That's a good deal for that pistol. I paid close to that for mine back in 2010 IIRC. Most Sigs are a lot more. Based on S/N, early 1990's. Original Sig zipperback magazines are still relatively affordable and easy to find. Like most European 9mms, they generally shoot better / more accurate with 124 grain than 115 grain, since the sights are generally factory set for that. Good luck.

 

Will new production mec gar 18rd mags work with it? Was looking at those from Greg Cote.

 

Yes. They run flawlessly in my vintage P226s, they also fit and run in Taurus G series pistols (G2 G3). Best mag out there for the P226.

 

Congratulations on a nice score.
Cote has a good selection of Sig mags at a fair price.

 

Looks like a winner!

 

@Buccaneer12 is a pretty good reference for W.G. 226s. Nice find.

 

Thanks @oldnrusty38

That is an absurdly good price on that gun. It will run great. You'll find the german sigs have better slide/frame fit and no barrel drop. Sights, grips, trigger components are all compatible from current 226's.

the only thing to watch for is the integrity of the internal extractor. They are difficult to find. I really like the Frank Proctor Y Notch sights on mine.

I'll post a pic of mine later.

enjoy it!!!

 

Thanks @oldnrusty38

That is an absurdly good price on that gun. It will run great. You'll find the german sigs have better slide/frame fit and no barrel drop. Sights, grips, trigger components are all compatible from current 226's.

the only thing to watch for is the integrity of the internal extractor. They are difficult to find. I really like the Frank Proctor Y Notch sights on mine.

I'll post a pic of mine later.

enjoy it!!!

Thanks for the info! I’ll have to be on the lookout for an extractor and snatch one up if I ever find one.

Can’t wait to get some rounds through it.

 

Great find. I saw one yesterday for $1k

 

That is a great price on that piece.

Well done!

 

Nice find, very good price...Was shooting my West German P220 45acp.today..

 

My first gun was a German P226. It was really nice and ate anything I fed it, but the grips were too big for my hands to be comfortable.

 

Quite fine, and a really good buy.

 

9 or 40? I've got a P228 that I really like.

 

all w germans are 9, as are all 228's or2 piece slide 226's.

228's are great.

 

You absolutely stole it!
I've had my share of p226, 229, 228.
You have a nice one!

 

Yeah can't believe the great price!!
Celebrate!

 

KA W German,

Legion controls, g10 grips, Frank Proctor Y Notch sights, w/ Total Automation action tune, feed/reliability, solid steel guiderod, high torque QTR trigger w/ 1911 single action mod, and tool steel extractor.

without a doubt my favorite 9mm "slick" carry.

 

Looks awesome! I might have to at least put some g10 Hogues on mine.

 

And with my 2022 German import. PVD "AL SO", Xray sights and mods as above.

such great shooters. Triggers on mine are turned down to 8.5da, 3.75sa. Makes a big difference imo.

 

I like Sig myself. I think you'll like it. I like the compact version P229 as well. Makes a great carry gun I think.

 

I like the 229’s. I had a P229 SAS 9mm I foolishly sold. Also sold my P229 Legion. I’m planning on hanging in to this one though.

gonna pick this one up tomorrow.

 

Geesus I am jealous. I love the rail less P series.

 

Great price on a great gun! Congratulations.

If you ever decide to do some trigger work check out the Sig Armorer. Robert is great to work with and happy with the results.

 

I was actually thinking that. As it sits it reminds me a lot of the trigger in my HK USP. Especially the reset where once it clicks, you have a bunch of take-up vs it being right on/near the wall.

 

That’s a really nice score at that price point. Wish I could find deals like that

 

That is a fantastic deal! Congrats on a great find.

I really, really love old school P series Sigs. I owned a bunch of them for years. In spite of my absolute loathing of Sig today I'm still temped by a 226 Legion. I shot a demo at the range a few years back and put 3 mags all through a hole the size of a golf ball at 10 yards. That pistol is truly a laser pistol for my smaller hands, go figure.

 

Make sure those grip screws don't back out. A smidgen of blue Loc-Tite could be in order.

 

Love the P226, wish I hadn't sold my West German years back.

My 2008 has a US made slide, and a german frame. It's nice, but there's something about that folded carbon steel slide...