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Older SS P226 and a red dot
August 12, 2025, 10:10 AM
r8rs4lfOlder SS P226 and a red dot
The receipt of my stainless P226 states I purchased the gun in '07. I DO NOT want to alter my slide.
What are my options to add a red dot on it?
August 12, 2025, 10:23 AM
YooperSigsWithout milling the slide, I would guess your options would be for a rear sight dovetail mount.
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August 12, 2025, 10:32 AM
iron chefDoes it have a Picatinny rail? If so, there are b-square-type mounts that are another option, but as Yooper mentioned, rear dovetail mounted plate is the most feasible option.
August 12, 2025, 11:01 AM
Fire AwaySIG does sell optic cut slides for the P226. You can also get a slide that already has a SIG brand red dot already installed. That's what I did. The P226 and red dot is a great combination.
August 12, 2025, 11:10 AM
r8rs4lfquote:
Originally posted by Fire Away:
SIG does sell optic cut slides for the P226. You can also get a slide that already has a SIG brand red dot already installed. That's what I did. The P226 and red dot is a great combination.
Stainless?
I kind of figured I could just replace the slide, but wasn't sure about a stainless slide because I don't see any stainless pistols offered.
August 12, 2025, 11:25 AM
12131The slides are all Nitron coated stainless. If you prefer natural stainless, you can have them bead blast it. Or, call to order one that hasn’t been Nitron coated.
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August 12, 2025, 01:20 PM
mrprovySounds like a really good excuse to buy another P226
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August 12, 2025, 02:24 PM
r8rs4lfquote:
Originally posted by 12131:
The slides are all Nitron coated stainless. If you prefer natural stainless, you can have them bead blast it. Or, call to order one that hasn’t been Nitron coated.
10/4 thanks
August 12, 2025, 02:27 PM
r8rs4lfquote:
Originally posted by mrprovy:
Sounds like a really good excuse to buy another P226
Nah I just purchased a Springfield XDM and P365 Macro so I'm good for now. My first two polymer pistols.
Rifles have my attention right now.
August 12, 2025, 08:24 PM
ShackelfordI agree, don’t cut that slide! As for options, maybe Matrix Precision might be an option? Looking at their P226 slides page, there is a photo at the top of an optic cut stainless slide, but none in the drop down. Give them a call and see if they can work one up for you.
August 13, 2025, 07:32 AM
r8rs4lfquote:
Originally posted by Shackelford:
I agree, don’t cut that slide! As for options, maybe Matrix Precision might be an option? Looking at their P226 slides page, there is a photo at the top of an optic cut stainless slide, but none in the drop down. Give them a call and see if they can work one up for you.
Thank you, that might be just what I'm looking for.
August 16, 2025, 08:50 AM
r8rs4lfMatrix Precision, no phone number, only email
Does not mill slides. They sell their Pro Cut Slides, but finished with black Nitron. They will only remove the finish on bare slides. They referred me to Sig.