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TexasTornado wrote:

XinTX wrote:P226 is an awesome pistol. But don't count out it's little brother the P229. Both are great in 9mm, but shine in .40. And the P229 really shines in 357 SIG. The P226 is a full size pistol (like a G17) where the P229 is akin to the G19. As others have said, the P226 isn't a CCW, but you might be able to carry the P229. You can get either in 40/357 and convert it (via an aftermarket conversion barrel, or a SIG caliber exchange kit) to shoot 9mm. If you get a 9mm, you can't get a conversion barrel, but can get a SIG exchange kit (new slide, barrel, magazine, etc.). If you go with a P229 in 40 or 357, you can find a P228 'parts kit' pretty cheap. Those have the 9mm slide, barrel, and other parts. Best thing about having a separate 9mm slide is that with the SIG, the sight sets are different between the 9mm and the 40/357. So if you just use a conversion barrel, you may have to adjust your aim a bit.

But both are awesome pistols.

Gasp! The p226 isn't a CCW? Guess we'll just have to open carry then and let the sexiness shine

TexasTornado wrote:

cmgee67 wrote:Oh I'm not buying the gun just to save money I'm buying it cuz it's amazing and feeeeeeelllls so good in the band and love the way it handles! I'll be picking one up in a week or two and I seriously can't wait!

I had doubts when I got mine. It didn't have a manual safety and it's BIG (at least for tiny girl hands) but I couldn't be happier with it. I love it and my mom and dad both have tried to steal it. Lesson: if it's good enough for the Texas Rangers and the Navy SEALs...yea just roll with it & don't argue.