March 09, 2021, 09:25 PM
lennyContemplating a Sig/Sauer P226 Classic in .22lr, but...
am curious as to where they are made?
The US or Germany?
March 10, 2021, 07:30 AM
David LeeCant help you much lenny but Welcome backies to Sig Forum. Thought you only came around at Christmas time.
March 10, 2021, 08:47 AM
gearhoundsThese are essentially a standard center fire lower with a .22 kit on top from the factory, and I believe they were manufactured in the US. I’m not sure if any involved German made parts (frame) and assembled here or not but I don’t think so. Googling the platform and looking at images, they all appear to be of US manufacture by serial number and company stamp.
March 10, 2021, 04:45 PM
lennyquote:
Originally posted by David Lee:
Cant help you much lenny but Welcome backies to Sig Forum. Thought you only came around at Christmas time.
Hahaha - thanks David
March 10, 2021, 09:39 PM
IcabodPurchased one several years ago. Fairly quickly I purchased the 9mm x-change kit then the .40 caliber kit.
As a .22 I’d occasionally have FTE. I’ve never experimented to find if different brands worked better. The pistol has the same grip and dimensions but not the weight of a 9mm or .40 kit.
March 11, 2021, 12:29 PM
drshameMy 226 .22 Classic was made in the US.
It works almost 100% with MiniMags.
I also added a 9MM upper kit and .357 kit and had Sig do its magic on the trigger.
In .22 it fired reliably but accuracy was so-so. I sent it back when I got the trigger work done and they changed the barrel and reset the sights.
It shoots great now in .22 and with the CF kits....is a potent SHTF self defense pistol around the home.
In .22, it's great for new shooters and casual target/plinking.
But as a straight .22....without using the CF kits, a Ruger or Buckmark .22 may be a better alternative.