One of Those Blessed Moments P226

March 14, 2018, 09:56 PM

I'm the guy that hears about others stumbling onto exceptional deals, but today it happened to me.
I was looking out for a good deal on a 1911 and stopped at a pawn shop that I usually pass up as I've never had luck with them in the past.
There in the showcase was an older P226 easily in around 95% condition, in 357SIG.
Field stripped it and she was just as nice on the inside. Birth date is around '98 or so.
I ended up walking away with her for less than a well used Glock would cost.
She's been stripped, cleaned and is range ready.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Gambit, March 15, 2018 09:42 AM

March 14, 2018, 10:05 PM

bionic218

Nice grab! Those odd caliber (to some) guns can be a real value to the used market.

March 14, 2018, 10:20 PM

dehughes

Very cool!

March 14, 2018, 11:17 PM

SigFan

Sweet! Glad it worked out for you! Enjoy.

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March 15, 2018, 07:23 AM

David Lee

Very nice P226 and cartridge combo. I had one of the ST models. You picked up a great pistol and I hope to have another just like it. Shoot and shoot her good.

March 15, 2018, 12:36 PM

Virginia sheepdog

That's is a nice pickup. I rarely come across these deals myself, but every now and then the sun shines on me. An older good condition 226, in 357 with no rail, at the cost of a used glock - is a real find.

March 16, 2018, 08:24 AM

sigsuby

Nice pickup.

March 16, 2018, 06:15 PM

Noseygun1

Very nice!

March 23, 2018, 08:03 PM

Gambit

Finally got out to the range. This was a different experience for me.
The only other SIG's I have are a P220 and a P6.
When first shooting these everything came naturally. Not so with the P226 in 357SIG. I really didn't notice any scary recoil, but for the first 30 or 40 rounds I was all over the target.
I started to settle in after a while and it never missed a lick in 90 or so rounds.There was a young Navy guy near me shooting a MK25 and I asked him to try mine since he was a decent shooter with his 9mm. He was also all over the target. He did comment on felt recoil compared to his MK 25 as well as commenting on the stout springs.
The P226 and me are just going to have to spend some quality time together

I'm sure it's just me.
Still was a blast to shoot.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: Gambit, March 24, 2018 01:25 PM

March 23, 2018, 08:54 PM

.38supersig

Cool!

I think the only problem you'll have is running out of ammo and realizing you have only been at the range for an hour and a half.

March 24, 2018, 01:26 PM

Gambit

quote:
Originally posted by .38supersig:
Cool!

I think the only problem you'll have is running out of ammo and realizing you have only been at the range for an hour and a half.

I think you are right, but I did order a 17lb hammer spring

March 24, 2018, 01:28 PM

CQB60

$$ How much did it you back? $$

March 25, 2018, 11:30 AM

limblessbiff

Nice, now you can go get a threaded .40 barrel with the money you saved and you’ll love it forever. I love mine, I shoot the .40 and carry the .357, they feel about the same to me when shooting

March 25, 2018, 02:30 PM

gearhounds

quote:
Originally posted by Gambit:
Finally got out to the range. This was a different experience for me.
The only other SIG's I have are a P220 and a P6.
When first shooting these everything came naturally. Not so with the P226 in 357SIG. I really didn't notice any scary recoil, but for the first 30 or 40 rounds I was all over the target.
I started to settle in after a while and it never missed a lick in 90 or so rounds.There was a young Navy guy near me shooting a MK25 and I asked him to try mine since he was a decent shooter with his 9mm. He was also all over the target. He did comment on felt recoil compared to his MK 25 as well as commenting on the stout springs.
The P226 and me are just going to have to spend some quality time together I'm sure it's just me.
Still was a blast to shoot.

I qualify every year with a P220 and a P226 .40; the difference the two is night and day in almost every category. The 226 is the perfect platform for the .40/.357sig IMO. .40 feels like 9mm to me compared to the 220.