Sig Sauer P226 Review

Sig Sauer P226- The Sig 226 is a full sized police gun and one of the most popular Sig Sauer pistols carried by police officers and other law enforcement. In this Best Police Guns Sig 226 review we are going to discuss each of the Sig Sauer P226 models.


The Sig Sauer P226 is originally based off of the Sig P220. Originally designed in 1984 the Sig P226 has become very popular for military. When you are looking at the Sig Sauer P226 models and see an "R" after it that simply means that there is a rail underneath the slide that can accommodate a tactical light.

Best Police Guns has listed all the models of the Sig P226 and the specs of each model.

Sig Sauer P226- This is the original version of the Sig P226. The P226 was designed to replace the 1911. This police gun is very easy to handle and operate. The cost of the Sig Sauer P226 is $899.99.

  • Caliber: 9mm, .40 S&W, or .357 SIG
  • Action type: DA/SA
  • Trigger pull: 10 lbs DA and 4.4 lbs SA
  • Length: 7.7 inches
  • Height: 5.5 inches
  • Loaded weight: 34 ounces
  • Capacity: 10 or 15 rounds for the 9mm and 10 or 12 for the .40 S&W and .357 SIG
  • Grips: Black Polymer
  • Frame: Black Hard Anodized
  • Slide: Nitron
  • Rail: Yes
  • CA Compliant: Yes
  • MA Compliant: Yes

Sig Sauer P226 Two Tone: The Sig P226 two tone is very similar to the original P226 but features a two tone finish. The cost of the Sig Sauer P226 two tone is $869.99.

  • Caliber: 9mm, .40 S&W
  • Action type: DA/SA
  • Trigger pull: 10 lbs DA and 4.4 lbs SA
  • Length: 7.7 inches
  • Height: 5.5 inches
  • Loaded weight: 34 ounces
  • Capacity: 10, 15, or 20 rounds for the 9mm and .40 S&W.
  • Grips: Black Polymer
  • Frame: Black Hard Anodized
  • Slide: Stainless
  • Rail: Yes
  • CA Compliant: Yes
  • MA Compliant: Yes

Sig Sauer P226 Equinox- The P226 Equinox features a two tone finish with some custom gunsmith features. The cost of the Sig Sauer P226 Equinox is $1,099.99.

  • Caliber: ,40 S&W
  • Action type: DA/SA
  • Trigger pull: 10 lbs DA and 4.4 lbs SA
  • Length: 7.7 inches
  • Height: 5.5 inches
  • Loaded weight: 34 ounces
  • Capacity: 12
  • Grips: Custom wood grips
  • Frame: Black Hard Anodized
  • Slide: Nitron with ground side flats
  • Rail: Yes
  • CA Compliant: Yes
  • MA Compliant: No

Sig Sauer P226 DAK- The Sig Sauer P226 DAK features a double action trigger system with a consistent trigger pull. The Sig Sauer P226 DAK costs $859.99.

  • Caliber: 9mm, .40 S&W, or .357 SIG
  • Trigger pull: 6.5 lbs
  • Length: 7.7 inches
  • Height: 5.5 inches
  • Loaded weight: 34 ounces
  • Capacity: 9, 10 or 15 rounds for the 9mm and 10 or 12 for the .40 S&W and .357 SIG
  • Grips: Black Polymer
  • Frame: Black Hard Anodized
  • Slide: Nitron with ground side flats
  • Rail: Yes
  • CA Compliant: Yes
  • MA Compliant: No

Sig Sauer P226 Elite- The Sig Sauer P226 Elite features a custom beavertail grip, front cocking serrations, front strap checkering, and a shorter trigger return system. The cost of the Sig Sauer P226 Elite is $1,099.99.

  • Caliber: 9mm, .40 S&W
  • Action type: DA/SA
  • Trigger pull: 10 lbs DA and 4.4 lbs SA
  • Length: 8.2 inches
  • Height: 5.5 inches
  • Loaded weight: 34 ounces
  • Capacity: 10 or 15 rounds for the 9mm and 10 or 12 for the .40 S&W
  • Grips: Custom Rosewood
  • Frame: Black Hard Anodized
  • Slide: Nitron
  • Rail: Yes
  • CA Compliant: No
  • MA Compliant: No

Sig Sauer P226 Elite Dark- Virtually the same as the P226 Elite but featuring an all black finish, threaded barrel in the 9mm, and the option of a .357 SIG. The Sig Sauer P226 Elite Dark costs $1,039.99.

  • Caliber: 9mm, .40 S&W, or .357 SIG
  • Action type: DA/SA
  • Trigger pull: 10 lbs DA and 4.4 lbs SA
  • Length: 8.2 inches
  • Height: 5.5 inches
  • Loaded weight: 34 ounces
  • Capacity: 15 rounds for the 9mm and 12 for the .40 S&W and .357 SIG
  • Grips: Aluminum
  • Frame: Black Hard Anodized
  • Slide: Nitron
  • Rail: Yes
  • CA Compliant: No
  • MA Compliant: No

Sig Sauer P226 Elite Stainless- The P226 Elite Stainless is exactly the same as the Sig Sauer P226 Elite but has a stainless frame and stainless slide. The price of the Sig Sauer P226 Elite Stainless is $1,199.99.

Sig Sauer P226 Platinum Elite- The Sig Sauer P226 Platinum Elite is just like the other Sig P226 Elites but features an aluminum grip with a stainless slide. This combination makes this police gun one of the nicest looking ones. The cost of the Sig Sauer P226 Platinum Elite is $1,199.99.

Sig Sauer P226 Navy- The official handgun of the Navy Seals. You know that the Sig P226 Navy went through strenuous tests prior to obtaining that title! The cost of the Sig Sauer P226 Navy is $899.00.

  • Caliber: 9mm
  • Action type: DA/SA
  • Trigger pull: 10 lbs DA and 4.4 lbs SA
  • Length: 7.7 inches
  • Height: 5.5 inches
  • Loaded weight: 34.4 ounces
  • Capacity: 15 rounds for the 9mm
  • Grips: Black Polymer
  • Frame: Black Hard Anodized
  • Slide: Nitron
  • Rail: Yes
  • CA Compliant: Yes
  • MA Compliant: No

Sig Sauer P226 Tactical- The P226 Tactical is also known as the Sig Blackwater Tactical. This Sig Sauer pistol is designed to withstand anything. The Sig Sauer P226 Tactical costs about $1,149.99.

  • Caliber: 9mm
  • Action type: DA/SA
  • Trigger pull: 10 lbs DA and 4.4 lbs SA
  • Length: 7.7 inches
  • Height: 5.5 inches
  • Loaded weight: 34 ounces
  • Capacity: 20 rounds
  • Grips: Black Custom Magwell grips
  • Frame: Black Hard Anodized
  • Slide: Nitron
  • Rail: Yes
  • CA Compliant: No
  • MA Compliant: No

Sig Sauer P226 SCT- The Sig P226 SCT is an all black P226 with front cocking serrations, night sights, and large capacity magazines. It is available in a 9mm or .40 S&W. The Sig P226 SCT is not CA or MA compliant. The Sig P226 SCT costs $1,099.99.

Sig Sauer P226 Combat- The P226 Combat is available with or without threaded barrels. The Sig Sauer P226 Combat pistols feature an extended barrel length. The Sig Sauer P226 Combat pistols are not CA or MA complaint. The Sig Sauer P226 Combat pistols cost $1,099.99 - $1,299.99.

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