I have not seen any NSW pistols in the wild or any conversation about them for a while. Are they still desirable or has the Sig Navy killed the market?

I believe there is one on GB right now. I can’t remember the price.

There's several MK25's available online

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Originally posted by Andyb:
There's several MK25's available online

I'm assuming he's asking about NSW prefix pistols.

Mine is one of the half dozen or so Sigs I will be holding on to.

Yes, the NSW prefix pistols. I have one as a collectable. Back in the day they were a desirable variation. And My question is, "Are they still? Or have the Navy models killed the desirability?

^^^ There are always those who desire the NSW P226 more than other variants.

Not to derail the OP’s original thread topic, I wanted to ask - Did Sig ever manufacture a P226 specifically for the US Air Force?

I ask because I have a son that is currently in the US Air Force.

What I want to ask is what does 'NSW' mean?

Mark,

The Air Force's sidearms have been the M9 (92FS) and M11 (P228), and now the M18 (P320).

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Originally posted by Blume9mm:
What I want to ask is what does 'NSW' mean?

Naval Special Warfare, aka the SEAL.

The recent one on GB did end.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1029073316

The serial number was interesting. The way this configuration was shipped with 10 round mags was disappointing considering a seal would probably not use that option

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Originally posted by lot_45:
The recent one on GB did end.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1029073316

The serial number was interesting. The way this configuration was shipped with 10 round mags was disappointing considering a seal would probably not use that option

I didn’t notice that one. The one I saw is actually still live.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1025237585

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Originally posted by tigerbloodwinning:

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Originally posted by lot_45:
The recent one on GB did end.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1029073316

The serial number was interesting. The way this configuration was shipped with 10 round mags was disappointing considering a seal would probably not use that option

I didn’t notice that one. The one I saw is actually still live.

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^^^ Links to live auction are verboten.

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Originally posted by lot_45:
The recent one on GB did end.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1029073316

The serial number was interesting. The way this configuration was shipped with 10 round mags was disappointing considering a seal would probably not use that option

It's a gun for the commercial market, and it was released before the Klinton AWB expired, so SIG had no choice in the matter.

Were the original NSW serial prefixed P226s with the anchor and no rails really meant for the commercial market? I thought they were contract overruns and civilians got the leftovers. Similarly to how Springfield Armory Custom Shop’s Professional CRG prefixed guns where the gunsmiths didn’t know if they were making one for an FBI agent or a civilian.

My memory is faulty but I thought the NSW 226s were made to be sold commercially and the proceeds were donated to a special operators fund of some sort.

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Originally posted by tigerbloodwinning:

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Originally posted by lot_45:
The recent one on GB did end.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1029073316

The serial number was interesting. The way this configuration was shipped with 10 round mags was disappointing considering a seal would probably not use that option

I didn’t notice that one. The one I saw is actually still live.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1025237585

$2399 starting bid by the seller??? LOLOLOLOLOL!

He must want to hold onto that one.

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Originally posted by SS:
Were the original NSW serial prefixed P226s with the anchor and no rails really meant for the commercial market? I thought they were contract overruns and civilians got the leftovers...

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Originally posted by cyberiad:
My memory is faulty but I thought the NSW 226s were made to be sold commercially and the proceeds were donated to a special operators fund of some sort.

cyberiad is correct.

https://navyseals.com/weapons-demo/m11/
"In 2004, SIGARMS of Exeter, NH released a limited edition of specially serialized P-226 pistols produced to the exact same specifications as those which have been the official sidearm of the Navy SEALs since 1986. Designated SIG P226-9-NAVY, this unique version includes special phosphate corrosion-resistant finish on internal parts, contrast sights, a slide engraved with an anchor to designate them as Naval Special Warfare pistols, a unique serial # starting with NSW 0001, and certificate of authenticity.

The manufacturer raised over $100,000 for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation through the sale of these NSW serialized pistols. Established in 1980, the Foundation provides support, primarily scholarships, to ensure that all the children of Special Operations personnel who have given their lives in service to our country, will be able to go to college."

^^^ But after that first special run didn't Sig keep making them with but only the engraved anchor on the slide and nothing else but just a plain P226 with the engraved anchor on them.
I seem to remember quit the stir over disappointment with Sig.

^^^^ That run (NSW prefixed serial number) was limited to 2000 guns. Everything afterward is U, then UU prefixed. And now, with their current serial numbering system. Collectors tend to go after the NSW the most, from my observation. The rest of the variants are like stepchildren, although the specs are all the same (CL barrel, phosphate internals).

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Originally posted by 12131:
Mark,

The Air Force's sidearms have been the M9 (92FS) and M11 (P228), and now the M18 (P320).

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Originally posted by Blume9mm:
What I want to ask is what does 'NSW' mean?

Naval Special Warfare, aka the SEAL.

NSW in general uses them, not just SEAL qualified. SWO's, SWCC, etc...a buddy was a RO and commo guy attached to ST8 and carried an issued 226.