What's your Opinion of the Sig P226 9mm?
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Uncle Malice
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there is a date code on the bottom of the slide towards the front - directly under the barrel. It will be 2 letters, like KA or something.. that will tell yo uthe year of manufacture... Regardless, an unfired, W German P226 is worth a pretty penny... get him the money this instant. I paid almost $800 for mine.
Here is the date code:
There are a lot of different models of the 226 ...but the deal still sounds really good. But prices new on the 226 are anywhere from $ 800 - $1,200 depending on which version of the 226 you're talking about ....
All of the Sigs ...US and German made models - in 9mm are very good guns / maybe by far the best of the DA/SA guns on the market, in my view.
In 9mm and .40S&W - I have a pair of 226's ( all stainless ) --- and a pair of the standard model 239's ...and all of them have run flawlessly ...are well built ...and are very accurate. I will not hesitate to recommend the Sig 226 - although I don't care for the DAK version much...
All of the Sigs ...US and German made models - in 9mm are very good guns / maybe by far the best of the DA/SA guns on the market, in my view.
In 9mm and .40S&W - I have a pair of 226's ( all stainless ) --- and a pair of the standard model 239's ...and all of them have run flawlessly ...are well built ...and are very accurate. I will not hesitate to recommend the Sig 226 - although I don't care for the DAK version much...
sigarms228
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From what you describe I would definitely buy it. Really nice condition German proofed SIGs of that vintage are getting harder to find. If you don't want to buy it then let us know so we can fight for it.
Not off the top of my head but if you are patient a know where to look they pop up in lnib condition pretty often. Like I said $600 is a good price I just personal do not consider it the screaming deal it hers are saying it is. That said if I did not have P226 and wanted one and was presented with this opportunity I would buy it.
Willie Lowman
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$600 is a good price. I paid $600 + tax for a law enforcement trade in a few years ago. I have had zero problems with the gun. I had the factory sights replaced with some AmeriGlow sights and I don't like them as well. I will probably go back to the factory sights eventually.
That said, I don't like the Sig as well as my Glocks. The 226's grip is huge for a double stacked 9mm.
That said, I don't like the Sig as well as my Glocks. The 226's grip is huge for a double stacked 9mm.
Chilli9880
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Just adding my 2 cents. I have a 226 in 9mm. I bought it used but the gun was in pristine condition. I paid $520 out the door for mine and came with 2 mags. I absolutely love this gun. It's the first pistol I ever bought for myself. I haven't had to contact Sig Customer Service for anything so can't comment on that. Great gun and you'll love it.
sigarms228
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I looked for almost 2 years before finding mine at a reasonable price.
$600 would be especially sweet from someone where you did not have to pay shipping, sales tax, and/or FFL fees. Not to mention being able to personally examine it to make sure it meets one's expectations before parting with your hard earned cash.
$600 would be especially sweet from someone where you did not have to pay shipping, sales tax, and/or FFL fees. Not to mention being able to personally examine it to make sure it meets one's expectations before parting with your hard earned cash.
Ridge_Runner_5
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The 226 is double stack as well, the 229 is the compact model.
I paid $800 for an almost new 228 compact a few weeks ago.
sigarms228
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Anyone else try the SIG aluminum grips on their P226??
At first the thought did not appeal to be but earlier in the year SIG had a blowout sale on them for $65 so I tried them and just love the way my Exter P226 feels with them. Definitely a bit slimmer and grippier but not too much so. I wish I would have bought some for my P229 also.
At first the thought did not appeal to be but earlier in the year SIG had a blowout sale on them for $65 so I tried them and just love the way my Exter P226 feels with them. Definitely a bit slimmer and grippier but not too much so. I wish I would have bought some for my P229 also.
Thanks to everyone for your comments.
I bought the gun yesterday for $600. I double checked date code, and it is indeed KD (1993). I broke the gun down while sitting at my neighbor's kitchen table, and it is pristine. I'm confident it has never been fired. I've known him for over 30 years and did not want to insult him by trying to "negotiate" a lower price.
The gun and box look exactly the same as the one in the photos that Uncle Malice posted.
Since this is the first semi-auto I've owned, what gun oil/grease do you and others recommend for lubricating the slide and other moving parts?
I bought the gun yesterday for $600. I double checked date code, and it is indeed KD (1993). I broke the gun down while sitting at my neighbor's kitchen table, and it is pristine. I'm confident it has never been fired. I've known him for over 30 years and did not want to insult him by trying to "negotiate" a lower price.
The gun and box look exactly the same as the one in the photos that Uncle Malice posted.
Since this is the first semi-auto I've owned, what gun oil/grease do you and others recommend for lubricating the slide and other moving parts?