Sig P226 40th Anniversary Edition - the 80's are still cool

[@thomascarpenter7415]

I bought a P226 through a Government program back in 1988 for $500. When I worked for a D.O.E. Contractor the P226 was our issued pistol . I carried a P220 as a duty gun in 1992

[@Meeeegan311]

P226 is ELITE

[@defconcreative]

yes it is

[@hp0865]

Yes. The 40th aniversary P226 does have the short extractor.

[@ds5503]

Seems like a great option for someone who wants the WG 1980's vibe and doesn't want to wear out a classic. You cannot make me choose between the 92 and 226. 😁Liked, subscribed.

[@defconcreative]

Fair enough!

[@hp0865]

Excellent review. Another significant change from the original is the "short" extractor versus the internal extractor of the original. The "short" extractor was requested by the U.S. Seals. That's why the MK-25 model is the only one in the current 226 lineup using the 'short" extractor versus the current 'long extractor". P226 with the "short"extractor are by far more reliable. I own over 40 P226 and the only ones that have failures to extract are the ones with the "long extractor". Can't wait to receive my P226 40th that I recently ordered.

[@sixpooltube]

Does the 40th have a short extractor?

[@TommyRibs]

I have a 1996 German made P226. Great Pistol, I will never, ever give it up. I am a 1911 guy, but the Sig is my go to war gun.

[@steven3379]

Good video, I have a P220 Legion 10mm SAO, a P229 40 s&w da/sa, LE turn-in, reconditioned by Sig, love them both. I also have a Sig P938 Legion and a P365XL, last but definitely not least, a 92x RDO compact and a CX4 Storm PCC. The P938 actually has me thinking about getting A Springfield EMP 3" or 4". The 92x was my first all metal hammer fired pistol, I was amazed at how much better it shot (for me) than my first pistol (P320xf) so I sold that Sig. I'm carrying the Beretta currently but that could change because the P229 is still in the "breakin" period. I can tell you the Beretta will NEVER get sold.

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

10:15 which was never really fixed. They just added a second ledge for the sear to grab but that's a bandaid and not a fix. MIM parts are that gun's fundamental flaw and nobody should trust any of them.

[@philsmgb4393]

I collect .45's and have the 220 Elite. I'm trying to talk myself into the 226 for the same reason, it's just cool.

[@Stealth639]

Revolvers aside (that's an entirely different conversation), if the 1911 didn't exist my go-to handguns are S&W 2nd and 3rd generation autos in .45ACP, 10mm and 9mm (in order of preference), custom Novak and Cylinder and Slide Browning Hi-Power 9mms, Sig P220 and 226 and then lastly the Berreta 92 family. Note, there are no polymer, striker fired pistols on my list!

[@defconcreative]

Polymer, striker fired guns are for people with weak conditions

[@Stealth639]

All the best things came out of the 70s and 80s.

[@defconcreative]

I was born in 84 and agree

[@classicgunstoday1972]

@@Stealth639 Atari, Nintendo, Transformers, M9 Beretta, Sig 226, home computers, laptops, mobile phones, cell phones, cable tv, etc.

[@garydickens]

The 226 although pricey is the best hand gun for me. It racks easy, love the decocker over safety. After the first round it’s in single action and the light trigger pull and slide length allows for easy follow up shots, but you’re right I’d have hard time making it my edc just because of the size. However if it was good enough for the seals well….

[@rbm6184]

Sig P226 40th Anniversary Edition - the 80's are still cool Haha. I never left the '80s. Still stuck there. The P226 is SIG's classic benchmark pistol. It was the pistol everybody wanted but couldn't afford in the '80s. Its still priced high and why it lost in the M9 military pistol trials even though beating all the competition.

[@Pmedic605]

Move your right thumb over a bit and put it on top of the knuckle of your left thumb and the slide stop issue goes away.

[@defconcreative]

I could…. But I won’t.

[@lanceblinent7909]

Too bad SIG couldn't keep up the quality of the 226. Now they have their SIG 320 issues and multiple carbines that they dumped onto the civilian market only to discontinue a year later. They should have designed a striker fired handgun from the 226 or 229 rather than their 250 model that flopped on the US market.

[@steven3379]

How many of the internal parts are compatible with the P229 40 s&w da/sa.?

[@classicgunstoday1972]

Had a 1990 “preowned” refurbished 226 that I traded in for a new Beretta M9 (it’s trial competitor). It was a great gun. Only complaint was it was too top bulky and high barrel axis which is what prompted moving over to the open top Beretta which is also easier to conceal and have never really looked back.

[@defconcreative]

high bore axis on a 9mm really doesn't matter.

[@classicgunstoday1972]

@@defconcreative as far as function and reliability, no. But I was referring to balance and bulk. It’s a personal preference, of course. Like I said the 226 is a great gun but the Beretta feels better to me and more like a natural pointer and more concealable. It’s easy to see why both made it to the top neck and neck as 9mm service pistols.

[@TheMakeReadyRanch]

Ouch on the price. I'd go with one of the newer 226s (Legion) for a little more money.

[@squib3083]

Looks like these have the short external extractor, which has always been more reliable than the longer external extractor. That’s a plus.

[@defconcreative]

Yes they do

[@christophermead9800]

You can tell that’s you in the baby picture! But the Seals proved the 226 to be an extremely durable and reliable pistol. Oh man, back when double to single action wonder 9s were in their prime!

[@defconcreative]

I’ve looked the same for 40 years

[@maxximus2012]

Sig trying to pay for all their lawsuits and "rolling changes" with these prices

[@defconcreative]

Well…. That’s a definite possibility

[@the1911FrenchAddict]

Ouch, first. Nice intro👍

[@defconcreative]

HAHA nice!!! Bounjor

[@the1911FrenchAddict]

@@defconcreative bonjour 👍 Easy for me, it's 9 pm, nothing to do

[@FoulPet]

They stopped producing some recent guns to produce a sorta copy of an older gun.

[@synystur21]

Owned both, love them both, but the 226 slyly won the contract.

[@RetiredDefenderRob1911]

Pick up a W German one when you can. The weight between the two are very noticeable. Comparable to a lite weight commander weight to a full size steel. Also check out an old school P228 aka M11. They were carried by US AirForce OSI agents abroad.

[@retrowoohoo468]

No doubt the 40th anniversary P226 are cool but the price is asking for too much. Used market is an option but proceed with caution.

[@michaelbarfield528]

Still want one as the Legion P226 is a nice firearm, yet pricey! I agree their Sig 320 is not for me either...Glock Fan since my Glock 20 purchased in 1995...

[@defconcreative]

Well…. I REALLY am not a Glock fan.

[@williammatthews2948]

@@defconcreative Join the club. I love my P226 Mk25 and my 1911's.

[@defconcreative]

Yeahhhh buddy

[@luloadventure]

Interesting Pistol, NOT Fan of the German Handguns but always interesting to learn something new. I carried a HK USP on my Military Service, nothing exciting but functional and reliable. Thanks and regards from the Alps. P.D: a personal/fun review with Eli of the Fatman would be great!

[@defconcreative]

Yeah we live a few states apart so it becomes difficult to do content together…. But we should!

[@jimfisher5577]

I had the 226 back in the eighties at the same time I had a 92f and the sig was a much better gun in my opinion. However it doesn't have the lethal weapon/die hard/replacement killers etc... appeal which is probably why the military did what they did. I had a p 225 which kinda sucked ( I bought it because I couldn't find a 226 at the time) also I had an early p220 called the browning bda it was cool except it had the heel mag release , odd euro device. My old sigs were pretty cool they just didn't have much personality. I guess that's why I always preferred the 1911. Go figure. Great video. Happy holidays

[@DominicZelenak]

Buy an Arex Zero 2s instead. I can't trust anything coming out of Sig anymore.

[@defconcreative]

I don’t even know what an arex zero 2 is…

[@DominicZelenak]

@@defconcreative maybe you should.

[@Inkushu]

Trash recommendation. 226/229/228 etc. are good to go. Differentiate them from the 300 series 320, 365 etc.

[@DominicZelenak]

@@Inkushu k.

[@s7lresearchdr.311]

You can have those cheap Arex Zeros😂😂😂