Should I buy a new Sig P226?

General Firearms Handguns - Semi Auto
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So, should I buy a new Sig P226? Or maybe the better question is would you buy a new Sig P226? I’ve been wanting one of these for a while now, and am wanting to hear your opinions on them. I watch YouTube reviews, and read reviews and most people say it’s great. But every once in a while I still hear that one or two lone dissenters who say Sig Exeter can’t produce a firearm to save its life.

Oh, and yeah, I know the Internet will say get a German made one. I’m asking about a new production version. Probably the MK25 because I prefer that style grip as opposed to the newer style regular P226.

Let me also say I have no intention of carrying this, and mostly it will be one of my nightstand guns and a range toy.

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The current production P-series guns are good to go. I have several old and new production guns and I’m not seeing any difference in the build quality. In addition, the P-226 in 9mm has generally been Sig’s most reliable pistol.

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They are still good guns. If you want one get it. Im sure it will serve you well.

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I’m glad you asked this. I want one too. I bought a P229 in 1998 in 40 cal and it’s been flawless!

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I just purchased a MK-25 2 months ago…& got a certificate for 2 free mags…“the pistol came with 3” I put 500 failure free rounds through it…“WWB 115 grn” I found that the grip was a bit large for me, so I slapped an E2 grip & a short reach trigger on/in it…then put another 2000 rnds through it, also 0 malfs. Mostly 124 grn fmj & 500 PDX 140 grns. I bought the pistol as a range toy…it has subsequently become my primary carry gun in a Bladetech IWB holster…it’s an amazingly accurate sidearm…& the double action on mine lightened up noticeably after 1000 rnds or so?? Mine has been great thus far.

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I also have a MK25 and it is fantastic. Trigger out of the box was very smooth in both DA and SA. I installed a SRT trigger right off the bat and couldn’t be happier.

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I would go with a 228 or a 229. I have never been able to shoot a 226 as good as a 228 or 229. I have had the west german, german and recent US made versions of the P226. Also with the newer versions you can get flush fit mags that hold just as much as the 226. YMMV… I will say that no matter what version or model of 229/228 or 226 I haven’t had issues with any of them as long as I have kept it lubricated.

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My 2014 stainless (not Elite) P226 is probably my favorite pistol to shoot. It locks up just as tight and has the “ball-bearing” feel of my '05 P229. I had 2 issues with it at first–the barrel had a chip in the muzzle crown, and it had a bad extractor spring, but SIG took care of everything. I also have a 2014 P229, which is also a great shooter, and both are incredibly accurate. I wouldn’t hesitate to pick up a 226, and would probably go with the MK25.

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Newer ones are great, the mags are the only weak link. Thats just my personal experience.

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I’ve carried a P229R (.40 cal) almost every day since 2007. Put many rounds through it and it has never failed me. The American made Sig’s are fine. I’m more than sure that the 226 you’re looking at will serve you well.

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Best pistols I own :slight_smile:

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I really dig that Tac Ops pistol. Don’t own one. But I agree with the guy who bought the navy gun and added the SRT TRIGGER. Solid plan too.

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I’ve been wanting to pick up a MK25. Have shot them on several occasions over the years and always been impressed. I don’t think you can go wrong picking one up.

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I had a standard P226R in 9mm a couple years ago and it ran great, stupidly traded it and have been wanting another ever since. I plan on getting a MK25 next down the line.

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Buy it and you will never look back, its a great pistol.

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This turned out to be a more positive view on them than I had expected. Glad to hear it.

Also, if my Sig experience is a favorable one, I might also consider adding the M11-A1 to my collection as well.

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What’s the deal with the mec gear 18 & 20 round magazines? Are they good to go in the P226?

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The MK25 are good to go.

My department purchased 70 + SIGs in Novermber 2013. These were P220 and P226 (.40). All had the SRT trigger system. We had problems with the trigger bars and safety levers. SIG provided parts to “fix” the guns.

We ended up trading them in for Glocks.

Sig can make functional guns. They can also make total crap. I prefer my SIGS in 9mm. I also prefer to avoid the SRT system. I also prefer Glocks

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In 2011 I bought a 226 Combat. 5,070 rounds later, zero failures, zero maintenance.

A few months later I bought a 229, 40. 2,400 rounds, zero failures, zero maintenance. This is my HD gun.

December, 2014 I bought a 226 SAO. 2,300 rounds and one three day training class later, zero failures, zero maintenance.

Now if they’d only make a 229 Combat SAO I’d be helpless to keep one away.

ETA - When I say maintenance I mean no parts breakages or anything. I do clean/lube the guns as required.

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Yes! They are excellent mags, and better than the ones that come with the guns. Probably the 226’s biggest downfalls, IMO. The OE mags aren’t that great and only hold 15 (9mm). The 18 round MecGars fit flush, and 20s extend out some. And they’re like $30.