April 17, 2021, 11:31 AM
MatsprtDecoding the Sig box line description
This site has been a virtual gold mine for information from people that seem to really know Sig. Thanks for all the help.
I thought I knew what I wanted in a Sig but now I'm not sure that decision was based on solid ground.
I wanted a P226 in 40, thinking that the caliber size didn't bother me and ammo would be easier to find than 9mm in today's world. Challenge is 40's are not cheap nor especially easy to find. Compared to the 9's maybe I should just go that way ? No matter which way I go I'll be adding a new caliber to my collection.
Insight or comments on how you would decide ?
April 17, 2021, 11:42 AM
sigfreundAhem, …, your topic title doesn’t really seem to be relevant to your question.
In any case, if I were giving advice my first question is what is your most important intended use of the gun? If it’s for range work primarily, then I believe that 9mm will always be less expensive and more plentiful than 40 S&W, even when/if ammunition supplies return more or less to normal. As I’ve mentioned before, I believe that 9mm will be much more available in the short term. The less powerful cartridge is also easier for many people to shoot well, and is a bit more pleasant to shoot, especially for the inexperienced.
If, however, the gun is intended primarily for defensive purposes, then I much prefer the 40 over the 9, even though the latter will usually perform just fine.
(My defensive handgun round of choice is actually the 357 SIG, but that’s another story.)
April 17, 2021, 11:59 AM
MatsprtOpps, yes, my title got away from me. I meant to ask - the info line on a Sig box reads like this:
E26R - 40 - BSS - DAK - G
So I get the 26 and R (model and Rail), no idea on the E.
Then the 40 is caliber.
BSS - no idea.
DAK is a trigger system
and G, again no idea.
I've seen lots of variations of this and many times I can work out the meanings but some are still mysteries.
April 17, 2021, 12:08 PM
12131quote:
Originally posted by Matsprt:
Opps, yes, my title got away from me. I meant to ask - the info line on a Sig box reads like this:
E26R - 40 - BSS - DAK - G
So I get the 26 and R (model and Rail), no idea on the E.
Then the 40 is caliber.
BSS - no idea.
DAK is a trigger system
and G, again no idea.
I've seen lots of variations of this and many times I can work out the meanings but some are still mysteries.
E = Full capacity
G = Government contract
B = Black
SS= SIGLITE Sights
April 17, 2021, 12:15 PM
MatsprtE = full capacity ?? Under what circumstances would it be less ?? Does this refer to mag sizes included in box ?
And is there anywhere one can peruse all the codes ?
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Originally posted by 12131:
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Originally posted by Matsprt:
Opps, yes, my title got away from me. I meant to ask - the info line on a Sig box reads like this:
E26R - 40 - BSS - DAK - G
So I get the 26 and R (model and Rail), no idea on the E.
Then the 40 is caliber.
BSS - no idea.
DAK is a trigger system
and G, again no idea.
I've seen lots of variations of this and many times I can work out the meanings but some are still mysteries.
E = Full capacity
G = Government contract
B = Black
SS= SIGLITE Sights
April 17, 2021, 12:19 PM
GaryBFBSS means black finish with Siglite night sights
G means gov't or agency pistol with three magazines.
E really means magazines with capacity of over 10 rounds. So a gun sold in a restricted state would not have an "E" prefix.
April 17, 2021, 12:24 PM
12131quote:
Originally posted by Matsprt:
E = full capacity ?? Under what circumstances would it be less ?? Does this refer to mag sizes included in box ?
And is there anywhere one can peruse all the codes ?
Full cap means non-restricted as opposed to those in commie lands (e.g., CA, NY, etc...), 15-rounder as opposed to 10-rounder.
We just learned over the years about what means what. No "books" to look up.
April 21, 2021, 09:06 PM
RNshooterIf there was a book and it disagree with Q, I would drop the book in the trash without a second thought.
Bruce