Sig P226: Is It Still Awesome? (IISA)

[@nutnfancy]

Well our clown world continues but I keep cranking out content you like. Thanks for coming out to the vid. This is where I post mostly b. this is where the audience has stayed. BTW this review would not exist without TNP Donors, please consider joining long term. I’m so dumb how I operate it I don’t even have TIER levels there; you can join for a freakin’ $1 per creation (only 6 charged per month btw). TNP Patreon is where the action is! www.patreon.com/Nutnfancy. Here's just some of the comments from TNP Patrons on this video that were previously posted by elite TNP Patrons: "Moe Mansour 1w I've been known to ditch gear to make room for skittles and chocolate. Just sayin' lol. Love this series. 2 Todd Strelka 1w Great gun. I shot my friend's Sig P226 years ago. Thanks for the video! kylenor 1w Nice, I've always wanted a 226. I've shot my buddies 226 a few times. Now I see they've come out with a new version of the 226 xfive. I'd like to try one of those. I have a 320 xfive and it feels like I'm cheating when I take it to the range. Great content as always! Lynn E Fite, Col (r) 1w Sig disease: My wife bought me a P226 when I Was Bn S3. It’s still in use. However I have added a P226R in 40 S&W and a P227. What can I say,I have the Sig disease. duroSIG556R 1w I love my sig p226 combat. Even has a chrome lined barrel. What? yep. Got it for a decent price before Sig went full retard and jacked up their prices to insane levels. maxmfs 1w Had a P226 with .40 S&W and .357 SIG barrels once upon a time. It never really did it for me. I found it too chunky, and the righty only control annoyed me. (I’m a lefty.) Great gun though. I remember the SEALs with their P226s and MP-5s, when they’d come to planning meetings while underway. Thompson F Bechtel Jr 1w Totally agree. Take your choice P226R, P227, M11A1. Good advice but has cost this double owl.Could not be happier with these handguns. Tom Patrick Richards 1w These “Is it still awesome” videos are so cool. Like reliving all the legendary TNP sig, glock, gear review videos from years past! I hope nutn does a lot of these! 4 STLParkRanger13 1w Is it still awesome? Absolutely. My agency standard issue sidearm is the SIG P229R in .40 S&W. It's a laser, very reliable. To make a long story short, they function relatively reliably even without an ejector... Well, until you get to the last round in the magazine! Also own an early 90's P220. Love it! Andrettski 1w I came across an exc. cond. German all chrome black grips on an auction that was ending in 8 minutes. I didn't have enough time to research the value. It sold for $835 and I've been kicking myself ever since. I still get to shoot my buddies in .40 S&W, love it. fishlanding 7d oh yes, I bought one back in 1987 ? after going shooting with my brother who had one.... we still own them .... always reliable and didn't know what quality I was getting into at the time..... what beautiful landscape you have out west.... Nicolas Royston 7d I have a 229 Legion SAO. I love it! I've had glocks and other guns, but this is the only one that felt right and actually made me happy to own and shoot. Harold Galen McPheron 7d Excellent video, I've always wanted a SIG but never could get the money right to get one... Joshua Pulliam 7d I’d love to have a P226. Hopefully someday. My budget is still in the PSA Dagger range. I’ve not had the opportunity to shoot one yet, but I have shot a P227 and it was magical for me. Aaron Carrington 7d You missed the perfect opportunity to say, “Do I do what the SEALS do? No. The SEALS do what I do.” 1 Nathan Simms aka Darkpriest 7d Its a 2nd cool gun but I'd never carry it as a GTW gun, not with lighter options out there. Plumber Angelo 7d Absolutely love this series. Taking a look back at older firearms and judging them on current trends! Very entertaining Nutn! 2 BadgerTails 6d One of my Seniors ( An AF guy as well ) in an agency I was at pointed out to me one day....." Hey, there's a SIG LE/MIL 2 day AC coming up for the 2xx series pistols, you should go do that." Our agency didn't even run SIGs for primary carry Duty guns, but he was already a fan as well. I didn't have one at the time. Went to the course with it turned out to be, one of the SIG Icon Instructors, and a pool of frickin LE/SF people!? Found a used LE 226 after the course, and went to work; strip it down, new springs kit and voila. GunBroker to the rescue again, somebody was dumping a batch of (8) 226 mags with TUFF mag holders for less than $100?! Holy heck is right! Eventually threw in the SRT and just added an E2 grip kit last year (Thank You CDNN). No, it's not light, BUT it has a balance-in-hand. It runs like a tank. I'm a bigger dude so it's no factor for AIC, and I do. ISSA Drive on! 1 Matthew Larson 6d Thanks for another excellent vid, Nutn! Very much enjoying this video series! I got a p226E2 in .40 that was a police trade-in for a steal, especially considering it looked like it had never been used/shot. That was a few years ago, but I have just been really enjoying it since then, and will definitely be holding on to mine! 1 Jordan Parker 6d The P226 is iconic, love mine. Thanks Nutn! 1 EthanRX 6d Thanks for the video Nutn! I still rock my P229 Elite and love it. 1 Downtrodden 6d I love DA/SA hammer pistols. Always wanted a P226 but the favorite in our family is a HK P30. I’m fine with the “quirky” decocker. All the old school features but with a polymer grip. 2 Onewizeguy 6d Years back I paid $399 for a Coast Guard trade-in, P229 in .40 with 3 mags. Best gun purchase to date. The finish was 90%, zero signs of corrosion. I shoot it more consistently than any pistol I’ve owned. Heavy- yes. Carry-able - ehh, not so much. Excellent- yes! 2 Bluegill097 5d Never had one, never shot one, never even held one! And probably never will, still it I enjoyed the video and this new series! 1 Joshua Mount 5d I recently acquired a P226 as it's just one those guns you gotta check off the list. That being said I've have had a west German Sig P225 for years and years. Its basically single stack 226 and man does it feel good in your hands. The grip size is 1911ish which even though I got some big paws just feels right for me. Doesn't get used for anything anymore as it's more of a collectible like alot of my shit now. I managed to get some wood grips for it and it looks pimp daddy 👨. Are they still awesome yeah they are. It's old technology and yeah it's not lightweight and high speed but it can still do work. 1 cody white 5d Great vid , never owned one but finally shot one a air marshals pistol with XS sights and mid 90s new sights. The single & double action trigger 👌 just old mag needed changed out was feeding issues but dam fun hitting a 8” gong standing from 35 yrds Dione Kollee 4d Speaking of the plate carrier you were wearing on this vid. You stated you had no ballistic protection. It’s better to have some sort of protection then be ass out. I know preparedness is something you stress frequently. You did a review in Botach Tactical & the 10/12 level 3 soft plates. I actually purchased a set after watching your review & I love these soft plates. They still stop anything up to a 44 mag. I know, it would be nice to have a plate stop a large rifle round. But, for the price you can’t beat Botachs level 3 soft plates. The prices were insanely affordable. It checks the box on Sawc & protection. I’ll send you the link. Only so you won’t have to dig through your archives. I pls on purchasing another set to stack behind my ceramic plates in my Spiritus Systems LV119 carrier setup. Not sure if you ever had the chance to dawn a spiritus plate carrier. I would liken it to wearing a tshirt. You don’t know it’s there. Range of motion is phenomenal. Customer service is A1 & they have a great warranty program. It’s a business owned by a couple retired armed forces boys & all I but are spiritus products. When you find something you work & it’s not broke, why fix it. Here I’ll send you the link botach.com/battlesteel-level-3a-10x12-flexible-armor-panels/ 2 sammy marchand 4d Definitely love the “Is it still awesome” series! Keep’em coming! 1 Eric Ohme 2d Awesome video! Just picked up my first Sig, a police turn in P220. Love it. You should do a review of the best hiking candy - that cracked me up, saving weight for Skittles. I am down with that. Big50 20h Even though I’m a die hard 1911 guy, if I could have only one handgun, it’d be the P226. I’ve done time with the 75-B (& variants), Glock, XD, 365, wheelguns, & of course the venerable 1911. They’re all good & I like ‘em, heck even love ‘em. But here’s something magical about the P226 for me. It just feels like it’ll take on whatever s#it the world will throw at ya…and keep on going."

[@jamescruse3544]

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[@ericmartin2470]

"With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censored, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably." - Capt. Jean-Luc Picard

[@tjs201971]

Bravo! the Sig p226 is the best pistol in the world ! Let’s not forget the H&K p30 ! But Walther pdp is sweet like the h&k vp9 !! Sig p320 X-ten love it

[@GoreTorn16]

@nutnfancy You were the reason I bought a Sig P226 as my first hand gun. Sadly, I had to sell but I never got my money for it :( Long story. (TLDR: Sold my P226 to a Gunshop that later went out of business, owner offed himself due to bankruptcy. Never got my money 12 years later). Your original video will always be a reminder to my training when I was a new shooter. Now? I have a Sig Sauer P365XL and I've never been happier.

[@maxplaysgamesmore8552]

I got a West German P226 from 1991 recently. Will say it’s nice. Like it better than the Glock 17 Gen 5 even. However, I tried the USP 45 and I can already say, it’s better. I traded to get my sig in a very uncommon sort of deal. Got it for better than just a bargain, I’ll say that. However, I never would have thought I would ever own a sig. I’m glad I do now. However, I intend to get a HK USP to replace it as a Duty Pistol. I will keep the P226 as more of a Sunday Driver so to speak. For my hands, the USP just ergonomically fits my hand a little better and I can manipulate the controls and Hammer especially more easily.

[@r64g]

Classics like CZ-75 SP-01 and Sig P-226 are forever awesome. They represent the pinnacle of pistol development of the DA/SA era.

[@monocogenit1]

I bought my CZ SP01 about ten years ago. Still one of my favs

[@hanlonkitto]

The part of a DA/SA era was redundant

[@markhernandez3860]

cz 75 sp01 is not a classic its a rarely new gun..

[@mgabriel2636]

@@markhernandez3860 i believe that the 75 b might qualify as a classic.

[@rhysbrink9146]

I believe Beretta 92 would disapprove not being on the list

[@alcodie1558]

I don't know if you'll ever read this but my first pistol I ever bought was a Sig P226 . All I knew was I wanted a 9mm . I did my research . My list was about 12 to 15 different pistols long . It came down to two , the Beretta 92fs and the Sig P226 . I watched your video Sig P226: "Warrior Excellence" Pt 1 by Nutnfancy and the rest is history . The Sig P226 became my first and favorite pistol and I still have it to this day . I took my mom shooting and she loved it . A day I will always remember ! Thanks for for the great advice back then .

[@bronxhouse00]

I noticed this 226 classic within seconds. no rails was the giveaway. I have a 1997 P226 No rail's. Its mint. Does have upgrades. Sig custom shop installed a short trigger and a SRT trigger. If you think the stock was good. The SRT gives me goosebumps

[@ronaldbarnes8302]

Our dept went to the 40 cal 226 in the early 2000’s. Carried it several years, still my favorite pistol. Had a dept. armorer put the E2 grips on which made an awesome pistol even better. Retired now, still love my 226! Thanks Nutn!

[@joelmartin2826]

Just got a brand new MK-25 (P226 w/ phosphate finish and sear with Navy anchor on left side of slide) in September for my retired Navy SEAL father on his 80th birthday. He never used it when he was in, but recently when we got a tour of the new SEAL facilities in south Coronado over the summer with Team 3’s Master Chief and XO, it blew my surprise to my father when a MK-25 was a part of a memorial to a fallen SEAL-he told me he had to have one. I said wait till September and then act surprised-I’ve already got it in the queue for you 🤟❤ He loves it, and so do I. We’re going to get the short reset trigger for it-this ought to allow for more accuracy on quicker follow-up shots. Cheers to another great video, Nutn! (Oh-I think the P226 was designed in ‘83/‘84 Switzerland btw, and not available in the US until ‘87/‘88 :)

[@philbalmet5521]

In 1997 I transferred from the institution to California state parole as a parole agent. I was issued a 38 special revolver. Within months my brother-in-law track down a used Sig P226 that was used and owned by a law-enforcement officer in the bay area. I purchased the fire arm and after completing transition training through my agency I used that weapon until I retired in 2011. I have never had any problems with it. Great feature on the Sig P226. Several years later I purchased the P220.

[@ethan5.56]

I love my old west German Sig P226. Excellent pistol that I’ll forever love. Great video as always

[@robertgreene9346]

Great video just like the one you did back in 2013 on the P226 series, I'm just an 82 year old-X-Marine range instructor that loves his 1911's in 45 and 9mm along with his Black Hawk 3 screw 357/38/9mm convert, but when I go to the range there is only one that brings a smile to my face and that is my 93 Sig P226 W. German 9mm that has not failed me in over 4,000 rd's and still will put them in the center all day long. Keep up the great video's.

[@jabara572]

I've been "around the world" so to speak with dozens and dozens of handguns. The p226 is the only one I'd care to keep. Just a solid timeless classic and amazing gun. It really is a do it all gun.

[@jeremyreinhold3620]

Same, Owned springfields, glocks, S&W, FNH prior. And sold everything. Currently have a p226 and a p229, have really grown to only care for metal frame pistols also.

[@wesleyroberts7119]

I'm one of those younger guys you mentioned in your video. Your old video in 2008 about the p226 is what convinced me to get my p226. The only thing I've done with mine is install the E2 grips and a threaded Barrel for my silencer. Since then I've got many other pistols but the p226 is still my favorite. It's just a dream to shoot! And it's a great suppressor host. I don't know if you've shot yours suppressed, if you haven't you should.

[@bunit1701]

Same here, started with a SP2022, but quickly saved up and got 2 P226s, and older W. German marked frame/slide (don't recall which, that one is Dad's) in .40 and a shiny new (in like 2012/2013) P226 Elite in .40 with the intent of converting it over to .357 SIG. That particular one is my nightstand gun to this day.

[@TheJeremyKentBGross]

What suppressor do you use?

[@bernardhayes4459]

Ive always loved the 226, its a classic and so battle proven.

[@Mickey_Bauer]

Your original P226 video from 15 years ago is what finally made me buy it (Blackwater edition) and subscribe to the channel as well. Still loving it, still zero malfunctions. Cheers!!!

[@JohnB-dr8sk]

For home defense, guns like the Sig 226 and Beretta 92F are still some of the best ever made. The double action means they can be kept safely under a pillow if necessary, like a revolver. The extra weight makes them easier to shoot, especially for females. Same goes for the single action trigger after the first shot. I think if someone is not looking to hike with one of these, they are still the best combat handguns ever made.

[@---tx9xx]

What do you think about the beretta vs the 226

[@JohnB-dr8sk]

Both are great guns. If money is no object then I would opt for the 226.

[@Talishar]

I'd hike with it. Then again, I ran around with an M9 which isn't a light gun either with all my gear. Although, if I go hiking and take a firearm to guard against two or four legged predators, I usually bring a shotgun. I'd sure hate to try and defend myself in the rocky desert/badlands against a mountain lion or a herd of javelina with a 9mm handgun. Better than nothing but there are better tools for the job.

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

The trigger of a P226 Legion is phenomenal

[@JohnB-dr8sk]

@@Talishar Yeah, I was Air Force Security Forces during the Gulf War and did my time on the flightline/base carrying an M9, so I know what you mean. Regarding hiking with a pistol, I pack a Glock 29 10mm. Shotguns are awesome for wildlife defense, but lugging one around everywhere is just not realistic for me. Plus, any time you need both hands you have to either sit the shotgun down or sling it over your back. In either case, that's when you don't have immediate access to your firearm when a bear could be on you in seconds. However, my 10mm in a chest rig is ALWAYS on me and allows me to be hands free. Now, if I'm just camping, I'll also have a shotgun as well. But if I'm on foot and not hunting, I carry the 10mm instead loaded with either Underwood 200gr hardcast bullets or Underwood 200gr FMJs. One of the big KZbin channels recently tested the Underwood 10mm 200gr FMJ and it went nearly 60" in ballistics gel! And it went in a straight line too.

[@r1deftone]

Mostly based on Nutn's advice, I bought a P226 9mm years ago and I still have it. I installed the E2 grips on mine. I also have the P220 Combat in .45acp and a P229 in .40. I have 1911's, HK's and Glocks too, but there is something special about the Sigs.

[@bluedial2]

I really enjoyed this video. Nice to see some good honest content. So many of the reviewers today are just shills for their sponsors. You’ve set the bar high. Thanks again.

[@soulitnova212]

Hey nutnfancy terrific video. I remember watching your original video for this back in 2006, the five parter haha. It was the reason I bought a sig p226 back then it become an object of desire and I was not disappointed. Back then I unfortunately had to turn that gun because money was tight. I promised the owner of that shop I would be back to get another one and I did but money became tight once more and had to turn that one as well. I went gunless for a number of years but when I moved to FL decided it was time so I purchased you guessed it a sig 226. I will never let this one go. I know the world is crazy right now and everyone including myself is having difficult times. I pray that everyone stay strong and thank you for your great content.

[@Loyal69]

Use it to make those hard times easier. JOKE JOKE

[@rocky66]

I just bought a used p226 chambered in .357 sig for 500 dollars. It's in great shape for the original model run and still shoots perfect. My collection is complete with the p239 and p229, also chambered in .357 sig.

[@keithgraham9547]

I found a used P229 da/sa 40 cal in February 2023. Place had a "357 SIG" barrel, which is what I bought it for. With tax $615. Turned out someone had slit open the package, took out the 357 barrel and put in another 40S&W. I had to order a 367 SIG barrel, but that's okay. First mag I shot was all da, second mag sa. Both were 12 rounds in the X-ring, 2 in the 9. I've never had that kind of accuracy with the first couple magazines of a pistol.

[@gswguy4554]

@@keithgraham9547you just answered my burning 🔥 question. Is the P226 good in .40..👍

[@keithgraham9547]

@@gswguy4554 It's pretty good in 40 cal. I think 40 is snappier than 357. You will certainly be capably armed with either caliber with a P229. I like the 165 grain, flat nose or XTP. I can get flat nose for about 32¢ per round, so it's affordable and you can carry same as your practice ammo. Ditto 357 SIG at 46¢ per round, 125 grain flat nose.

[@sonnygunz9207]

The 226 will never die, It’s an icon, rightfully so.

[@LowsideLooner]

The 226 is still an awesome sidearm, especially now that sig is bringing it into the modern age with optic cuts and better trigger options

[@nutnfancy]

You are correct sir!

[@joeyphillips1181]

How is this comment 8 days old when he just uploaded the video 2 hours ago? 😂

[@joeyphillips1181]

@@nutnfancy please read my other comments about the CZ p01 I want you to have one because I know you'll love it lol I feel like money for a 226 is much better spent on a hammer fired CZ or even Beretta maybe not the original inox 92 like I have because of that fat grip but the slimmer ones definitely.. they both make my favorite hammer fired guns the p01 turned me into a CZ fanboy and my shield plus & FDE 4.25" M&P 40 with the tritium fiber optic sights & 686+ have made me into a bit of a S&W fanboy too.. I like Glock too but they don't impress me enough to be a fanboy lol I'm CZ & S&W fanboy all the way 😂 I have a sp101 that I need a Yoda trigger job on.. or I need to trade in and upgrade to a S&W 66.. the sights on the sp101 are awesome but the 5rd capacity and the weird angled wood grip are big down sides.. it's the match champion model

[@Hialeah1925]

@@joeyphillips1181 I have the P01 dude. The 226 still beats it.

[@J.Young808]

I got a P226 Legion RXP comes with the Romeo red dot.

[@factsoftheconfederacy7151]

I bought a SIG P220 from 1997 with less than 100 rounds through it (according to the guy that sold it for a Glock 21). It has the original box and magazines, along with the manual. SIG honored the warranty too! I only paid $490 for it. I’ve decided to make it my everyday carry.

[@billbee235]

I have a P226 stainless elite that I picked up several years ago on an unbelievable deal. That gun just shoots lights out and always brings a smile to my face. I’ve gotten into race guns and run a tricked out Glock these days but the 226 still holds its own.

[@brucecarson1778]

Oh I'm so pumped for a new nutnfancy P226 talk. You're the reason I bought my first one many years ago with your first 226 video.

[@Myco-tj5xd]

Wasn't my first pistol but is my forever pistol: the P226 is what I trust my life with... Period!

[@PPISAFETY]

My P226 is one of the most versatile handguns I own. Mine shoots .40 S&W, .357 SIG, 9mm, and .22 LR, and does not use a single non-SIG part. I've carried a P226 on duty, taught training classes, and carried it concealed. There are handguns that equal a P226 but none that exceed it in my opinion. I don't know what version Nutnfancy has, but mine weighs a little less at just under 32 ounces with an empty magazine in it. I personally don't find that too heavy for a duty grade weapon.

[@Messier87_M87]

.357 Sig is such an underrated cartridge. Hopefully it will make a resurgence like 10mm. I believe Glock is the only manufacturer with offerings in .357. Love my G31

[@MrHav1k]

P226 will be relevant forever. Classic pistol. Great gun!!

[@jeffjackson2196]

P226 will always and forever be a great firearm and one of the single best pistols ever made.

[@zemquoi]

You sold me on this gun 10 years ago. I am STILL sold, but have never been able to obtain one!! Quest renewed! Thanks Nutin.

[@jpg_sig10]

Once again, thank you for your fine video. I love my SIG Sauer P226 MK-25, which I purchased used back around 2012. I've got thousands of rounds down range through it, with never any malfunctions. Mine came (used) with the SIG short-reset trigger, and short reach trigger. The tritium in my OEM original SIG-Lite night sights stopped glowing, so I've replaced them with Trijicon HD tritium night sights. I run with Metgar 18-round and 20-round magazines, keeping the original SIG 15-round mags packed away. I recently replaced the OEM grip panels with Hogue G10 Magrip Piranha grips. It's my favorite pistol, the one I'll never sell or trade away. It'll go to my son when my time on this Earth is done. I don't mind the weight, and I love the DA/SA trigger. This gun is so smooth and solidly well made - a true pleasure to shoot. I took note at my local outdoor range years ago that when shooting off-hand at 100 yards, I'm consistantly more accurate with my P226 than I am with my similarly sized 9mm Glocks, SA XDm and S&W M&Ps. Good things! 👍

[@EssentialXL]

First time I saw a P226 was in one of my father's Guns & Ammo magazines back in the 1980s, I was about 8 or so, and I used to see all kinds of handguns, but the P226 was the one that stuck in my mind (and heart), now I have a family and kids of my own, and a West German Sig Sauer P226, and yes, It's Still Awesome!

[@J_Madison]

P226 (especially the early models) has one of the best triggers I've ever felt.

[@user-jv4ic8rh4d]

Still carry mine, added a Steiner MPS for my old eyes. Seriously, my 227 or my 226 is on my hip 18/7/365. Land surveyor , been threatened many times with guns. I put 7-12mi a day thru swamps and woods with that gun on my hip. To the point you will see me in pics of Christmas past with the 226 on my hip as the kids open their presents.

[@thagrifster594]

I miss old school Nutn vids on guntube and that’s what we got here. Make sledgehammer Great Again. Love my P226. Thx Dude.

[@EmerysZR2Duramax]

My p226 Legion is by far my favorite gun.

[@paulosborne5048]

great video . One of the first pistols i purchased in 2017 is the SIG P226 ELITE 9mm , with night sights , aluminum grips and the SRT trigger . I love shooting this pistol . I have zero issues with this pistol .Extremely reliable and unbelievably rugged . It is on the heavy side , but feel very secure with it because of it's reliability . I will never sell this pistol . Can't say enough good things about the SIG P226 .

[@mariotorano3781]

THANK YOU!! this is why I started watching you bro I knew you know whats good when you were holding down THE LEGENDARY P226 !! one of the worlds greatest 9mm's of ALL TIME!! stay up NUTN thanks for the vids

[@deltabravo1811]

I purchased my first pistol, a brand spanking new SP2022, twenty years ago due to its manual of arms, ergonomics and affordability. It may be a poor man's Sig. It's not as nice and fine as my 220 series pistols, but it works and I don't worry too much about abusing it. It's a perfect field training weapon, and for me, more ergonomic out of the box. That said, a tritium 226 w/a 21 round mag sits on my nightstand.

[@favor4afavor823]

The SP2022 is a really underrated pistol.

[@stefanknie9011]

Love ur IISA vids nutn!! P226 MK25 is totally on my bucket list.

[@jimm244]

Get one. Add a short reset kit and a Sig Armorer Super Strut. Then run the sucker!

[@nutnfancy]

Thank you very much for your enthusiasm, I have a lot of fun stuff talk about as my IISA series rolls on

[@lonewanderer3603]

I still carry a 229 most of the time. No rail, no optics cut, no frills. I've bought other stuff intending to replace it, but I always go back to it. Hottest part of summer when I wear light clothes, I still carry a 239.

[@VTSteve]

My CZ 75B is designed the same way, Double plus Single action. In 2014 it cost me $510. Wonderful grip ergonomics.

[@Saltydogg909]

Nutnfancy could have talked for another hour about the P226 and it would have been a great use of my time. Rock on Brother.

[@rabbitholereviews]

Yes,the P226 is still awesome. A classic.

[@mn240s14]

First gun I ever bought was a P226 back in 2007. Still have it and will never get rid of it.

[@v8esprit]

I love my Zev P226. Everyone should try one before buying any of the other offerings.

[@jackbauer9077]

Thanks for great content Nutnfancy! I just bought me another 226, 229 9mm, and 229 40/.357 had to get back into sig world such great guns wish i wouldn’t of let my others slip away.

[@tracyknox7915]

Love the 226 never getting rid of mine they are a classic firearm

[@d7dun1010]

Mine is also a 1988 and like you, it will never be sold! I have the OEM mags (springs replaced) and the OEM 20rnd I carried as a back up while on duty. Great gun that brought me home one night.

[@thinktwice8860]

Great vid! I really like your enthusiasm for this great pistol! I’m waiting for my first Sig (MK 25) to come in next week! My dad was a USN airman, and a great shot. He passed away in 2018, and this pistol is going to be a great reminder of him. Thanks for your service.

[@moneycarsguns9837]

I have 5 P226s 2 P228s 2 P220s and a P220 Sport. The 220 series imo are some of the finest handguns ever made.

[@Nightshift12482]

My P226 in 40 S&W is my winter time carry piece. Love it, and trust it!

[@chetfriday7636]

OK I joined! Your experience with the P 226 is an exact mirror of mine. I have never joined patrion membership before so I am not sure what I am in for but given the countless hours I have watched you over the years... it is the least I could have done.

[@thesanfordmethod1905]

I'm a huge fan of the P220 in .45, the commander version. Like a glove ..

[@Coldwarfudd]

You better believe I got my P226(.40) and P220 since 2004 and I ain’t selling mines either

[@ScorpioSin777]

One of the best pistols ever made. I have tens of thousands of rounds through a P226. I carried one for many years my time in the Navy. I absolutely love this weapon. There are others that are good also, but this is one of the best.

[@TheTopSHOGUN]

Incidentally enough, I just bought a 226 elite and 229 legion 2 days ago lol. Looking forward to shooting them soon.

[@jimsiress9687]

My first P226 is date code 1984. Bought it 1986 in factory box used in near new condition. It's now on its 3rd slide refinish with over 50K down the factory pipe. Have replaced many recoil springs , 4 mainsprings & on its 3rd sear spring. Replaced the hammer drop spring when I replaced the internal hammer drop lever at about 35K round count. There is a nicely cut little groove dead center of the hammer top where the slide engages the hammer. I've added a few other Sig's since but would still fight with this original 1st owned P226 pistol. Really enjoy this special review.

[@Hialeah1925]

Hey man.. great to see you back out in the field. And I love the solo taking head format without the background music. Been watching you since 2006. More more more!!

[@AspenSavage]

I dont have one yet but it's been on the list for a while now. The last few months have really pushed me to wanting it more

[@vielumiereg9794]

Definitely worth, even if you never intend to carry it or do anything with it at all other than range days. Just a very silky smooth shooting gun, nice recoil impulse in the 9mm version.

[@adambinner4922]

I carry a sig 226 legion everyday for my full time LEO job. It's a great piece a kit that I trust my life too day in and day out.

[@B2Rockin]

**New Video idea later in my comment** nutnfancy I can honestly say I am one of the OG TNP'ers who watched your series in 2008 and yes, I have an E2 P226 thanks to you my friend and I freaking love it, still. Such a reliable beast of a gun that has and still withstands the test of time. I am so happy and proud to see you are still making content (checking in since those days) and this revisit of the P226 is perfect timing. Reminds me of all the reasons I fell in love with the P226 in the first place, and no I will never sell it either. I heard rumor that Sig has somewhat recently discontinued production of the P226, I was shocked to hear this. Went to a gun show recently, saw a couple Legions on the tables for sale and no other P226 models which scared me. Went to their website and saw they discontinued their Nitron version, but the Legion, Elite, MK25, Equinox, X5, Zen, etc. all appear to still be available per their website, so I REALLY hope that is just a rumor. Will be a sad day and horrible decision should Sig ever choose to discontinue this flagship and legendary model, IMO. Curious your thoughts sir and question for you - what is your opinion of Red Dot sights on the P226? Red Dots have become massively popular in the latter polymer handgun world (my 2nd pistol happens also to be a Glock 19 also🤘🏻) I would love to hear your thoughts on the practicality or lack thereof in using one with the P226. My assumption is the answer is not practical, with some caveats, which is cool, I mean the Navy Seals are badasses and they don't have time for battery malfunctions or susceptibility to failures due to weather/conditions/temperature etc. But given the advantages the red dot market claims or seems to provide in terms of accuracy, do you think you would be better off and shoot better with a Trijicon or Romeo 1 pro for example (also comes with Sig conversion kits which now seem to be unobtainium) or not and do you think the subject is null and void with training? Also do you think a red dot takes away from the nostalgia and what makes the P226 so great? There are obvious pros/cons but myself and I'm sure many others would love to hear your opinion - maybe an idea for another video 🔥🤘🏻 Great content as always. You are the man. Rock on and thanks for all you have and continue to do for the community! 🍻🇺🇸

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

Carried a 1988 WGerman p226 as my primary everyday carry gun for many long years, and still do throw it into a shoulder holster now and then. Though these days it rides backup to my 6 inch Smith and Wesson model 25-5. I love living out in the country.

[@nickb1690]

Yes still awesome. I own 4 and will be picking up number 5 this coming week .

[@brucekaren6693]

I just picked up my 226 Legion with a Romeo sight. I will never, ever sell this gun. My wife bought it as an early Christmas present. I’m never, ever selling her either.

[@dusty_dietrich]

Great video about a great gun. I used to only buy .45acp guns and the Sig Sauer p226 was the gun the converted me to 9mm. I still love .45 but the 226 is probably the most comfortable pistol I've held. I saw a review of the MK25 on KZbin, with a title saying "it shoots like junk". I thought it was a joke but the guy literally complained about everything like a spoiled child.That was the first review I've seen where someone just craps on the gun because so many people like it. I get if someone just doesn't like the feel or weight, but its hard to deny its reliability and inherent accuracy. I think the Sig Sauer p226 is a legend.

[@StagFabulous]

Strange timing on this one. I had just gotten my hands on a West German model in beautiful condition. It is a splendid piece of work.

[@michaelhodges8312]

Yes, most definitely! I have the 40 S&W version. Had Sig do the Action Enhancement Package on it and I did the Short Reset Trigger. The action now feels like butter with that AEP. One of my favorite guns.

[@lancestenfeldt9551]

I love my P226 in 40 with SRT work done too. Have you bought a 357 SIG barrel yet? It is just awesome to shoot.

[@lancestenfeldt9551]

The P226 and all the classic P series SIGs are awesome! Been watching your channel since about 2008, great video. Retired Army Medic

[@EliasMK46]

The first pistol I ever bought was the P226 MK25, all based on nutn's review! Still have it 10 years later and will never sell it!

[@billnwa2250]

P226 was my first hand gun. Back in the day, I watched all your first P226 vids. This gun is why I started watching your videos. I have probably around 8k rounds through mine, without any issues. I am mostly a Smith and Wesson guy, but I trust my P226 above all others. Thanks for your wealth of work Mr. Nutnfancy.

[@mastodonxrp5314]

I've got six of these P226 pistols, including a West German. It should have won the M9 competition back in the 1980s.

[@macabre19]

I agree 100%

[@patrickmcdowell4933]

Big factor was the cost.

[@stevepalpatine2828]

It outperformed the competition if you look at the stats, it only lost because of the per unit cost.

[@DadHominem]

Great review. 226 is an enduring, iconic pistol that remains relevant because of its timeless quality of design. With the short reset trigger system, it’s phenomenal. The 226 will be around for decades, just like the 1911 and Browning High Power.

[@ryann.9072]

Got the one I bought back in 1992 and still have it. Great gun! The British SAS used the 226 during the Iranian Embassy assault in 1983 and continued to use the 226 for a couple decades.

[@BigBackInk]

There’s a 229 at the pawn shop near my work, I should have put money down on it that day because I regret not picking it up when I had the chance. It was chambered in .40 and I thought about getting a 357 sig barrel for it too. Oh well, one can dream.

[@eddieengland9886]

For some reason I have it in my head that I must own a Sig M11A1 but there's no way I can financially make that happen for quite some time. Back in my younger days I would sell or trade a gun or two to get what I just had to have but those days are long gone as I have the guns I have for a reason and like your 226, they're not going anywhere. Great review btw! 👍🏻

[@secondlibertygunclub924]

I just bought my first P226 a couple of weeks ago. I got a great deal on a used one at my local FFL.

[@recklessrt]

Mmm got one DA/SA with a Romeo Sight. Just for grins, I sent it to SIG and had them smooth out the trigger. Very nice. And I have the SIG 226 Legion SAO, another great gun. P226 is an icon.

[@Inf1ni7y.7]

I do have a 226 the TACOPS variant to be specific and I love it, I carry it every day.

[@HeirloomFirearms]

I’ve got a 1994 W. German P226 that I bought for $800 in 2015 after watching my first Nutnfancy video. Couldn’t believe my luck when I walked into the gun store.

[@KhanTrav]

My first sig was a P226, the first semi-auto duty weapon for me. It replaced my Smith and Wesson model 19 in 357 Magnum.

[@albertjabberin739]

Great video. I remember watching the original p226 vids years ago so this is a welcome video. Thanks to you I have a p226, p228 (great vid as well), p239, p220 etc. Still waiting on the p220 10mm review.

[@dmw3086]

I’m a younger guy (24) but I prefer DASA triggers and metal frames guns when I can get them. I still own polymer striker fired guns but my west German P228 is my favorite gun I have and in todays over saturated polymer frame striker fired craze and market I think P226’s , M9’s and similar are well over looked and under appreciated for what they are.

[@eddiet204]

Because of you, I own 4 P226s! They are simply bad ass guns that can still hold its own - especially with the flush fit 18 round mags!

[@jackjohnson291]

Video idea (if you haven’t already done it): How to layer cold weather gear and make it work with LBE/chest rigs/plate carriers. It doesn’t get all too cold in my area, but I feel like I’d be pretty lost if the mercury were to drop to the low levels you guys often see. My super warm stuff is bulky, and I just don’t see how it would work too well with gear. And being able to shed layers always seems important (regardless of the activity), but how do you go about it while wearing full kit? Do you typically carry a daypack or the like to dump your layers in when running and gunning (or doing SB drills for example)? If he’s covered this, and if someone has the time, please point me in the direction of his video that covers it. I’m open to any suggestions otherwise. How do you guys/gals go about it? What works for you?

[@shawn4571]

I'm so glad you did that review with the Sig I have a mk226 I was on the fence on selling it it's difficult to sell a nice piece I don't think I'm going to sell it now you are very appreciated thank you and Merry Christmas to everybody

[@sharkzf6]

One of my neighbors is 25 years Army Ranger, Sniper, armorer and Silver Star award receiver. I know, but it's true. Point is, he still carries a standard government size 1911 in .45 ACP because that's what he's most familiar with and what he has the most experience with. Any KZbinr that tries to discredit a firearm for click bait is a moron. You, Colonel, are not. Thanks for another great video!

[@jman0701]

Still definitely on my list to add to my arsenal. I still have my p220 with a documented 20k rounds through it since I acquired it in late 1997. Also still on the lookout for the the p227, you really can't just have one sig! Thank you for sharing that p226 with us!

[@ClaymanFlames]

Bummer that sig discontinued p227, it's a great 45. From a fellow mk25 owner.

[@bullockwagon5994]

Just finished watching your review from 10 years ago and was genuinely curious how you felt about it today! Perfect timing. I have it in .40. And have seen multiple people have success in buying a 9mm barrel and recoil spring. Gonna give it a shot!

[@rovermiles1]

I agree with all sentiments. This is a collectible/ competition/ duty firearm. Glock 19 all day, but you're missing out if this isn't used because it is a fine shooting machine. Thanks TNP for the terrific entertaining content!

[@rickeco4tango33]

9:57 would I go out and buy one?? Yes!! But S.A.O. in 357sig!! “S.A.W.C.” While there’s a micro 9mm @ my 4 O’clock right now!! If we’re talking duty size pistol, I want a duty size caliber: 40S&W, 357Sig, 10mm, 45 Acp!! The P365 & company are the right size for 9mm!

[@maxlutz3674]

I have an old school P226 that is older than 30 years. I am happy with it. It still works reliably. The decocker was one of the reasons I got it. It does not have the fit and finish of a P210. I do not care as the precission is good. It is capable of decent groups at 50 m. I like the weight. It helps with recoil management. I would buy one again. I know a couple of people who would buy one. I could sell my used P226 for more then I paid for it. I decided to keep it.

[@New2Kendo]

Yes the P226, Beretta M9 or 92fs, CZ 75B are all still excellent guns, I own all 3 and they will never leave my collection. Personally I prefer all metal handguns and only own 1 Polymer handgun a CZ P10c Compact for carry

[@dwayneelizondomountaindewh6073]

I have a P226 and a p220 I i absolutely love them both.

[@Swampytheroot]

My first Sig is a P226 manufactured 1989. Still have it by my bed. Needs new nite sites. I prefer my P229 Elite in 357Sig simply because I'm more familiar with it as I carried it as a backup to a G31 Glock for years. Both the P229 and G31 have adaptions for 9mm & 40S&W. Makes them great with being able to use what's available and inexpensive, comparatively. Love the P226 though.

[@richardwaid4718]

It doesn’t matter what other handgun I try (many dozen) nothing truly outperforms the 226. Including Staccatos, CZ Shadow, Glock,Canik, S&W M&Ps, etc there isn’t any one of them that I’d pick over the Sig. A few ties maybe, but none that I would be more confident with. It’s a true masterpiece of a go to war gun.

[@manfredhauser1552]

Great gun and great video in a beautiful landscape. Getting one as LDC version with brass coloured slide and wooden grips mext week. Was lucky to find this used one in good condition for under 700€, which is very cheap for europe. Greetings from the Austrian mountains

[@crosisofborg5524]

I still love mine. I own 2 P226s. I carried it on duty for many years and always shot master at inservice.

[@Satchmoeddie]

I am still hanging an old Sig P228R & P226R on the bedposts at night. I even put a Daewoo DP51 in one of my old P226/228/229R shoulder rigs. The Daewoo DP51 fits perfectly in any Sig P226/228/229 shoulder rig. The Arex fits those Sig shoulder rigs too. I went from a Hi Power to the Sig. $1250 for a new Browning Hi Power MKIII versus $950 for the Sig P226R with a Sig light & laser? $600 for a Glock? I can really rock an old Hi Power but $1250?? The Sig was smooth like buttered ice on snot too.

[@Anotsu01]

Trip down memory lane! Wasn’t it one of your first videos? I remember watching a video of you reviewing the SIG226 vs Glock 19 back in about 2008. You had the cross draw Blackhawk vest.

[@thomasmacgruber6701]

My Dad is sending me a P226 in .357 with a .40 barrel a bunch of magazines and some ammo, just because his friend is getting old and wants to get rid of some of his clutter. Win for me.

[@georgemhaylov7252]

Add a barsto conversion barrel and you can shoot 9mm too. No need to change the recoil spring or magazines.

[@thomasmacgruber6701]

​@@georgemhaylov7252nice, I will look in to it. I have about a thousand rounds of .40 S&W and .357 Sig to go through first.

[@doejohn8674]

My first pistol in 2014 was a P226 from the 90, sold by one of the Swiss police forces here in Switzerland. It is still my bedside handgun, I only had to replace the trigger bar spring.