – shoots very well, is incredibly easy to take down and clean, and it very, very reliable. At the end of the day the 9mm hate is retarded-I don’t think anybody would like getting hit by 340lbs of kinetic energy especially if its throwing hydras or xtps. It is in fact nothing more than a bit of a heuristic conceit; it is a learning gimmick. Your thinking in the ‘Overall Rating’ category is flawed. I “heard” that these weapons were built to strict quality standards, but I don’t know what that means. On the negative side, many Sig pistols do tend to weigh more than other competitors in its class. I had a 92FS , gave it to a buddy. Even the sight system on the Beretta is measly. It’s just that THEIR requirements weren’t the same as the Army or other services. How do you know if it is the new style 226 with the newer trigger or not. I’ve owned 3 hi-points in the past that you wouldn’t want to drawl on!! you get the point. As a Beretta 92FS in 9mm and Sig 226 in 40 cal owner, I would have to say sig over Beretta ANY DAY… Beretta is bulky, heavy, crappy finish with a 3 mile SA trigger. When I was asked to review the SIG LEGION 229 RX Compact for this month’s review, I jumped at the opportunity. Yes, seriously, but that’s mainly for Sig-Sauer rifles. I absolutely adore the P226 in 9mm (never tried the 40). I love the short reset on my dad’s P226 Platinum Elite… not to mention, it’s a good looking gun. I should note here that SIG offers a “short trigger” (basically a skinny trigger) as a retrofit. At all4hunters.com, we focus on hunting rifles and shotguns , hunting ammunition and the associated optics and equipment . It has been suggested that the Italians won due to an under the table agreement about being able to stage missles in their country. If you have small hands it may be a little less perfect. For Ruger, for me personally, it would be either a Mark II or a Vaquero (for a lot of people, it might be a Blackhawk or Security Six). I just purchased my second Sig, a P226 9mm tactical along with a 22L conversion kit. I love their fit and finish, reliability, even their utilitarian appearance. For me, it’s perfect. Every firearms manufacturer has their signature handgun. In the US, the SIG Sauer P226 Legion service pistol is also available with the DA/SA combination and even in the in-house caliber of .357 SIG as well as in .40 Smith & Wesson. It is not one of the most popular hand guns on the planet because it has a fan base or anything like that. TAP/RACK is part of the FIRING SEQUENCE, albeit an abnormal firing sequence. The SAO is available in 9mm. Picked up a police trade in beater (circa ’98 vintage) 2 years ago, just ’cause. It’s not about snob appeal, it’s not about something is better than nothing, it’s not about cost. Even after I arrived down range, the only pistols seen were M9s among U.S. personnel, and a number of new Glock 17s and what looked like Walther P99s in the hands of Iraqi Police. Can’t go wrong with either. Little pricy but well worth it to me. Terrible feeling not knowing your only means of protection may or not may not fail. There is some controversy related to the Army service pistol trials to replace the 1911. The price point of the sig is reasonable. Sometimes I shoot the smaller one better, other times the larger. Too long, too heavy. As far as complaints about cost of ownership, what difference does $200-$300 make over the span of 30 yrs, somewhere close to 100,000 rounds fired and dependability I do stake my life on? While in some cases as in the M14 rifle and the M2 .50 cal machine gun it’s not always a bad thing, but in their choice of the M92 over the P226 it was. Its an air pistol with 101% quality. Love the SRT on the P220 Carry, which has less recoil than a Browning Hi Power. The Sig P229 Legion RXP has Electro-Optics X-RAY high visibility day/night sights … The only reason I knocked a star off was the damned slide stop. The P226 RX SIG Sauer sent for review was the SAO version. if that does not work take it to a gun smith but first just try pulling on the Clip if it stays in place my guess would be your doing something in your shooting motion. Both are very fine handguns. Its a great gun and easy to get on target. which sig p226 model is good for people with medium average hands? When he passed away from a cardiac arrest, my mother sold it… pre-ban 15 round mags and all. We haggled the price down to $470 so I snagged it up. The P226 Full Size RX model has an aluminum alloy frame with a stainless steel slide, accessory rail, and Sig's four point safety system. Great review. At first I ask myself “What was the great Pistol a man have ever made today?” Surprisingly a Sig Sauer with a very plain design and Appearance. The effort and craftsmanship in a sig is what you get. For the last three years I’ve been using my P226 in every 3-gun and USPSA competition, and in general it runs amazingly well. There customer service is the worst. What about a p228 or p229, the carry models of the 226. Not that the M9 was a bad pistol, the 226 is just better. The spring isn’t under tension, and the hammer has no way of impacting the firing pin. It is nothing close to a natural law. Sigs just shoot well and the new triggers are a big improvement. But wish i kept the old pos hi-points to prove sometimes its just the shooter. I really like the SIG DA/SA layout, but in between the thick grip and long trigger pull I cannot realistically use this gun in DA mode. Later they call and say my warranty is VOID since I polished the feed ramp and any modification to the gun without them doing for 200 bucks, voids the warranty. A defect has been confirmed in a single rifle, which could exhibit a delayed discharge after the trigger was pulled. However, with the Legion the impact point position can only be corrected by moving the sight elements laterally or by exchanging them. Excellent review. SIG SAUER P226 Review. Slide release requires shifting the gun in my hand, so I usually don’t do it. Nice review! I don’t know why I waited so long. I love them all. Oh. For H&K it’s the USP. Thus, the 226 was born. Not too much money, though — starving college students have that problem. $900 sig. Sig Sauer P226 Legion RX Full-Size Pistol | 226R-9-LEGION-SAO-RXP 9mm, 4.40", Single Action, Aluminum, Black G10, Decocker, Night/Romeo1, Legion Gra... Hinterland #: 88984 I mostly shoot IPSC, and if you’re standing there with an empty chamber, it usually means you screwed up the count when planning or shooting. For Glock it’s the 19. With the P226, the natural state for the hammer is decocked and sitting just behind the firing pin (a few millimeters away, in fact) – not touching it. Great article! In his free time, he's a competition shooter (USPSA, 3-gun and NRA High Power), instrument rated private pilot, and enjoys mixing statistics and science with firearms. There are only three controls: the slide stop, the magazine release and the decocker. Same problem for me (no lockback on last round fired, but locks back when i cycle the slide manually w/ empty mag)_actually had a gunsmith replace with a slightly lighter spring- helped some. The 239 doesn’t hold as many rounds, but how many do you need when you can put the first round where you want it to go via the laser dot? I also have gigantic manly hands and it fits perfectly. Back in the 1970s the United States Air Force asked for better ammunition based on the belief changing to premium ammo wou… But you’ve GOT to get over this huge ego you have where you’re the greatest, smartest, most experienced person you’ve ever met. My first P226 was made in the 1980s but ran thousands of rounds a year without a single issue. I like Sigs – what’s the “R” stand for, on a P226R? I did eventually send it to Sig for a re-bluing job (got left out in during a misty morning), and they installed new springs. I’ve owned 2 P226’s, 2 Glock 17’s and 1 Glock 19, never had a failure, never had a jam. The 226 was the first auto I ever shot as a kid; it was my father’s who used it, and loved it as his carry gun for his protection while working his job as an urban pastor in the late 80s. One thing that got me when I bought my first Sig were the Night Sights. And yep, this thing just runs and runs and runs. Tight groups, great ergonomics, and it only cost me $425 after tax. It fit into my hand surprisingly well and is very comfortable to shoot. Sig has since fixed this issue, but the standard P226 trigger has a ton of overtravel and a very long reset. No. I like 45s too but they suck ass at 50 and 100yds I can hit a b27 with a glock 27 half of So, for less than the cost of a P-226 in the larger calibers, I will own a versatile, multi-caliber weapon system that will perform superbly and last. You had just turned 21!!!! Great review, thanks. I have friends with Walthers, Smith & Wessons, and even Glocks who don’t trust their gun like I do. We hope you enjoy surfing our global website, our Facebook pages and our international YouTube channels! Any quality piece shoots better than we do. The regular list price is €1,999. When I got home I put my Streamlight TLR 1 HL light on it and began to drool. I had a Beretta 92 and it kept smoke-stacking. I had to read all these remarks as I was curious if anyone else loved their P-226 like I do. The bluing was completely worn away on some parts, others had dents or dings in them. Now you say “the glock is used as a service gun by the Israeli military and many others!” and I tell you that the glocks they use are heavily modified and not even close to the same gun that you buy at the local gun store for $600-800. That’d be like me giving it a 0/5 because I can’t reach the trigger without shifting my grip. Great firearm. No bs Im the kind of guy that can outshoot 9 out of 10 shooters in a hillbilly State with both their own guns and my gun. They are truly costly. Now I have a Sig P226 and I love it. I purchased it at a gun store in Las Vegas in August of that year. Size does, indeed, matter. I then came accross a smoking deal. It is a beautiful fistful and I can’t wait to get it on a range. If anything, it is inductive and generally circular in nature. VS Medien GmbH  Römerstrasse 58, 56130 Bad Ems, International contact to all4shooters.com:info@all4shooters.com. Sig Sauer jumps on the red dot pistol bandwagon, unveiling a new series of P320 pistols topped with its Romeo1Pro optic.. Love messing with my M&P 40’s, but the one I have the sights finally tuned in (~maybe 6K rounds) is starting to choke on my reloads. The CZs also cycle through each and every time. It meets the requirements of even the most demanding sport shooters and is a top performer for various disciplines in dynamic IPSC shooting involving handguns. Other than giving students and novices a starting point, the value of the true Razor concept is rather limited. Also shocked to hear about your Baretta. (The thing about guns, as opposed to (say) iPhones or TVs is that there are very few significant changes in technology year to year, and paradigm shifts don’t even happen once a decade. To check the shooting performance of the SIG Sauer P226 Legion SAO we made our way over to the shooting range. I eventually switched to a Glock 23 for concealed carry but my SIG still sees a lot of action at the range here in Northern Virginia. However, my hands just aren’t big enough to comfortably operate the controls. Most other service hand guns will cost a similar amount. Weight: 34.0 oz. I am finished reading all reliable comment in this article. When the hammer moves to strike the firing pin when the trigger is pulled, the hammer actually slingshots forward across the gap between the resting position and the firing pin, strikes the pin and snaps backwards again. This design feature, while making it easy to release the slide, has led to some interesting moments on the range when I’ve gone to TAP/RACK the gun only to find the chamber and magazine empty. For me, no other gun even come close to a Sig for egonomics, accuracy, and reliabilty. Debated on a p229 legion Rx, but couldn't pass on the price. This is mostly due to the concept being continuously misused and misidentified in the media … movies, television shows, news shows, etc. Still runs like a dream, and even better, I’m glad it’s back in the family. It is used by the U.S. Navy SEALs, federal agents, and numerous law enforcement agencies across the country. Even when we move outside the arena of scientific endeavor, common sense and everyday experience should tell the average person that the simplest explanation is no more likely to be correct than is the most complicated explanation. I’ve been considering one of these or a Beretta 92. I carried this gun (concealed, IWB) for well over a year, and it was massively uncomfortable. Hmmm. 5) Looking at your photo, you don’t appear to have “gigantic manly hands”. In essence, this means it is a full-sized, semi-automatic, chambered in 9mm. Other issues with the design are the stupid safety/decocker, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen a teammate shuck his pistol during training, have his pistol at position 4, squeeze the trigger all the way to the rear then look stupidly at his gun because nothing happened. It ran great until I had an incident with an overpressure reload(stupid gun show reloads). 3) The SEALS and police departments didn’t “dismiss the results”. I paid the extra to get it with the K-Kote finish and after 30 yrs of regular use, including hunting, regular target shooting and carry, it still looks like a new gun and has no evident wear. Capacity: 15+1 It’s not as good a gun as the Sig but it’s served me well and shoots good. etc. Virtual SHOT Show 2021 / New from SIG Sauer: the Predator semiautomatic hunting rifle is the latest addition to the budget conscious M400 TREAD series, and as the name implies, is specifically designed for predator hunting. Occam’s Razor is more convincing than conspiracy rumors about Italy threatening to close all their US bases if they didn’t win. If my new SIG P239 approaches the performance of the P226, I will be very, very happy. However, this could also be the .40 round. I read mixed reviews about these .22 conversion kits, including whether it would even work on my W. German produced P226, but it is very precisely made, has so far caused no additional wear to the pistol’s frame and besides saving considerable $ for weekly range trips, is even more accurate than 9mm, which is a lot to ask. My son carries a Sig 1911 C3. german overengineering means using 2x as many parts as are actually needed. It was the most accurate out of the box pistol I ever had. One beef. I was issued my 226 in 1994 and now own it. This is what I have as well…I paid ~$640 from Bud’s, although now they’re going for ~$660 NIB. I would suggest spend the extra money for good night sights, get it tuned in for you, so you can hit with it, and carry a gun big enough to hold onto. In the 9 mm Luger caliber, the magazine of the SIG Sauer Legion SAO can contain 15 cartridges. First and foremost, the Legion is an attainable gun, and I think that is crucial to qualify as a Holy Grail. That was point #1. It is in fact not a law of any kind. The Legion P226 Legion RX is equipped with a slide-mounted reflex optic, the ROMEO1. I LOVE my Sig’s!! (Romeo1 vs Romeo1 PRO)? I have small hands. The addition of the SIG Custom Works Flat Trigger provides an exceptional feel and consistent trigger pull regardless of finger placement. The ambidextrous thumb safety is standard to the P226 Legion SAO model. My meaty thumb seems to be drawn to the slide stop and thoroughly enjoys resting on it, defeating its entire purpose for being. Replaced the mag with a used Sig mag made in Italy, no more problems, 500 rounds later. i like CZs and adore the 85 combat, but the CZ trigger is horrid out of the box, while the p226 is nice and crisp in both actions……..i can constantly put rounds through one hole in the bullseye easily with the 226 and double taps are childs play…..the CZ (at least for me) takes much longer to be as shootable for me and is in fact heavier than the p226…………also i dont have much of a problem concealing it comfortably either (ive tried any number of galco IWBs with the gun and there was no issue with comfort). Those Navy Seals where really on to something. I have an Astra A-100 which mimics the Sig 226. In addition to the Legion with its DA/SA triggering, the manufacturer also offers the quite remarkable P226 Legion SAO. Please don’t laugh at me if I say the only pistol I’ve got was a P226 x-5 w/ baxs system. First gun I bought after getting out of the USMC 11 years ago. SIG’s Legion Series promo and dedicated website evoke the Warrior Spirit, hawking the chance to join a bunch of like-minded ballistic besties. Besides safety, the other area where this gun shines is how it fits my hand. The SIG Sauer P226 Legion SAO service pistol with its pure-bred SA trigger is already something special. It’s the perfect version of the perfect handgun. The general public has a completely incorrect view of Occam’s Razor. The average group scattering for all the tested loads was 59 mm. I personally wouldn’t buy a Mercedes Benz because a Chevy works fine by me, but it does go to say that the Benz has had more engineering, innovating, and effort put into it to make sure it’s more reliable. 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The time at 100 but its a real My carry piece is a P239. Carried the M9 myself, and it did the job just fine. Love every bit….except…..I think the Glock flag ship is the Glock 17. Cant wait to accually own my own quallity gun. of all the sigs I own which is 6 i love the P226 Tac Ops. That said, I like the 226 too! Also note that not much has changed in firearm design over the last 50 years. The Razor states that one should proceed to simpler theories until simplicity can be traded for greater explanatory power. Under $100.00. The straight trigger blade looks really great and feels even better. Two months later they said they are busy and I will get my gun back after they look at it and decide it is a warranty issue. #1 is a DA/SA SRT TacOps, #2 is a Legion SAO with Romeo 1 optics and #3 is a Blackwater Tactical DA/SA very similar to the TacOps. My experience tells me that in this complicated world, the simplest explanation is usually dead wrong. In the 1980s, the U.S. military was looking for a replacement for the M1911A1 handguns that had been in service since World War One. The 1911s were OLD. The P250 is an exception, but it has almost nothing mechanical in common with its older siblings. Looks brand new, and you clearly do shoot it. The finish is of a much higher quality and I have found no rust even after use in the rain. I hate the DA/SA system. Your best review by far, and I’m glad you updated it. I have found that it is one of the higher quality West German ones. I have two Glocks, Two Beretta Px4’s. It’s a very nice pistol. That’s a fallacy that you introduced, which implies that the SEALS and other agencies think they are “smarter” than everyone else. For me, it’s the Glock 17. It suggests that the simplest explanation is the best starting point for children, students, and novices – and anyone else who is either poorly trained or who lacks an understanding of the scientific method. The ruggedized and battle-hardened optic will be used on M4A1 carbines to enable the soldier to engage both close quarter targets and targets at extended …. Despite the small flaws, the P226 is a masterpiece of firearms engineering.

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