My beater P226

February 08, 2017, 01:45 PM

scoobysnacker

My beater P226

Hi, new to the forum, picked up a West German P226. Sorry to say, this one isn't pristine, in fact it's the opposite of that- a neglected, abused beater. But the frame rails are good, the rifling is sharp, and the price was right.

I didn't take any pics prior to cleaning it up, but here it is, cleaned, in all it's ugly glory. I think it's going to be a good candidate for a bead blast and refinish, although I do kinda like the character it exudes...

February 08, 2017, 01:52 PM

Skins2881

Was it used as a door stop or a hammer prior to your acquisition?

February 08, 2017, 01:57 PM

fquico

does it work? It seems to be in great need of a GREAT DEAL of TLC.

February 08, 2017, 02:00 PM

MattW

Did you pick it up at the bottom of the ocean?

Welcome to the forum too.

February 08, 2017, 02:01 PM

scoobysnacker

Both, it seems

When I got it, it had years of caked on crud. Not old oil or grease, but more like the grime you'd find in the tread of your tires.

It's definitely been dropped at least once (trigger guard), a grip screw is missing, and you can see the rust evidence... it looked like it was tossed under a car seat (in a junkyard!) for about a decade.

But the bore is sharp and the frame rails are still black, with just a hint of wear in the very front. Other than the dings, the frame is clean of scratches- I was surprised to see that. It really doesn't look like it was fired a lot, just beat to heck and back.

February 08, 2017, 02:06 PM

RNshooter

Looks like a good candidate for the Sig Service package. They'll detail strip it and give it a bath, then reassemble it with new springs. For another $99, they will refinish the slide.

Good luck with her

Bruce

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February 08, 2017, 02:09 PM

Blue Dog

Some CCR work, new grips/screws, new sights/internals she'll be good as new.

February 08, 2017, 02:45 PM

mikeyspizza

Have you fired it?

February 08, 2017, 03:27 PM

BigJoe

Read my tag line..................

February 08, 2017, 04:16 PM

scoobysnacker

quote:
Originally posted by mikeyspizza:
Have you fired it?

Just came back from range, and the ol' girl is good to go!

just a quick function check, box of 50 S&B 115 gr FMJ, standing and shooting offhand, 7 yds. No concentrating on superb accuracy this time, just going through the mag in a quick manner... no failures, all controls working as they should. Slide locks back as it should, decocker works, slide release works.

Put everything into the black. Here's a 5 shot target for the last five, but the other 45 rds from the box grouped just like that

edited to add- that drift to the right is me, I do that with everything larger than a .32 acp

I'm a lefty, it might be my grip and form, but it could just be my eyes...

February 08, 2017, 04:35 PM

Rustpot

I do the same, as a lefty. Until I'm under the clock or I really slow down and concentrate.

Nice Sig. Other than maybe doing something to prevent rust I wouldn't touch it.

I hope you didn't pay more than $300!

February 08, 2017, 05:09 PM

tcfiero

That Sig has character.

February 08, 2017, 05:25 PM

scoobysnacker

quote:
Originally posted by Rustpot:
I do the same, as a lefty. Until I'm under the clock or I really slow down and concentrate.

Nice Sig. Other than maybe doing something to prevent rust I wouldn't touch it.

I hope you didn't pay more than $300!

Just a shade over that, the cost of a trip to McD's.

I've since seen folks say they were able to get this or that price for various guns, but they must be better shoppers than I am. I wanted a P226 in DA/SA, not a 40, not a DAK. Haven't seen one under $400, and awhile since I'd seen one approach that price.

When I came across this on auction, it was in the lower 200 range, and I said what the heck. It's rough as you ever could ask finish-wise, but not in essential areas. All serials match, but aftermarket magazine.
And besides, I have quite a few classic Krunchentickers, but a conspicuous hole where this fit.
So I put down the max I could justify given the condition, $315, and watched as it got bid up. I honestly figured it would still slip away, but I ended up taking it for that.

February 08, 2017, 05:45 PM

1KPerDay

Cool gun. I hate to see such a nice piece abused like that. Glad it found a good home.

February 08, 2017, 06:02 PM

John3200

I'd get a spring kit for it, and call it good. The spring kit will have the missing grip screw you need too. If it works and it's ugly, it simply works. No need to refinish anything, it'll just look refinished after it's done.

I would love it just the way it is and be proud to own and shoot it!!!

http://www.midwayusa.com/produ...sauer-p226-9mm-luger

February 08, 2017, 06:42 PM

jackimoe

Man, looks like one of the IDF guns.

Maybe time for a call to CCR or Coyotekiller--both re-finishers that are members on this forum.

February 08, 2017, 07:35 PM

Chris Anchor

Nice gun plus West German. I like a range gun to look like one not a museum piece. Chris

February 08, 2017, 10:03 PM

blueye

I would not touch the outside, send it to Sig when they have the service deal going on for 99.00 to replace the springs and night sites. Should be coming up soon. Alot of character on that girl.

February 08, 2017, 10:44 PM

smithnsig

Hogue G-10
Moderns spring strut assembly
SIG AEP
Tfx or X-ray sights
Refinish slide

Beater no more.

February 08, 2017, 10:52 PM

1lowlife

I took this WG two tone P226 in a trade for a Gen 3 G19 I didn't want.
The slide to frame fit slopped back and forth when you shook the pistol in your hand.
But the gun shot dead on at the range.

Sent it to CCR for a refinish.