I just bought a SIG P226 ST 9mm that was apparently manufactured in 2005. I pulled the grips off and 1/2004 was on both. Serial number is U6795XX. It came with 4 magazines all marked MecGar. 3-18 black and one 17 round nickel. Condition is superb. There were a few really faint specs of corrosion that I mostly got off with Eezox. No pitting at all. This thing is basically mint with an estimated round count of 81.

The guy I bought it from got it from his brother who had a gun shop and bought it from the estate of the original owner. There was a note in the box stating: “Fired 30 rounds August 2006 and Fired 15 rounds 3/8/2016 + cleaned”. The guy I bought it from fired 36 rounds through it. Gun looks new.

The Trijicon night sights are dim as can be expected. The date code on the rear was “05” and front “04”. Both 8 height.

What would be safe to use to rub the small faint specs of corrosion off in combination with EEZOX or another cleaner?

I have no advice to offer about cleaning it but congrats on the stainless 226 . That's been one of my bucket guns for years.

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Originally posted by Dan the man:
I have no advice to offer about cleaning it but congrats on the stainless 226 . That's been one of my bucket guns for years.

Thanks. Yea I’ve wanted one for a long time. Shooting these guns is so pleasant. Super light smooth recoil. I love it.

Id try 000 or 0000 steel wool

At one point I had 20+ 226's, after thinning down this is 1 of 2 I kept. Approaching 17K rounds. Full Gray Guns action job.

I purchased U678405 in July 2004.




A brush with copper bristles used lightly with any decent gun oil will probably remove the rust. Bronze “wool” would probably work well, but less so on a bead blasted finish.

Not entirely on topic, for which I apologize, but it takes forever to get the smell of Eezox off of your fingers. In my experience, FWIW, MPro7 cleans every bit as well as cleaners go.

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Originally posted by Il Cattivo:
Not entirely on topic, for which I apologize, but it takes forever to get the smell of Eezox off of your fingers. In my experience, FWIW, MPro7 cleans every bit as well as cleaners go.

Yes it does! I wasn’t aware of the smell. This was the first time I’ve used it. Decided on it after seeing a corrosion test a guy did with all the major gun treatments. It came out on top.

That’s everyone for the cleaning suggestions.

I’m thinking about possibly sending it to Robert Burke The SIG Armorer eventually for the QTR, Carry Action Package, and new night sights. Also, undecided if I should get it refinished in some super corrosion resistant finish like I’m NP3 or CPII or leave it as is.

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Originally posted by dcowboyscr:
That’s everyone for the cleaning suggestions.

I’m thinking about possibly sending it to Robert Burke The SIG Armorer eventually for the QTR, Carry Action Package, and new night sights. Also, undecided if I should get it refinished in some super corrosion resistant finish like I’m NP3 or CPII or leave it as is.

I'd leave the finish. The only thing im contemplating on mine is to have CCR bead blast it back to its full glory.

Congrats on the 226ST. I remember going to a local shop back around 2006 or so with full intentions of buying a 226ST that day. In the 15 minutes it took me to drive there I decided to get a 220ST instead. I still have the 220, but I'd like to have the 226 to go with it.

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Also, undecided if I should get it refinished in some super corrosion resistant finish like I’m NP3 or CPII or leave it as is.

Again FWIW, if you're willing to get it refinished, then call up SIG and see if their guys can't do something for you in terms of refinishing or simply cleaning up the existing finish.

Sig can bead blast refinish the slide and frame. They will refinish steel frame pistols.

That’s a fine looking firearm. I’d just posted a question here in the forum the other day about weapon lights for my P226ST.

It’s nice to see they are so appreciated.

I had been shopping for a kind of go to war, end of the world firearm and as I was doing research on all the big name striker fired poly guns it hit me that my P226ST with a 9mm drop in conversation barrel is actually perfect for the job. I can shoot three calibers in it, it’s extremely accurate and it will hold up to anything a poly gun will.

I was also happy to learn that I can get a Safariland ALS/QLS system is still available for it.

I own 2 other P226s, but this one is my favorite.

I’m sure it will serve you well.

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Originally posted by Il Cattivo:

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Also, undecided if I should get it refinished in some super corrosion resistant finish like I’m NP3 or CPII or leave it as is.

Again FWIW, if you're willing to get it refinished, then call up SIG and see if their guys can't do something for you in terms of refinishing or simply cleaning up the existing finish.

It’s basically new except for a few really small faint dots of corrosion that were starting. That should be easily cleaned off. No need to bead blast it. I was just thinking of finishing it in something like NP3 or CPII for corrosion prevention and less maintenance if I ever decide to carry it. Of course as heavy as it is that probably wouldn’t occur often. I just bought a Glock 26 Gen-5 with front slide serrations to fill that role.

Looks great!

I would be jealous if I didn’t have one of my own. Well, to be honest I have two stainless steel P226’s, but they are both 357SIG. I predict you will be very happy with it.

I would be remiss if I didn’t advise you of the:

The SIG Service Plan Includes:

• Full disassembly of pistols down to frame and slide

• Complete detailed cleaning

• Expert factory inspection of all critical components

• Replacement of springs (recoil, slide catch lever, trigger bar, decocking lever)

• Reassembly and lubrication to factory specifications

• Installation of SIGLITE Factory Night Sights (excluding P232)

• Function test

• This service, valued at $225, is yours for just $144.95 and brings your used SIG SAUER pistol back to peak operational readiness.

https://www.sigsauer.com/custom-works-services

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Originally posted by bigguy:
I would be remiss if I didn’t advise you of the:

The SIG Service Plan Includes:

• Full disassembly of pistols down to frame and slide

• Complete detailed cleaning

• Expert factory inspection of all critical components

• Replacement of springs (recoil, slide catch lever, trigger bar, decocking lever)

• Reassembly and lubrication to factory specifications

• Installation of SIGLITE Factory Night Sights (excluding P232)

• Function test

• This service, valued at $225, is yours for just $144.95 and brings your used SIG SAUER pistol back to peak operational readiness.

https://www.sigsauer.com/custom-works-services

That’s a great deal when you consider the cost of buying/installing new night sights alone.

Nice gun. Its been said to never use steel wool on a stainless gun due to the porous nature of stainless. Soak it in wd-40 and lightly rub with pure copper pad or even a nylon gauze pad.