"Sig Dynasty: The Sig P226...Still" by Nutnfancy

[@Bill255575]

Nutnfancy, I've always admired the p226 and have dreamt of owning it for years. After watching your videos, I was inspired to work my butt off and save the money to purchase the firearm I knew I wanted. The beautiful thing about the p226 is that it met and exceeded all my expectations. I knew I wanted it, but I didn't know how well I'd perform with it. It fit the hand perfect. It handled perfect. I'm in love with this pistol. I went with the 40 s&w because MY p.o.u. was home defense. I've never shot a pistol that handles the 40 better. I have big hands and I'm a bigger guy so naturally the weight and size of the pistol help with my effectiveness. Thank you for settling my mind and for helping me meet with my "second wife" haha! Every time I shoot this firearm I think of these videos and I care more for it. Take care and god bless!

[@FolkFirearmsCollective]

Just picked up the MK25. That gun is sick. Came with 3 mags, chrome lined barrel, phosphated internals....great great gun.

[@R0mans13]

I bought a P226 .40 yesterday. I started crying. WHERE HAS THIS GUN BEEN ALL MY LIFE!?

[@rElliot09]

Though I love my Glocks, my Walther's and Beretta's, my favorite handgun hands down is my Sig 226 Navy.

[@eddiet204]

Our range master dug up a NIB unissued P226 with department stamp circa 1992. I bought it for a ridiculously low price. Eat your heart out!

[@speedyproto23]

I just came across an E2, last weekend didn't even think twice, it's now nested along side my sig 1911 stainless rail. Simply the best all around pistols I've ever owned hands down. The videos are awesome man, tons of valued info in my eye.

[@kojack635]

Just bought a Sig P226 today. AMAZING

[@hedgehog8956]

The Sig 226 is great. I carry one everyday as my service gun and have done so for years.

[@thomassymonds6308]

I just bought a mk25-D because of this enthusiastic review. I already have a g19 for carry and a g34 for competition, and I love them, but the SIG grip feels a lot better in my hand (i'm 6' tall, so pretty big sausage finger hands), You are totally right about the ergonomics of this pistol. It's a mechanical work of art. Oh, and the Sig Night Sights are excellent. I say if you are a big guy looking for a badass 9mm, and have the money to get one, go ahead, you won't regret it.

[@pilotsebastian]

This Californian appreciates Nutnfancy and his work! Better than television.

[@nutnfancy]

P228's been in the project for a while. Check out my others in my channel feed under "sig". Thanks-

[@Para_Medic]

The first Sig I placed my hands on was a Mark 25 and swore I would have one. 1 year later I have it and it is everything I could have ever dreamed for. You hear people all the time saying you can by 2 Glocks for that price, why would I pay that.....they are unfortunately clueless about how amazingly balanced Sigs are, especially the 226! They are a higher class pistol that go like the energizer bunny! I have shot right at 1000 rounds through mine since mid Feb and it has experienced ZERO hiccups, period! Just blown away and have added a P239 .40 since then. Side note, I purchased a FNX 45 tac and it may be the best shooting .45acp I have shot as of yet. I thought I would never enjoy a .45 more than my Springfield MC Operator, I was wrong! Great video btw!

[@jkc711]

My first gun was a P226 Enhanced Elite in 9mm. Love it. I've NEVER had a single issue with it. It eats everything I put through it. In the last two years I've put about 2600 rounds through it. Outfitted with Hogue finger grip, Streamlight TLR-1s, and 8 Mec-Gar mags. It's my nightstand gun. I can also put an entire magazine through .50 cent hole at 15 yards standing. Nights sights work great. Nutnfancy did a great review series on the P226 a while ago and he helped me make up my mind. Thanks Nutn

[@MrSamAxe]

Ty for the video Nutn. I have shot one and owned a SigPro 2022. I sold that for another gen 3 Glock 19. I also sent my version of your letter to my Rep and senators thank you for making it easier for us to do so

[@mcbarker11]

I have a 226 Navy (my first gun) and am extremely satisfied with it! I've had it for just over a year now with several hundred rounds put through it with zero issues. Nutns reviews helped me make a decision on my first gun purchase and his info is spot on. Thanks for all time spent making these thorough 226 vids Nutn!!!

[@garryrussell6832]

Bought my first handgun yesterday, a 226. I shot the Glock 17 and the Sig 226. I have big hands and the 226 felt better. Awesome video, you are now bookmarked!

[@Oetti]

Hey Nut'n! I chime in every now and again, about six months ago I bought my first gun, Springfield XD-40 4" two-tone, freaking love it. Now after watching and learning from your reviews (others as well but mainly yours) and watching this one probably three times, I have a Sig P226 Mk-25 on hold at my local gun store and am picking it up tomorrow after renting it for a test shoot at the range today. Thanks for doing what you do! I am a recreational shooter and love well-engineered guns and the Sig P226 is quintessential - deutsche Qualität i.e. German quality. Long Live NutnFancy!!!

[@nightsight85]

I bought a SIG p226 off your first review and a second one since then. Thank you for the update! This is my favorite handgun ever!

[@dieselmac99]

Nutn: Regarding guide rod material: My Sig 220 came factory with a plastic guide rod. I did purchase the steel guide rod and accompanying "green" spring for a small price from my dealer. Build date was May 2011. Just a data point. Keep it up.

[@ray8832]

i've discounted internet reviews until i stumbled on this site, structure of content, delivery of information and honest feedback to the viewer are peerless in my opinion. enjoyed every TNP review related to the P226, went to a local range, rented the firearm and now days away from possessing my own. thank you, TNP!

[@rampant-tm5ry]

just bought 226 mk25 used but unshot for 500 bucks --- holy crap this gun is great ----thx nutn

[@the.albertan]

Woah, what's a MK25?? "Well... it's a P226 with a threaded barrel and an anchor on it..." THAT cracked me up

[@CaptNDaigne]

Awesome video. Convinced me to buy a MK25 instead of a G17 for my first handgun.

[@e5mikey]

I love my 226 tactical, It has served me well for years.

[@shugyosha76]

I purchased the P229 9mm about a little over a year ago. It is absolutely the favorite pistol I own!

[@chadinvegas]

I own a P226 Extreme. It's my go to home defense gun and I fondle it frequently. The extra weight helps me shoot it well and the trigger is nice and light for a factory trigger. Love them!

[@washingtonman375]

"I love fondling sigs!" - Nutnfancy

[@Mogleyo069]

Thank you for this, Your videos have grown on me, after loosing the mentality, well he doesnt think like me so its bull, Your reviews really are the honest and complete opinions I can't find elsewhere.

[@desulv]

I bought a West German made P226 today. Best day of my life so far!

[@McMintyMP]

I've been so caught between this and an M&P 9. I will be purchasing a SIG P226 after watching this video. thanks Fancy

[@AutumnsVeiling]

Thanks for another fine 226 video. These overviews have really set the standard for me on how other gear and firearm reviews are judged. Your information is well thought out and presented clearly. Thanks for your time and keep up the great work.

[@bronxhouse00]

Navy seals have an unlimited budget for weapons yet this is their preferred sidearm.

[@MightyEleazar]

A Sig P226 E2 in .40 was my first hand gun. I love it and have purchased 4 more Sig hand guns since then. All of them are great guns.

[@russell28533]

I laughed at the Christmas Story reference :) Another great review by Nutn.

[@TiCkLZ]

I just picked up the TACOPS version in 9mm from Buds Gun Shop. Came with 4-20rnd mags! I wasn't going to mess around with DiFi's craziness. I freaking LOVE the ergos on this gun and have been in love with the 226 for many years. It was made for my hand. Your reviews over the years have made my wallet hurt. Damn you my man! Damn you! :)

[@SamuraiEddie]

Just picked up the Sig M11-A1 two weeks ago. Took me over 6 months to get one. I had the MK25 reserved, but after seeing M11 that came in with out, I chose the M11. Love this pistol. I did not get MK25 since M11 could be carried concealed. Also my wife had a hard time with the grip, but then she went and got herself the HK P30. I hope to add a 226 or MK25 to my collection some day. Or even better a German stamped 226. Bought mine thanks to Nutnfancy's original review. Amazing pistol.

[@avalon449]

Bought a 226 last year because of your reviews. Bought it in 40 and got a 9 conversion kit. Love it.

[@MarvinBoydCo]

just got a P226 Legion Edition....my god i love my gun. winter carry all the way

[@lyleman68]

+Marvin Boyd i've been interested in the Legions for a while. been leaning towards the 229 variant, but if i did go for the 226, could use any opinions you have about the firearm:)

[@jarredlkling]

+Jason West the 226 Legion SAO is super cool

[@drewbaglin1632]

First p226 was a Legion, second I picked up yesterday is a P226 Blackwater

[@WALTAC311]

Nutnfancy, I left a comment a while back stating i'd be getting my mk-25. I wanted to inform you that I picked it up yesterday! I enjoy all the work you put into these videos and your camera work which helped me be positive I wanted a Sig. I'm in love with this pistol, thanks for all your help!!

[@gmjones2001]

Sweet vid nutn! Your original P226/G17 vidz were my introduction to your channel here on KZbin. Just picked me up a W. German stamped P226 made in 1995. Excellent condition! Used it for my LFQ during my CCW course a week ago after shooting it only one time prior and I SMOKED it! Love the P226!

[@XxMrRoachxX]

Loool love the vid at 25:04 Toblerone in the backpack :) Nutn knows what's good ;) Greetz from a Swiss living in CA. Going to get the P226 in favor over the G17 because of reliability reasons. I don't really care about 6 ounces (Skip the Toblerone and you're good hehe). Also, in CA we have 10 round mags max. so the extra rounds of the Glock do not help me. Plus my Swiss Military AR was a SIG550 and there's no better AR out there. Never failed me even in the dirtiest, muddiest, coldest situations

[@arlo12345678910]

Now that I've had my 226 for about 5 months and have had a chance to compare it to several polymer framed pistols, naimly the XD series and the M&P pro series, I realize why this gun is so nice. The trigger is amazing the smoothness of the action, slide release, hammer and decocker put the Sig in a class of its own. Thanks again Nutn I am so fortunate I watched this and your other series of P226 vids. PS mine is chambered in .40 S&W and has the E2 grips.

[@rahliE777]

Just bought a Sig 226 TacOps 9mm and LOVE it!!! Came with four 20 round magazines, you can't beat that with a ball bat!!!

[@Colanna100]

(Long comment sorry) Pt.2 I fell in love with that model rite away. It just felt so rite in my hands. Your older videos was one of the videos that made me lean towards Sig. Anyways, I'm so happy to see you make another video about Sig Sauers. Thank you for you videos!

[@MrPlock78]

Also it's a P226R. I love the curved rail because it fits my SERPA the MK25 and Combat "TRUE" 1913 rails won't fit into it. Ive tried running it in the bib of a TAG Marine Gladiator rig and even with a cardboard backing and super tight fit it seems to get in the way of my sling constantly.

[@Colanna100]

Hey there. Another TNPer here. about a year ago i was looking to buy my first handgun for home protection. I spoke a lot to other gun owners and watched a lot of reviews. Over time, i narrowed it down between a P226 (in 9mm) and a Glock 17. After getting my permit in NYC (which is a journey all in it self) I went to my local gun shot and shot both of them. I immediately fell in love with my P226. So i looked at others Sigs and came across the Sig P220 Match Elite.

[@stevejusthinkin9919]

'Drink more Ovaltine' reference...hilarious! Thx for the multi-hrs of editing it took to yield this awesome review--and I'm not even a Sig dude, but lots of buds on base who are (I'm a Glock junkie). Good laughs and great info, NUTN (standard).

[@bronxhouse00]

My P226 has been my CCW for the past 13 years. I have original classic non railed. However I did modernized it with an SRT and short trigger. It is my go to gun for everything. Its the only gun in my arsenal that I would bet my life on

[@carcraz06]

Just picked up a FDE MK25 and I couldn't be happier!!!

[@wwp1977]

Best feeling gun in the hand and an outstanding trigger. My anti Glock and I love it.

[@DrewJ79]

I just bought a 226 W. German, year of manufacture 1990 in perfect condition for its age. Not fired much at all.

[@Mickey_Bauer]

4 years later - amazing experience...P226 Blackwater (older one, no beaver tail) - not a single jam - 1 failure to lock the slide open after the last round (in the very beginning) Love it... (BTW i came across your original review by mistake, googling P226 - i'm still around :) Good job man, keep it going!!!

[@andog6092]

how do Sig's do with rust, I just bought a 226 nitron for my duty gun. I switched from. a Glock 23, I love the sig but I'm. in Florida and sweating is a big issue. I know surface rust won't effect the gun but I just like to keep it nice.l always wipe down with clp after work

[@t2390]

AWESOME vid Nutn! I live in New York and bought by first handgun about a month ago which is a P226. After watching this video it only makes me feel that much better about my choice. Been a TMPer for 3 years now and love what your doing with the project man. Keep the great vids coming!

[@240fxst]

Very nice summation & compilation NutnFancy. Outstanding!

[@CrucibleArms]

I just picked up the P226 Enhanced Elite and much prefer it over the "R". Ergonomics (grip) fits my particular hand better. Less reach for the trigger. I also love the minimal trigger reset. Feels very much like the short reset on the Walther PPQ. I personally shoot this pistol extremely well.

[@FFmed1c]

Fantastic review. Thanks. Own a P229-1 as a GTW personal choice. It started life as a 22LR, now with 9mm x-change. $950 total w/2x.22mags, 3x9mm mags before all this current craziness. Keep up the good work, fighting the honest fight.

[@MrPlock78]

Just bought my cig CPO P226. I purchased it at roughly 60% the cost of a new one. It came with tritium night sights (which still brightly glow) and the finish was around 95-100% NRA Excellent. The barrel showed little slide wear. I changed that quickly with 100 rounds down the pipe on its first outing. It's a 2010 model with the screw in grips. It looks to be an awesome weapon and I can't wait to send more 9mm down range. Thank God l gunship is selling 100 rounds for 100 bucks even in the panic

[@nutnfancy]

It's the hologram of authenticity of all TNP vids, eh? -TD

[@ryangreen9378]

In a quality stand point I think this is one of the best all around videos on KZbin.

[@tristantrb]

Man do i love your pistol reviews, they are the epitomy of the nutnfancy project.

[@xoticgunnut]

Im glad that you included the SIGs "modified browning action" into the review. I think that is one of the largest contributions in the design. Thanks.

[@rovert97]

A 92 Sig P226 9mm was my first handgun and it's still my favorite. I'll never get rid of it.

[@JHolder1422]

Love my PPQ. Its been my daily carry gun all winter long. Mine has run flawless. Great Gun

[@Jgreca2]

I just bought my first handgun, Sig Mk25!! The wife might use it on me because of how much it cost but it is worth every penny. Thank you for all your reviews nutn!!

[@LostCityExpeditions]

YES!! Another Sig video! Nutn you definitely helped me get my 226, so thank you for that. Absolutely LOVE the gun! Can't wait to watch the video haha..

[@OpaKnows]

Sig Sauer was definitely one of the gun companies that was formative in developing my fascination and life-long love of firearms. They continue to hit center mass on all the GTW points. Top 3 gun makers for me: FN, Sig Sauer, and CZ. Not hard to figure out my preference for DA/SA semi-auto weapons.

[@michaelhodges8312]

Love my Sigs, P227 Nitron and P229 SAS, both with SRT triggers. I just might have to get the 226 Extreme. Nice review!

[@Toyman07]

Yup agreed I also collect Glocks I have every Gen of Glocks 22 and 23. I love the newer Gen 4 Glocks. Btw my regarding rifles like my ACR and LWRC's they have nitrated and nitron (sp) barrels another thing Sig doesn't do. I have a Gen 2 Sig 516 10in SBR being processed and there are many changes to it. So maybe they may pass on down to their pistols

[@rolltide2570]

Your videos are some of the best on KZbin

[@BigAl0331]

Love fondling Sigs... yup, I get ya man!

[@gunchief0811]

Nitron phosphate coated internal parts helps resist the corrosive effects of sea water. but you still need to do regular maintenance ESPECIALLY after any water borne operation. wether salt water or fresh water. perform regular maintenance on your side arm so that it's ready when u need it.

[@miggidy85]

yes mecgar does. and they are awesome mags.

[@Tundra1980A]

Love the older sigs.....newer ones not so much ended selling my new 226 kept my old one

[@davidridgeyates]

Love it dude. Planning on getting the mk25(2nd kind of cool dude, love that anchor on the slide lol) shortly as soon as the distributor gets back from the shot show and orders some more to send to my local gun shop. Lol

[@StoneMan699]

Yes, the SEAL's of the 80's chose that, not current SEAL's. Current SEAL's are given the P226. My whole point was that the pistol they are supplied with today is the P226, and hardly any run anything different. Why are you trying to argue?

[@Sagittariustoo]

Just bought a Sig 226 9mm Tacops; really like it!

[@Elc22]

the MK usually designates that that model is what was created for special forces testing. for example the MK23 (H&K) is currently used by Specops as their main handgun. It would be nice to see more stuff on H&K guns though. they tend to be ignored in the US since they are expensive and not all too common compared to many other brands.

[@johncaperna3435]

This may sound terrible, but I can't wait for my time to own a P226. By the time I can throw money at it, the Legion will likely be around $1100. Then ... then my friends, I will fondle away to Nirvana. Thanks for the information and looks at the various models of P226s. Earned another follower.

[@millster101]

I got a P226 E2 when it first came out. Yes it did came with a plastic guild rod and I also had to send it back since it was dropping 4inches at 20yards. Once I got it back from Sig, they said i had a broken ejector and they also replaced my sights. All in all i am happy with my E2.

[@gmjones2001]

I love 'fondling' my P226 while watching The Walking Dead. :) Wish my copy had the rail, but it's a 1995 W. Germany made example so I can't complain too much.

[@steelpanther88]

if a gun shoots to either side, consistently, it could be a case of a fouled barrel end (rifling at the muzzle of the barrel, "barrel crown") that's what can happen if you clean a gun from the muzzle side, damage it, as opposed to from the chamber side it's kind of unlikely I guess, especially if you tried all types of ammo, but that's what can happen with rifles for example

[@oleboy7615]

Love your reviews. Can't argue your assessment of the Glock 17. It is truly a dynasty. I just love the P226. It is my all-time favorite pistol.

[@FATL0L0]

As a Sig P229 owner for over fifteen years . This is a really good video !!!

[@jetdr]

I have a P220 SAO, P938 and soon will be the proud owner of a 226TACOPS. Sig just has a quality that others try and have but fail.

[@Statusinator]

23:04 "This is my rifle, this is my gun. This is for fighting, this is for fun."

[@M3Stevo]

I love how you can hear the passion and love for this gun when he talks about it. I think all of us can appreciate the same passion and excitement for a gun. Its nice to see Nutn still has the passion for this "job", and that passion is what allows him to do this so well. If my studies have taught me anything, it's that you will never be good at/happy with your job unless you love it, and based off of this review? Nutn's in a never ending honey moon. I think that is fantastic. Keep it up!

[@jonathannguyen7997]

Did they discontinue the E2 because they put E2 on all their guns?

[@1demochad1]

Got my 9mm about a year and a half ago and love it. Bought the 226LR on TNP reviews.

[@goYankees19]

showing your age with those references to West Germany, Nutn. love the video, and i'm seriously considering a Sig in the near future.

[@jonathannguyen7997]

His reviews made me want one, I eventually picked up a MK45 because the seller offered me a sweet price, and because of the cool factor, thanks nutn 👍🏻

[@jonathannguyen7997]

*MK25

[@brysonallen4496]

How do u like it I'm thinking about getting one

[@jonathannguyen7997]

+Bryson allen in all honesty, its my favorite gun, im inspired to get a P320 because the MK25 is such a great gun

[@omegaclass1696]

not a polymer, that is good.

[@mabellaker5875]

I just bought a standard US P226R 40 w/night sites and E2 grip and can confirm the guide rod is polymer. Oh well, I guess if you don't like it replace it.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

You've done it again Nut'n. I sold my cruiser and wanted to reinvest some of the money, since I'm a S-T guy these days. These weren't on my radar, I was going to get a G19 or G17 but noooooooooooo, I just had to handle a P226 Extreme with the G10 grips since you talked so highly about the other P226's. Yeppers, add me to the thousands of other viewers, I bought it and a boatload of ammo. Now I want a light for it, a couple of holster options, a P226 in .22 to plink with and I need to relocate out of Ca so that I can get the correct magazines.. I think that I need to sell off some revolvers and shotguns, I just have more fun at the range with the semi autos.

[@andrewc193]

At 10:12 it showed another problem of the Sig design. The slide release in the wrong place for a "high thumbs" grip. The thumb rides on the slide release and after empty magazine the slide doesn't remain open. I have a Sig and I want to like it because the build quality is absolutely excellent, but the high bore axis and the and the goofy slide release location is a deal breaker for me. CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow custom is the gun for me. Phantom if concerned about weight.

[@juliedominesey341]

I bought a 226 scorpion and a 239 scorpion over the summer with ammunition choices I think im done. maybe ill getthe 22 conversion kit for the 226 but if I dont buy another pistol ever then I think it will be ok ive had berretas, shot glocks, shot 1911s....nothing compares to the sig

[@godslayer7771]

The P226 is not the only pistol the Seals use. The 226 is standard issue but they use MANY other pistols (most popular being the h&k usp .45)

[@MrPlock78]

Nutn is the reason why I own a SOG Flash II and a CPO Sig P226. I freakin love the sig. Certified pre owned is the way to go if you can't buy new. Mine has been flawless and had no noticeable wear out of the box.

[@sigmaluco]

I like the Sig 226, I LOVE the P220. BTW, every SOF operator that I know (and I know a quite a few) is able to bring their own weapon to theater AND I really only saw them carry two pistols: M9 or 1911. Nice video...