Anybody own a Sig P226 in 9mm?

[NiMexicatl]

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[TexasTornado]

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

I love mine too. I wasn't a big fan of open carry initially, but if it means I get to carry my p226 AND wear clothes that actually fit me, I'm sooo in!

[XinTX]

I realize it's not impossible to CC a P226. But 90 - 95% of us couldn't do so easily. Just trying to point out that you shouldn't overlook the P229. Same awesomeness is a smaller package.

[cmgee67]

What appendix holster is that? That's how I carry and will need to find one for the sig! Hey I'm 6'1 198 I almost have hips and can do it haha!

[NiMexicatl]

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[NiMexicatl]

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[cmgee67]

Yes I was can you post a link?

[olafpfj]

Yes, awesome, flawless, buy one...or 2. Maybe a P229 as a pair.

First pistol I bought after a friend let me try pretty much every full size 9mm. Ran it through a 900 round combat pistol course that left it looking like desert camo from all the sweat, sunscreen and dirt. It never missed a beat.

Tiny wife can handle it perfectly.

Love it and it is on nightstand duty 24/7.

[cmgee67]

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

[TexasTornado]

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

Yeehaw!

[NiMexicatl]

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[cmgee67]

Yeehawww it is!!


And thank you sir!

[nightmare69]

Conceal carry my 226? Negative. I don't wanna buy my jeans 4ins bigger in the waist. I just carry my Glock 43, much more practical.

[NiMexicatl]

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[XinTX]

I realize it's not impossible to CC a P226. But 90 - 95% of us couldn't do so easily. Just trying to point out that you shouldn't overlook the P229. Same awesomeness is a smaller package.

I definitely get that it's not for everyone, but I think people qtend to jump to that conclusion a litte too quickly. I'm not a very big guy and I wear a lot of fitted clothing. I decided to go for it and I really didn't understand what the fuss was about. I really think the 90+% exemption is really the result of people believing they cant do it or do it comfortably. Sure some just can't realistically make it work, but some people just go into it with the wrong mentality.

Also the p229 is a good gun and you're right, it shouldn't be overlooked.

If all I'm doing is walking around and standing, I could probably do it. It's when I have to get in and out of the car (convertible that sits real low) is when it becomes a big issue. But thankfully, I have other options.

That said, the P226 is an excellent piece, as is the P229. Put an SRT kit in it (it's a simple job, and Top Gun Supply will usually have the bits) and it helps the reset. Several YouTube videos will walk you through it step by step. Some in so much detail they will cure even the worst insomnia.