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cmgee67 wrote:will be picking mine up this week! Y'all have convinced me!

NiMexicatl wrote:

TexasTornado wrote:

NiMexicatl 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.

I disagree with the p226 not being a ccw. It might not have been designed to be so, but I don't find it difficult to do. Heres a pic I posted in the pictures of your daily carry thread.

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*rolls eyes* yea I'd like to see you try that disappearing act at 5'2" or with hips for that matter. Even going up 2 jean sizes to make room, I can wear it IWB but it's so obvious what's the point?

I definitely understand where you're coming from. But I've seen people make claims that you have to be 8'2" and a thousand pounds to conceal a p226. I'm 5'7 155lbs. So with in mind I thought I'd share my thoughts. Especially since I love mine so much

NiMexicatl 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.

I disagree with the p226 not being a ccw. It might not have been designed to be so, but I don't find it difficult to do. Heres a pic I posted in the pictures of your daily carry thread.

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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.

Scott B. wrote:

TexasTornado wrote:

Scott B. wrote:We've got a Mk25 D in the shop that keeps whispering, "take me home, take me home."

The 226 in 9 is terrific. You won't be disappointed.

Why on earth haven't you taken the baby home then? That's just mean. How can you be so heartless when it's begging for a good home?

If I start listening to one...the others might gang up on me.

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!

Scott B. wrote:We've got a Mk25 D in the shop that keeps whispering, "take me home, take me home."

The 226 in 9 is terrific. You won't be disappointed.