Good grief, that's a steal! By all means, get spare parts while you can. I'll be visiting Paris next summer. Perhaps we could meet for coffee.

Welcome and congratulations on acquiring an excellent vintage classic Sig. as others here have said, that is a price many here would have thrown out wallets at the proprietor to speed up the buying process

Out of curiosity, what does a box of 9mm go for over there? Along with guns, ammo has become ridiculously expensive when available.

Welcome to the forum. Before 2020 your price paid would've been consider a good deal here in the U.S., at least when purchasing through a licensed dealer. There is obvious wear that tends to knock down the value a bit but nothing that seems unusual or distinctly negative, at least from the pictures. These days $400US is considered to be a fantastic price but that's only indicative of this moment in time with All Things Guns. Honestly I have no clue as to how the firearms market is in France or anywhere outside of the U.S. But in terms of what you paid relative to my market, you did pretty well and it will still be a good deal long after this stupid pandemic is dead and buried.

that is a piece of art. hell yes you did well!

Nice gun, obviously not shot much and a good price. Enjoy it.

No idea what prices are where your at but here, for that price, I would have picked it even though I'm not looking for one.

The St.Etienne markings for "pistols of foreing provenance" is intersting.

Congrats on stealing that Sig! Lol by looking at the frame rails, it has more carry time then range time!

$400 USD in Europe? That's a steal!

Cheapest classic P series SIG I've ever obtained in the US was $429 for a P-225, and that was over 15 years ago.

Also: bienvenue!

I certainly wouldn’t have sold you my JJ model for $400!

Good purchase. Enjoy that new, old 226.

Great deal on a nice pistol.

Francs well spent!

Congratulations and welcome to the forum. The pistol looks beautiful and I think you got it for great price.

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Originally posted by Spaatz:

What is the process for buying a pistol in France? I've looked at some jobs in France. If I get one I would still like to continue shooting.

I will let you know soon, it is a very complicated process to do.

Yesterday, I finally went at the ranger to try my SIG. It was just fantastic. I used the same 9mm home reloaded that i do for H&K SFP9 (European VP9) And i was surprised to get the same results as i usually do with my H&K.

See the photo, distance is 25m (28yards)

I AM HAPPY !

That's some very nice shooting, and a very nice handgun you have there! I grew up in Europe, but it has been years since I have been there. France is a beautiful county and I always enjoyed spending time there. Like others here, I'd be interested to hear about the process for owning a handgun in France, and what the shooting sports culture is like there in general.

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Originally posted by gearhounds:

Out of curiosity, what does a box of 9mm go for over there? Along with guns, ammo has become ridiculously expensive when available.

Hi, the average box 9x19mm para (50 rounds) cost 14,50$. If you do reloading, then price goes to 50% cheaper, around 7$ (with Vectan BA9 powder, Sellier&Bellot FMJ RN 124grs bullets and magtec small pistol primers).

Good day at the range for sure.

Congrats on getting your P226 and than you for sharing it with us.

I'm moving to France dangit.... I wonder if they'll let me bring my Sigs with me!

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Originally posted by Blume9mm:
I'm moving to France dangit.... I wonder if they'll let me bring my Sigs with me!

Hi, there is a European firearms travelling passport that european citizens can apply to travel inside Europe with firearms, but it is limited for one year and you must prove a reason to travel with your firearms (hunting invitation, competition etc..). I dont know about USA <-> Europe.

Denis.