February 26 is "P226 Day"

[Slater]

Boy, those 40 years just flew by:

"NEWINGTON, N.H., (January 5, 2024) – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce the commencement of the yearlong 40th Anniversary celebration of the iconic P226 pistol.

“With a legacy of accuracy and reliability, and millions upon millions of rounds of proven performance, the P226 has earned its reputation as the premiere service pistol, and is the standard by which all other combat pistols are measured,” began Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, SIG SAUER, inc. “To celebrate the rich military and law enforcement history of the P226, we will commemorate the 40th Anniversary with a special edition pistol and release a historical video series detailing the development and service of the P226. We will also have an official declaration of February 26, 2024 as P226 Day, as well as programs and promotions throughout 2024.”

https://www.sigsauer.com/blog/sig-sa...e-p226-in-2024

[SteyrAUG]

Got there in 85.

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...Something+Cool

[Pappabear]

I can get on board with this one. I am testing some of my range loads today that have been showing signs of key-holing.



PB

[ndmiller]

I've been watching the US made P226 X5's for a while for a sale, coupon code anything anywhere to pick one up. Now there are 3 versions including a Legion, should have grabbed one when it was easier to decide.

[Pappabear]

I really dont think they make a bad one, but I like the newer Legion modules in SAO or DASA. Kinda upgraded and pretty darn nice with the classic reliability of old school 226 lineage. They make so many now and the $2k models that are nice but I like the more simple old school basic designs.

Not that wouldn't take a $2k 226 but you can grab a Legion for much less and a basic model for much more less.

PB

[gaijin]

I had a 220 and 226 when they came out.
The 220 was in .45 ACP with “Heel” mag release, which sucked.
The centerline of bore height above web of hand was off putting. Less an issue with the 226 9mm.
I continued carrying a P35 and got rid of the SIGs.
But; Happy Birthday 226!

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

An elegant weapon, for a more... civilized age.

I sold my german P226 and my X5 SAO because for carry I was going to go ‘cheap’ M&Ps for carry and 2011s for competition. Never should have gotten rid of them.

[mark5pt56]

Starting a fire here and folks won't admit that the US made ones by default are better guns. Pretty simple if you think about it referencing the time frame, advancements in metallurgy and manufacturing, etc. In my opinion and maybe only applied to the 22_ line of guns.

To the folks who think the gun is indestructible-I was around the "Dam Neck" area and had plenty of opportunities to shoot with some folks over the years. There was no shortage of broken P226 guns, especially with the stamped slides. When the solid ones came out, much less but they still "didn't last forever"

[Slater]

Most P226 fans that I've talked to seem to prefer the stamped and folded slide version. Maybe just the allure of German manufacturing?

[ndmiller]

Most P226 fans that I've talked to seem to prefer the stamped and folded slide version. Maybe just the allure of German manufacturing?

I was in that boat, had a W German P2XX of every flavor as they were 1/2-/1/4 the price of a new one. But as time went on I only kept the P6 as it had some neat history and sent it off to Sig for the Father's Day special (night sights, springs, cleaning ~ $100) many years ago. I was thinking of bringing it to Birdsong for Black T on my way through Mississippi to give it some new life.