I find it cool that in the modern world of plastic pistols that people still seek out and appreciate an all steel quality DA/SA combat pistol such as this P226R.
@chrisragone87855 ай бұрын
Frame is aluminum alloy
@mikedowell846517 күн бұрын
Would you say that this is good for a first handgun?
@rjo850017 күн бұрын
@@mikedowell8465 For home protection and overall safety, yes. Regarding consistent accuracy due to the two two different trigger actions of DA/SA, you’d have to train with it. But I would advocate that with any firearm intended for self protection. Personally I prefer the P229R as it’s slightly easier to conceal carry. I you want something similar that does great home and conceal carry take a look at the H&K P30SK. Especially the LEM variant.
@jameszywicki5814 Жыл бұрын
Everyone should have a 226. I have a German one and wouldn't trade it for the world. The MK 25 is a solid version to be sure. Semper Fi!
@GunBoxTherapy Жыл бұрын
The 226 is hands down one of my favorite platforms! The vast proven history, my experience with it’s reliability and the accuracy I’m able to achieve with it has led me to the opinion that you said, everyone should own one.
@jameszywicki5814 Жыл бұрын
@@GunBoxTherapy Don't judge me. Excellent series on here from Ferrari Steve on converting a "shooter" grade German P226 to as close as you can get Legion Series gun. I did it, absolutely no regrets. Trigger reset is less than .125 in travel and smooth as silk.
@bobjim1us15 ай бұрын
The 226, the only Sig that doesn't suck.
@kevinrichardson88595 ай бұрын
@bobjim1us1 you left out the P220..P229..P245..P230 & P238 P938...and a host of others...I have them all..the P320 series and plastic Sigs are 💩
@landauer4933Ай бұрын
@@bobjim1us1228 ???😮
@dahveed2847 ай бұрын
Nice review. Bought one today. Now doing the research. I like the marine coating on this firearm.
@Shadowdancer7777 ай бұрын
No need to research. You bought one of the best pistols ever made.
@bluez19818 ай бұрын
I love the P226. It's in my opinion the Cadillac of 9mm pistols. If you can handle the price tag. It's perfect. Smooth shooter. I have a MK25 best birthday gift...to myself. Ever.
@budwickman446Ай бұрын
Worth every dollar spent !
@magiscichoam9 ай бұрын
A comprehensive, informative and exceptionally well done presentation. Bravo!
@nomic655 Жыл бұрын
absolute skyrocket in the video quality, keep it up!
@GunBoxTherapy Жыл бұрын
Ohh man, I put a lot of work into this one!! I appreciate the fact that you noticed it and am glad you liked the video!
@nomic655 Жыл бұрын
@@GunBoxTherapy I noticed that on your short video the other day too, absolute mad work and effort, really puts your channel above and beyond
@Hamchuck1129 ай бұрын
God I want this gun. I have an early 2000s P229R 9mm though and they aren't much different to justify the $1100. Damnit I want it though. Outstanding review by the way. Just an exceptional presentation.
@GunBoxTherapy9 ай бұрын
Thanks man! I probably put more time into this exact video more than any other I’ve made. From the testing, range time, reviewing, editing…etc. I had a lot of fun with it!
@aj5748 Жыл бұрын
Wish these had a short reset trigger. It’s a game changer in this platform. The m11-a1 comes standard with that trigger.
@meh6953 Жыл бұрын
Damn right! Lol I have one and it shoots like a dream
@WhyPhi Жыл бұрын
I agree. I ended up putting one in each of my pistols (MK25 and P229R) Eventually I want an M11A1
@velvetjones18563 ай бұрын
I have one of these I bought decades ago. It was sent to Sig, along with a P227, for an action enhancement upgrade. The work made a great improvement in trigger, particularly in double action. Well worth the money.
@somedayzo611 күн бұрын
Not even half way through the video and I had to stop and subscribe. Most impressive and a pleasure to watch! You earned it!
@christhornton82192 ай бұрын
I got one of these a year ago- super stoked to be able to find one. It was a big hole in my collection.
@gob7116 Жыл бұрын
The lines on a 226 are second to none, ergonomics are perfect for me and feels what a full size handgun should feel. Shoots soft and is predictable despite a taller slide. Goes up and resets easily instead of lower axis guns which amplifies inconsistencies with one's grip. Though SIG really milked the cow here. The 226 is a great gun but they really pushed for biggest margins with the mk25. It's essentially a base model before when it only had 2 15rds and not even giving the better mecgar mags. No SRT either when it comes stock with other premium models, yet was priced just as much as the higher tier model elites. SIG SRT is probably the quickest resetting production trigger in the industry, it rivals many 2011s and edges the 92x competition. Crisp as hell, and was a common upgrade along with the 20 rounders with team guns. Never understood why they cut cost there when it's an upgrade in every way. Sure, they were issued without it, but most guns were supplied previous to the introduction of the SRT. It only has the anchor, UID sticker, true 1913 rail and a preivous phosphate coated internals. Internal coating is better now but previously, it was gritty as hell. But the normal nitron finish didn't even corrode so I guess the phosphate was just for extra resistance. Though despite its legendary reliability, it should still be run wet. Over tens of thousands of rounds and I have no where near the same wear on my barrel and barrel hood as yours with mine being a comp gun. Granted, I don't use phosphate barrels, but they're supposed to be more resistant to wear. Or perhaps, its for rust only.
@bobjim1us110 ай бұрын
The lines on the 226 are second to the Browning Hi Power.
@ciprianocosby845110 ай бұрын
Second To none what!!😳for☝🏾 If you have a notice since everybody been properly educated on the CZ75 inverter slide everybody has tightened up they slide to fit today frames🤣and for✌🏾 If you haven't noticed the flush fit magazines with the lip that was copied from the CZ/75 And finally it doesn't matter how close tight slide to fit to the frame Everybody been hating on that inverted slide that CZ came with since day 1 since 75🤨
@gob711610 ай бұрын
@@ciprianocosby8451 lol, the rails running inside the frame was a p210 thing, way before a cz copied it since the slavs don't care about IP. CZ's are great, but to make them seem that they are the best thing since sliced bread? Shit, my S2, SP01 and 75B omega all pales in comparison to Sigs in fit and finish. Hell, sometimes Tanfo Stock 2's run better than S2s.
@Hialeah19259 ай бұрын
@@ciprianocosby8451CZs feel in hand is second to none… however firing is entirely different. Hell I like the shooting experience better in my G19 than my PO1. Just picked up a MK-25 and something tells my I’m going to like shooting it better than both.
@gec-o2167 Жыл бұрын
Good to see SIG still producing the OG. I have the MK24 Navy and a MK25. IMO, the best example of their pistols.
@Dont.tasemebro Жыл бұрын
Love the unboxing style/setup and overall video set up. The type of channel I was hoping to find 🙏🏾
@GunBoxTherapy Жыл бұрын
Awesome man! I really appreciate the feedback and am glad you found my channel!
@Zevikingbmx Жыл бұрын
I enjoy this new opening and style in this video it's very clean.
@GunBoxTherapy Жыл бұрын
I appreciate it! I believe I had mentioned it in another comment but I may not be able to do this in the majority of my videos but I am definitely listening to the feedback here and will try and incorporate it into newer videos!
@budwickman446Ай бұрын
Great presentation ! I love mine. My son was a Frogman and is a total Sig guy as well. I also, installed the short reset components. Nice upgrade to it !!
@GentlemanEDCАй бұрын
Picking mine up in a few minutes. Used at the local looks brand new with upgraded trigger and 5 mags, $899
@GunBoxTherapyАй бұрын
Dang man! That’s a hell of a deal! Hope you enjoy it!
@GentlemanEDCАй бұрын
@@GunBoxTherapy might kick myself but ended up passing on it. A lot more wear up close than in the pictures. Ended up grabbing a fuse and getting some cash in hand
@CesarChavez-bn6iv Жыл бұрын
Definitely on my list to get for my first Sig
@GunBoxTherapy Жыл бұрын
I really think you'll enjoy it!
@geometryfordummies11 ай бұрын
Beautiful anchor design ⚓️
@wooddawg4868Ай бұрын
Listen, everyone. A Sig Is a Sig in 9mm in the P226 duty full-size version. Some are nickel plated, some are stainless steel, some have a breech block, some have a milled slide but it's still a P226.
@stefanerras6519 Жыл бұрын
Mega Video from you like always 😀
@dclincoln5814 күн бұрын
Awesome video!!! Just bought mine yesterday so I'm in my 10 wait here in Cali. The told me at gun store no name mention that SIG may be discontinuing the MK25 ....is that true do you know? Thank you again for a great video!!! Best and stay safe all shooters
@StevenSmith-pt8rz7 ай бұрын
The way I understand it .The slide on the mk25 is stainless steel,not carbon steel.
@chrisragone87855 ай бұрын
That’s is correct. The MK25 slide is stainless steel
@wesleyroberts71192 ай бұрын
I beleive all modern p226 slides are stainless steel not just the mk25
@perspicacity8910 ай бұрын
Bro this is such a sick review. Thanks. Please do a video where you just show the gun aesthetically. Thanks!
@johnfreitas86649 ай бұрын
As a lefty I love the Sig’s I frequently carry a 229 and for me it’s great for lefty’s ! I never worry about accidentally hitting the slide release which I hear is a common problem for right handed shooters also I find it easy to decock as well
@JamesBicknell-v3p4 ай бұрын
Agreed. And, manipulating the decocker and magazine release with my index finger is second nature to me!
@Old-Boy_BEbop8 ай бұрын
the unboxing was so awesome i thought i was walking away with the pistol at the end of the video...
@ElusiveMasquerade6 ай бұрын
I love my P226 MK-25 Gray Guns is able to supply nice upgrades for it.
@johndeere1951a8 ай бұрын
Great microphone - you can hear the gritty unlubricated slide rails. Sad. I hope you lubricated it before the 750 rounds?A proper moly lub would prevent the finish wear you experienced. Negative is not the gun- its the holster.
@digital_footprint_safe Жыл бұрын
Love this channel, great content man!
@B2Rockin8 ай бұрын
Congrats on that beautiful MK25! Question for you - Given most P226's do not come with milled slides for optics, if you had the option, would you prefer an optic on the P226 over not having one? Curious your thoughts. I also have a P226 and it is something I find myself going back and forth on. There is something nostaulgic about not using one with this firearm that I truly love and appreciate,, but part of me also really wants to see how this baby operates with a red dot lol. Cheers
@georgemhaylov72527 ай бұрын
I installed Sightron SRS-2 on mine using a C-more adapter plate. I shoot much better this way than with iron sights.
@B2Rockin7 ай бұрын
@@georgemhaylov7252 that’s good to know, thank you man! Definitely jonesing to try it.
@georgemhaylov72527 ай бұрын
@@B2Rockin you are welcome. Just remember to tighten the screws again after you zero the optics and use loctite.
@B2Rockin7 ай бұрын
@@georgemhaylov7252 haha definitely, don’t want that thing flyin off! Thanks again man
@encinobalboa6 күн бұрын
How did that slide leave the factory? Brand name and model number are double roll stamped. Navy sticker on frame is crooked. I'm sure this will not affect durability but details count.
@TheGlock34man11 ай бұрын
Awesome video bro. I been thinking about getting a mk25
@VinceVaca Жыл бұрын
Your camera is no joke 👍
@acheeseburger7367 Жыл бұрын
The change in production is interesting, with the intro music and lighting and such. Only thing I might suggest is possibly some soft music in the background as you talk? Try it for a video and see how it is? Or upload a music/ non music version? Great job though. Hope you grow more, I like your channel a lot
@somedayzo611 күн бұрын
Please no background music while talking! A real pleasure to not have to struggle to hear you over any music!
@abdulghaffar9323 Жыл бұрын
definetly love your new style
@GiantSlayer-rr1vu11 ай бұрын
I like to new MK25 instead my OG of the 226 and 229 from the '90s
@mma7093 ай бұрын
Question which do you think is better. P226 mk25 or M9A4. My FFL has both at the same price
@FuZe.3 ай бұрын
I’ve got an M9A4, have over 4,000 rounds through it. Super great gun, recommend replacing magazines with Mec gar ones out of the box. Hold them both, see which one fits you better.
@haroldkickass1995 Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this gun on the TV show Hawaii Five-0 Commander Magarette used it in the show with a weapon light attched to it.
@Hialeah19256 ай бұрын
The new cringy version of 50, right? 😆
@latinojackson9694 Жыл бұрын
You mean that a pistol that is literally double the price of its competitor lost to it in trials due to being too expensive?!
@nachos_70firebird66 Жыл бұрын
Same happened with the 2017 U.S. Military pistol trials. Glock 19x definitely beat out the Sig M17/M18 but due to costs the military chose Sig.
@nikolaurosevic650 Жыл бұрын
38 $ was m9 cheaper . You have TFB TV ep detailed on xm9 trials
@grantorino2009 Жыл бұрын
@@nachos_70firebird66Absolutely true.
@gabe32111 ай бұрын
Do I sense sarcasm?😂
@jakevoss198010 ай бұрын
Beretta was willing to sell the M9 to the US at cost because they had the foresight to know how much they would gain from the advertisement
@ResseLam11 ай бұрын
Beautiful Gun
@hrldp43949 ай бұрын
I love sigs. The p226 is sexy, but the price! Arex zero one is half of it and the sp2022 too
@rjo85006 ай бұрын
Yeah it isn’t plastic and a striker so it isn’t cheap. Cry once!
@dondee54394 ай бұрын
How much on discount sale? $1200 is my guess.
@squadgoes99 Жыл бұрын
rather see the shooting without the music, nice video thanks
@pamelastewart1089Ай бұрын
Alright, everyone. What do we think a HK USP 9/40/45 or a Sig P226 MK25? Caliber doesn't mattter to me as I have all three. Durability over time and reliability in less than ideal conditions is what matters most to me. Opinions and recommendations are appreciated. I will be buying one of them this coming Friday. Thanks
@morriszachrisson83596 ай бұрын
2:13 Could you please check for me how thick is the paper of this Certificate? Is it more likely 180 gram, 200 or 250? Please answer. Thank you.
@ciprianocosby845110 ай бұрын
I'm gonna say it ☝🏾's and I'm gonna say it✌🏾's Everybody been hating on CZ and that inverted slides sent 75 they have tightened up their frame to fit but people can't give CZ the credit that inverted slide revolutionized the pistol And finally I don't know how Baretta Got Beat out US military trials you cannot mess with that non movable burrow with that open slide and that wide ejection port I'm not a Beretta fan but that's why ejection port and that stable bureau is unmatched and the CZ/75
@MrGetarealgun Жыл бұрын
Mark 23…check. Mark 25…next on the list.
@JasonT-m7f Жыл бұрын
Sweet piece of hardware, do they have a optics ready model. ?
@GunBoxTherapy Жыл бұрын
Good question! I'm not 100% sure if this is a model that Sig still makes but they had the 226 RX which has a cutout for a red dot on the slide. Unfortunately there wasn't a MK25 model with a red dot capable slide.
@rjo85006 ай бұрын
Legion
@MikeJack11 ай бұрын
The magazine release can be switched to the left hand
@KeanonGilliamSlang3695 ай бұрын
Nice review!
@darkdre75 ай бұрын
Would you purchase the legion or the mk25 version if you could afford only one?
@GunBoxTherapy5 ай бұрын
That’s a tough choice but really it kinda comes down to 3 major differences. Color, optic capable, and the short reset trigger (SRT). Obviously the price difference between them too which is $200-$300 depending on where you look. For me personally, I don’t really like optics on my pistols, i appreciate them for what they are and can add to your abilities of shooting a pistol but it doesn’t really matter to me. So if the optic portion is what matters you can probably add another $300-$400 to the price to actually take advantage of that addition. The SRT is definitely an upgrade I want to get for my MK25 and those can be had for $50 and a little time disassembling my MK25. So, for me the MK25 is my choice for many reasons such as the color and the cheaper price tag. I also was in the Navy for 7.5 years so that also played into my reasoning for that choice as well.
@darkdre75 ай бұрын
@@GunBoxTherapy I was in the Army for e years I’m currently doing private security so I was looking for a duty pistol and red dot isn’t a big thing how are the grips on the mk25 and you would change the trigger on the mk25
@GunBoxTherapy5 ай бұрын
I actually like the classic grips over the more rough grips on the legion so i wouldn’t change that. The trigger is really nice but can definitely be improved using Sigs SRT trigger. Not to say that the stock trigger on the MK25 is bad but the D/A trigger is kinda on the heavy side.
@darkdre75 ай бұрын
@@GunBoxTherapy lol I think I’m ma go for it I might get the mk25 with the Threaded barrel
@rlm2010az4 ай бұрын
Great video
@vitalym790311 ай бұрын
Nice review. Is it comfortable to carry 226 on daily basis, if needed?
@everettpannkuk3269 ай бұрын
I carry a P226 Legion daily. I guess that depends on your size and what type of clothes you typically wear. It’s definitely doable though
@theumpteenthtime8854 Жыл бұрын
It's modernized to include a QR code and have parts to make it Navy safe, but they didn't upgrade to the E2 grips? How 80's of them.
@aleffel9668 Жыл бұрын
I need one of these so bad
@Account-uw2rz Жыл бұрын
I like the content.
@GunBoxTherapy Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I’m glad you enjoy it!
@何利用2 ай бұрын
海豹突击队定制型,听说要安装瞄准镜还有在上面铣一个嘈
@Brad-ic4bp9 ай бұрын
The only pistol you’ll ever need (unless you're looking for bear protection:).
@yunglevistain5 ай бұрын
Honestly, the only reason i want one of these is because of NCIS (the show)
@Dorito2304 ай бұрын
Do they make this one in a SAO?
@perryfryar5424 Жыл бұрын
😃
@keving52002 Жыл бұрын
Pretty good gun. Looks like overall a old school remake of a 90s semiauto.
@kforkrish Жыл бұрын
Do any currently available in market baretta m9 or m9a1 or 92fs it is my favourite gun and very popular in india .s
@hskill.6 ай бұрын
What do you mean, it's not the prettiest one :D P226 is just the best
@GunBoxTherapy5 ай бұрын
Lol. I meant that not as my own idea of what a good looking gun is but generally, people are attracted to the more flashy side of guns (i.e. the invention of the Gucci Glocks you see all over instagram)
@GunBoxTherapy5 ай бұрын
personally though, i think the 226 is one of the best looking guns out there!
@hskill.5 ай бұрын
@@GunBoxTherapy eww.. Gucci Glocks and that flexy clownism stuff, meanwhile P226 > any Glock literally
@hskill.5 ай бұрын
@@GunBoxTherapy Also 229, Sig Sauer is perfectly built like Swiss watches, after Sig's USP comes in
@2dclxvi5 ай бұрын
If I could only own one pistol...that would be it...with an optics cut.
@justfcknidiot309 Жыл бұрын
yooooooo, the quality of the video really peaked
@GunBoxTherapy Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the recognition of that man! I may not always be able to provide these lengthy reviews, edits and range time but I’ll definitely be sure to try more out in the future. Also, this should also speak volumes on how I feel about the 226/MK25. lol.
@justfcknidiot309 Жыл бұрын
@@GunBoxTherapy love ur stuff
@keen68087 ай бұрын
Why do most reviewers shoot black pistols against a bright white background?
@craigbenz48355 ай бұрын
Is that a rhetorical question?
@keen68085 ай бұрын
@@craigbenz4835 No camera can cope with such contrast.
@craigbenz48355 ай бұрын
@@keen6808 My first thought was that the sights are easier to see.
@flyboyflash31844 ай бұрын
Good video, thanks. What do you recommend to touch-up wear marks on P226 MK25 barrel?
@Maltebyte26 ай бұрын
Maybe its just an illusion but the barrel looks like its not straight when gun is pulled back. Sorry im noob to this i don't know the proper terminology.
@rjo85006 ай бұрын
Browning tilt action.
@toobalicious8 ай бұрын
12:25 Which holster is that?
@toobalicious8 ай бұрын
15:31 You answered it. Trex Ragnarok (heatgun modified) w/Safariland QLS adapter.
@kisuke88242 ай бұрын
Hermosa
@tax9059726 ай бұрын
You can call them and they will send you a manual.
@Irresistible.. Жыл бұрын
Hi
@aviseksingh7211 ай бұрын
Best stylish gun
@christophercohen87123 ай бұрын
Failure on naval testing of beretta m9 ? What failure it’s well documented that beretta didn’t fail a single test
@mikeys75368 ай бұрын
G10 grip for those is about $65. Makes a world of difference.
@matthewmitchell86783 ай бұрын
The finish isn’t that big of a deal all autos wear on the barrel even Glocks