This is a discussion on p226 elite sao vs p226 legion sao which is better, and why. With the semiautomatic sig sauer p226 legion pistol with its dasa trigger you will find neither an ambidextrous safety nor a straight trigger blade. The sig sauer p226 is a fullsized, service type pistol chambered for the 9x19mm parabellum. If you have been in the market for this model, come down and take a look. I have owned the sao sig,it was a 220 sas the sao sig was no different than the regular sig,good trigger but no real difference than my p226. Sig sauer brought its asp series to market with a complete line of accessories including their own 12 gram elite performance co2 cylinders and sig.
Not to be confused with sig p210 series, which licensed the petterbrowning system from sacm of france in 1938, the sig sauer p220 was developed for release in 1975 for the swiss army as a replacement for the sig p210, which had been developed during world war ii. I would like to ask the sig guys about these 2 handguns, any issues, quality accuracy etc. The ambidextrous thumb safety is standard to the p226 legion sao model. Sig sauer p226 elite sao 1 sig sauers smooth shooting p226 elite sao brings singleactiononly capability to one of sig s most popular fullsize platforms. Our grips are designed to maximize safe handtofirearm placement and are. Sigsauerp226elitesao1 sig sauers smooth shooting p226 elite sao brings singleactiononly capability to one of sigs most popular fullsize platforms. The p226 elite sao the sig p226 elite sao has classic sig internals not the hinged recoil action and barrel bushing were accustomed to seeing in a 1911. I go over the features of the sig sauer mk25 p226 variant and briefly discuss the recent adoption of the glock 19 by many navy seal operators over the mk25. The sig p225 is a more compact version of the sig p220.
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This sig sauer p226 elite is a single action only model with a highcapacity magazine, fullsize frame, and an integral accessory rail. This model is sold with a choice of four chambers to choose from. Model 6378 safariland als concealment paddle holster sig sauer. Apr 19, 2018 shooting the sig romeo1 sig p226 sao elite rx. Sig sauer launched the legion line with the two most prevalent sig handguns in the professional community, the p226 and p229. Now have the yearning for a p226 sao, and it seems that the. This is a discussion on p226 legion sao schematic within the legion series forums, part of the sig sauer pistols category. It is essentially the same basic design of the sig p220, but developed to use higher capacity, staggeredcolumn magazines in place of the singlecolumn magazines of the p220.
It is vital to your safety and to the safety of others that you accurately follow the information contained in this manual, as well as the information supplied by the. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Sig sauer offers its 1911 models in a black, lockable plastic case and with a spare magazine. The p226 in dasa includes a reduced and contoured elite beavertail, which allows for a higher grip, but a reduced profile, thus eliminating printing. Hey guys, looking to grab a p226 legion and debating whether to go with the dasa or try and find a sao. All of the benefits of the p226 legion are enhanced through the use of sig sauer s premier line of reflex mounted pistol optics. Have been captured from the glock universe, beginning with a p938 extreme. The most obvious external difference between this iteration and the standard model is the lack of the leftside decocker and its replacement with an ambidextrous thumb safety.
Every firearms manufacturer has their signature handgun. Yet it offers the benefits of a constant, light trigger to aid in accurate shooting. The dasa configuration is sigs original trigger action style. One of the more radical variations is the p220 elite sao, and if you like the. In addition to my criteria, there are other subjective features that may be appealing for some, like smooth rounded corners, ambi mag release, action, caliber. See more ideas about sig p229, sig sauer and hand guns. We have a wide variety of sig sauer rifles and pistols including the sig p250, p225, p226, p227, p229, p238, p938, 1911s, ar15s, sig 716 308s, rm400 and r516 5. It also makes a good impression for static shooting from 25 meters. The new sig sauer p226 ldc ii tacops is a highquality pistol which shoots very well and offers the shooter with interesting features such as the highcapacity magazine, which makes it perfect for dynamic shooting competitions.
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Based on an early german and swiss design, the p226 was retooled for entry into the xm9 service pistol trials, which were held by the us army in 1984 on behalf of the us armed forces to find a replacement for the m1911a1. Bahde evaluated the p226 elite sao for its abilities as both a duty. Pdf download from the standard catalog of firearms. The sig p226 is a fullsized, servicetype pistol made by sig sauer. Cool hand g10 grips for sig sauer p226, screws included, tactical slant texture hogue sig p226 grip wgrooves 26000 hogue sig p220 grip screws per 4 hex, black 20009. Sig sauer p226 sao legion series february 20, 2016 8. Sig sauer p226 sao marketing photo from sig s website, circa 2016 the trigger closeup shot is clearly marked master shop super match flat trigger. View all versions of the sig sauer p226 gun genius. Aug 14, 2009 know what your sig sauer firearms are worth with this uptodate 15page.
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Jan 25, 20 i would like to ask the sig guys about these 2 handguns, any issues, quality accuracy etc. As far as cost and size a new p228 really is a p229 variant and will run about the same price as a p226 sao elite. Buy sig sauer p226 9mm elite sao w romeo1 reflex sight, e26r9bsesaorx, from. Unlike the 1911, it offers a double stack magazine so you get 15 rounds of ammo, plus an extra in the chamber. P226 elite sao vs p226 legion sao which is better, and why. For the august 2014 issue of combat handguns, author david bahde applied his knowledge of law enforcement firearms to his testing of the 9mm sig sauer p226 elite sao.
See more ideas about hand guns, sig sauer p226 and guns. The trial was won by the beretta m92fs over the sig sauer p226 only because the beretta could be obtained at a lower price, and spare parts were also cheaper. Oct 01, 20 the p226 is and always has been every bit a fullsize, meansbusiness duty weapon. The frame, spring, and follower are made of metal, and the floor plate of the magazine is plastic. The sig p226 elite sao has classic sig internals not the hinged recoil action and barrel bushing were accustomed to seeing in a 1911. The sig sauer p226 elite sao comes with two 15round magazines. The sig armorer pseries competition level action job. The master shop super match flat trigger is the one that comes on, as you might expect, matchgrade pistols from sig sauer s master shop, like this stunning xsix. Related gundigest articles sig sauer releases new supersonic. It did and then some with durability, reliability and accuracy.
The legion p226 legion rx is equipped with a slidemounted reflex optic, the romeo1. P226 elite sao vs p226 legion sao which is better, and. The ergonomics and balance are designed for easy handling. Hello all, i am looking for an exploded view for the sao legion i looked online but did not find the right one.
In addition, mauser had a design, the hsp, that never went into. For the commercial production and distribution of the p220, sig partnered. My process is to assign a total possible point score of 10 points for each of my 10 criteria for a total possible score of 100 points and then a. We are the largest sig sauer dealer in the san antonio area.
Front of frame behind trigger guard has sigs xfive undercut, which allows a higher grip on the pistol. The p226 is and always has been every bit a fullsize, meansbusiness duty weapon. The p226 elite sao takes its cues from both the traditional lineup of sig pistols and the competitionproven xseries, allowing it to serve double duty for competition and selfdefense. The sig sauer p226 elite single action only 9 mm a. The elite line of p220s, for example, gets special treatment. As sig sauer has slowly begun adopting the e2style grip system across the p229 model range in 2011a move similar to what is also happening to the larger p226they have also begun using the. In case you are unfamiliar with nitron, this is sig s term for the ionbond finish that is administered at a specialty coating companys third party facility.
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