This is a great weapon. took 26+ to the desert with my squadron and never had a single problem with it. Highly recommended.

Best handgun I have ever used. I would recommend that anyone that can get one to get one, you won't be sorry.

Great weapon! I have carried this weapon for several years now. I would definitely recommend this handgun.

I love this gun.

I carried a 226 9mm as a reserve officer and carried the 226 .40 when I became Academy Certified. A Wonderful Weapon!

I used to carry this gun when I worked at a prvious department. We never encountered any problems at all with this weapon. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking at getting a pistol.

I carry this great gun on-duty with a K trigger. I bought 17 round magazines and if I ever need them it's nice to know they are there. This gun just feels right.

Love, love this pistol.....right now I carry the girl versions......the 9mm 239, but this 226, 40cal is the gun I'll carry on duty, feels solid, shoots beautifully !

I love this gun, thousands of rounds not a single jam. I cary mine with crimson trace laser grips, a must have. I have also target shot with this gun at 150 yards off a bench and it is very accurate at those ranges as well, if you miss its shooter error

The best handgun I have ever fired. Many rounds through and not one problem!!!

you cant delete these reviews can you?

This is a great weapon. This was the second semi choice when I switched over from the revolver. I wished I could carry it now.

One of the best semi-autos, period.

Most Reliable Gun!

I love this gun. 13 pound first trigger pull, and 3 for the rest. Ooooooh baby. Nice, Glock watch out.

Purchased this weapon when my department switched from .357 magnums to 9mm. Installed night sights and pachmayr grips... an accurate and comfortable weapon.

I carried this in a .40 cal while working as an armed security officer in cali...very great firearm

I have fired one a few time Texas DPS issues this weapon chambered in the .357 with alittle trigger work they could be a sweet weapon I am not much on double action weapons though.

This is my weapon of choice. Nice Gun and it fits well in my hand. I had a problem with the .357 sig round and this gun though. According to the professionals the 226 frame was initally made for the 9mm round and was adopted for the .357 and .40 rounds. From what I gathered the frame was not "beefed" up enough for the higher energy. I started with the .357 round and blew the sear pin set up out. Lucky I was on the range. Sig was more than happy to fix the gun for free. I changed to the .40 barrel and al has gone great since.

I use this as my competition and winter carry piece. I love the way it fits like my hand like an extension. I have one in .40 S&W and one in .357 SIG. Both are fantastic shooters. The only thing I wish they had is a little more capacity.

I LOVE my Sig 226 DAK in .40 Its easily controlled, and carries twice the rounds I carried in my P220 for years.
When your life absolutley depends upon it, Sig will never let you down!

I carried one of these for 6 years, I was very happy with it.

Best hangun made. Excellent choice for any Law Enforcement Officer. Once you use a Sig, you won't got back to a Glock.

Firstoff, I was apprehensive about a firearm ISSUED by my agency, as the agency's rep in this area was dismal. That's okay, so was training (at that time). After actually using the P226, I was so impressed with it, I personally bought a pre-owned - and pre-ban (in 1998) P226 complete with the two full-cap magazines. Following Sig's care/maintenance instructions, this weapon has performed flawlessly ever since. There was a temporary issue of RUST from my keeping it in a nylon holster exposed to extreme dampness, but a cleaning and regular application of Sig's specified cleaner stopped the rust "cold" and prevented further rust. I'm very satisfied.

Good weapon. Accurate. Sights are less forgiving but more precise than Beretta or Glock. Reliable. Less rust prone than Beretta, but you still need to keep it oiled in humid environments...it ain't a Glock. Probably one of the single most accurate issue duty weapons out there, rivaled only by H&K. Highly recommended for the officer who is gun-savvy and likes to shoot. It's smaller framed sibling the P228 is better choice for females, small handed males or undercover officers who need to conceal a weapon but prefer a higher capacity and more substantial grip. The P226 is still one of the best weapons out there for patrol.

ONE OF THE BEST GUNS MADE BY SIG.357 I CARRED THIS GUN BEFOR I GOT MY KIMBER

I used to carry several different models of the Beretta and loved shooting it......then our department moved to this weapon and I feel in lust with it!! Awesome and user friendly!!

Carried it for many years. Perfect police duty handgun. VERY happy.

great gun for accuracy

Excellent weapon..........I've shot Berettas in the military and friend’s Glocks. By far this is the best handgun I've fired.

This is by far the best semi-automatic handgun I have ever fired. I was issued the 9mm version in 1994 and transitioned to the .40SW when Sig began producing them. Never even realized a difference, except the stopping power was dramatically increased with the .40SW. I loved this weapon so much, I bought it when I retired. Carry it now.

AWESOME!!!!!!! JUST AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So good, I use two. One P226 9mm and one P226R 357sig.

Sig Sauer is the gold standard of handguns bar none! I used a Sig 226 9mm through my basic academy and switched to the 226R in .40 S&W when I started patrol. I have a SIg 232 .380 for off duty carry. I would not trust my life or my family's life to any other firearm.

THIS HANDGUN IS TOP NOTCH. I HAVE PUT ABOUT 1500 ROUNDS THROUGH MY 9MM 226 WITH NOT ONE ISSUE. USE ONE OR TWO HANDS. YOU CAN'T MISS WITH A 226.

I bought the Sig P226 when I started in Law Enforcement. One of the best guns I have ever shot. I have put at least 1000 rounds through it, and it has not once had any problem.

Have carried the P226 .45cal. for several years now. It is an excellent weapon that is dependable (even in adverse whether and environmental conditions such as sand and dirt). Easy to break down and clean and the Trijicon sights make shooting a breeze. None of the violent kickback of the old military .45's. A great weapon.

I carry the .40 and enjoy the feel of this pistol. It came equipped with low-light sights. The full size frame fits my wife's hands perfectly and she enjoys the feel of it as well. I highly recommend this pistol for anyone that is purchasing one for their wife.

I have carried this weapon for over a year now and have never had any problems with it. Very accurate and reliable weapon. It feels like a real weapon, too; not like a toy like other guns.

I love this gun. After I bought my own, I sent it off and had it K coted. Ive had mine for yrs. I also own an H&K USP 9mm, and a Glock model 26. My dept issues the Sig 220 (.45). I carried the 220 for a couple yrs, but after I went back to plain clothes, I returned the 220 and resorted to carrying the 226 again. I dont like to carry spare mags on my person and the 226 holds more ammo than the 220. I love my 226.....

Have had two "issued" P226's in the last 13 years on the department. First was a 9mm that was one of the first semi-autos the department changed to about 5 to 10 years before I hired in. When it was empty you could hear it rattle a bit as there had been 1000's of rounds put though it, but it never failed and was still accurate. Currently have the .40 cal. and it has functioned flawlessly. I understand that our department is changing again. Believe it will stay with the P226 (per rumors). Hope so, this is the best weapon I've fired in a long time.

Amazing firearm. I own the .40 and it has saved me on numerous accounts. I usually carry the 9mm when on duty, however I will sometimes carry the .40 when on night patrol.

This is the most accurate gun I own. The feel and grip is comfortable, which in return is what leads to accuracy! I own the .40 Cal a great round with stopping power and plenty of bullets.

Front sight tip, trigger squeeze, press! Add a light and you're good-to-go!

GREAT ACCURACY! THEY NEED TO MAKE THE GRIP FOR PEOPLE NORMAL PEOPLE THAT DONT WEAR XL GLOVES.

Very reliable and simple to maintain, very minimal parts to mess with. Very accurate, feels great in your hand. Sig Sauer has excellent customer service also- stand behind their products. Highly recommend. Lucky are those who have it as a duty weapon...

Very easy to clean, and hits the target every time.

if gun i must carry, sig it will be

LOVE IT!!!!

Awesome firearm. I used this gun in 9mm for about 6-7 years. Our department has issued them in .40 cal. for about 5-6 years. Extreemly accurate and has a great feel to the hand. Simple operation and breakdown. Only problem I ever had was that I dried the rails and it started to stovepipe. This is a wet fire gun and needs to be kept oiled. If you do then you will never have any problems with it.

My new agency requires the .40 S&W to be carried and although the heavy pull on the first round took me by suprise I still qualified the first time I fired this pistol. Having settled on the Glock 37 as my own weapon of choice, I found this pistol to meet and exceed the expectations set by prior reviewers here.

This pistol, in .40 S&W, is one of the three Sig Sauer sizes (say that three times fast) issued by my agency. It's a very good gun, although I am not a fan of any double/single configuration.

My department has used this weapon, in .357 Sig, since 1998. We have 900 officers and have had no problems like the one described by Brad33. So far in 7 shootings with it 6 of the suspects have been killed. The one shooting where the bad guy lived was by a motor officer who had just ridden past an armed robbery where the robber shot the victim. The officer made a U-Turn came to a stop and fired while astride his motor striking the suspect in the abdomen. Our Special Response Unit, within the last year to year and a half have switched from .45 USPs back to this weapon platform and caliber.

I love this gun. There is nothing that shoots smoother than this weapon! Mine is chambered in 9mm and it is very fun to shoot with. The double action trigger is a little tough but you can get used to it. I would buy another one.

It's a gun. It shoots when I pull the trigger. I'm satisfied.

Our department issues us this model of weapon with a light attatchment. I prefer the Colt .45 myself, but this will do also. :-)

I've carried this pistol for the past 7 years. Both in the 9mm and the .40cal. I love both.

I use this one at work and there is no better user friendly gun that I have seen. no safety makes it hard to see me putting it in my pants for concealment but a great gun

Very accurate. Only handgun I would take over my Glock.

I carried a 226 40 as a off duty weapon. This maybe a higher price than the Glock, but you get what you pay for.

Solid, sweet piece. Never had a problem.

Acurrate and reliable. Have never had a problem with this weapon the grip fit my big hands

EXCELLENT FIREARM. VERY ACCURATE. LITTLE RECOIL ALLOWS FOR QUICKER RECOVERY AND AQUISITION OF TARGET.

the only flaw in the weapon is the grip is is thick, when compared to others. Completely satisfied with this product

This is the best semiauto that I have ever fired. I have never had a stoppage or malfunction and its accuracy is through the roof.

It was an ok gun. I used it when being trained in academy. Did not like first trigger pull.

I have used one of these since 1994. I love the dependability of this weapon. I am issued an older version at work that needs a few touches of tlc but still run a 300 on range with it. I recently found a 226sts in 40 .When I get a srt installed and a trigger job done I should be removing the x ring with it. That is going on my tac gear for all uses.

This is the standard for all weapons. Only because I am an owner of two. Does that make me bias, I think probably so. I have owned several other types of handguns and carried just as many. This weapon is by far the best I have ever used. It fits easily into you0r hands, whether they be small or large. Easy to carry on or off duty. It has either 10 or 12 round mags available to use. Again, a Porsche in a world of Cadi’s

I just believe it is the best handgun around. Sig is second to none.

Extremely reliable and accurate. I carried this as a primary firearm for over fifteen years befor my agency went to the Glock 22. I now carry it as a uniform back up as large as it is. That is how much I truct this firearm. Besides it kept me alive and with its extreme accuracy I made a shot at 30 yards and put down a bad guy with a shotgun! I TRUST THIS WEAPON!

Ausome gun, never had any problems with it.

I've been carrying the P226 40cal and never had any problems out of it and it is a great duty weapon.

Love the p226. Carried one for a few years without a single problem. 9mm with 20 round extended magazine. Superb.

one of the best sigs made.

I went back to this gun recently after carrying it for 13 years in my previous department. It was like having my old friend back. This gun is simple, accurate and feels good in your hands.

After a fatal in line of duty shooting of a brother officer in Lewiston Maine on July 23, 1988 our department replaced the Swith and Wesson .367 with the P226. The transition was extremely smooth and a nice comfort from carrying six in the cylinder to 15 in the semi. The weapon is easily maintained , quickly broken down, reliable and very accurate as long as you perform the required maintenance. When working plain clothes the weapon was easily concealed in such a way as to make access simple and effective.

I have one of these in 9mm and I love it! Ever since I got it it feels weird shooting my Spring Field M1911-1. It is one of the best hand guns there is.

Nice Weapon!

Ive got one of these in 9mm and its awsome! It feels wierd shooting my M1911-a1 since ive got it. Get one of these with night sights and your good to go.

I don't have much choice in whether or not I carry this weapon but if I did, I would choose it hands down. Over 3,000 rounds down range with only a handful of malfunctions firing plinking ammo. The best handgun I have ever fired. I carry the .357 SIG but have shot the .40 with the same results. DA/SA is smooth and consistent. There is a reason much of the country is switching to SIG as a primary weapon, the perform flawlessly.

Because it's the best......

Best duty pistol I have ever used.

This is the best I have had. It does weight a little more the the Clock but I really like the safety features.

Department issued in .357 Sig. I will buy one of my own. I have fire most of the Sig family of pistols and like that they share the same controls, this is a plus when trying to select back ups, no worries about changing to a different type of control system. This is also a good choice for those with thicker hands the slide sits high above the frame reducing slide bite, this was the only solution that worked for a fellow officer at a former agency.

Comfortable fit in my hand, easy to shoot I have consistant qualification results.

Not a bad product. Had them for MPI, nd not a bd firing gun.

Great sidearm, reliable, durable, easy to operate and maintain. The excellent reputation of a Sig Sauer in a full size "duty" package. I own a 226 in .40cal and I am very pleased with it's performance, accuracy and quality. I easily switched the factory grips to Houge grips and I have always easily found holsters for this weapon (compatible with P-220 holsters). I reccommend this as an excellent primary sidearm, especially for Departments. The only drawbacks are that spare mags are pricy at $30-$45 per mag. And you do need to watch for specks or rust in damp/humid/marine condition (more the Mags than the gun). I am very pleased with my Sig, the only thing I would change would be to include Accy. rails when purchased, other than that it is perfect!

Great gun, never any problems. I carry the .40 S&W, and I can't imagine using any other gun on duty.

Treat this weapon right, practice with it, keep it clean, and it will treat you right. This is a good reliable weapon. No misfires, several thousand rounds fired. I trust it.

My current duty weapon. Light, accurate and VERY RELIABLE. Never had a problem with this gun after thousands of rounds through it.

Checking one out the other day. Think this will be my next firearm of choice.

Will be my duty weapon of choice when hired. Trained with it in the academy and plan to carry it for the next 25!! Excellent firearm!!!

Best DA/SA .9mm I have ever owned. looking forward to a Stainless P226 Elite with beavertail removed by Grey Guns in the not too distant future.

This weapon, in the P226R model, is absolute garbage, IMHO. My department issues this as the standard sidearm and I HATE IT!!!! Mainly, the trigger pull is very long and weird. My whole deparement complains about this weapon. We originally carried the P226, which was a fine weapon, then switched to the P220 (.45 cal), then switched over to the P226R because some of the guys said the .45 "was too big". WAH!!!! So now we're stuck with the P226R and it's L-O-N-G trigger pull that makes you develop weird shooting habits. If you have a choice and you're going to spend the money, make sure you buy the P226 or P220. Stay away from the P226R. Better yet, buy a Glock; I haven't shot a bad one yet.

my primary duty weapon

Carried this as a Deputy as my Primary weapon like the Sig motto "To Hell and Back" outstanding weapon never had a malfunction at the range or in training. Still have it wouldn't think of selling it.

This is my issued duty weapon in .357sig. It's a fine firearm, but not my first choice for a duty weapon. Many of the deputies at my agency refer to it as their issued boat anchor.

This was going to be my weapon of choice, some time back, but when I blindfoled my eyes and placed five pieccs in front of me to get an accurate fit and feel blindfolded, anoth piece fit my hands like a glove. It was revealed that this Sig came in 4th. I have big hands for a woman, but not as big as my male counter part,s so the fit may be a much better one for the males.

I have carried mine since 1999. I love it!! I first got hooked on the 357 sig after shooting my dads issued weapon from DPS. If I ever get rid of it, it will be replaced with a new one. Shoots great. Sig rules!!

There is my gun of choice. . . . Give me a Sig any day of the week and twice on Sundays. . . .

my first love... i've bought several other guns since then but will always keep a sig somewhere at home. never had any failure but never had either expected results at the shootig range. never mind, that's sérious stuff and you can stand by it in shitty situations. that's what it is made for after all...

Accurate. Shoots all that I feed it. Has a lot of carry wear but that adds character to it.

great gun

Great Weapon!

Excellent and reliable handgun. I have had one for 18 years and I bought a second for my home.

Quality weapon. I carry it on duty and haven't had any problems with it. The only complaint I have is two different trigger pulls. Double action when de-cocked and single once the first shot is fired. I would prefer the same trigger pull every time.

I have one that was issued by the agency, I wouldn't mind having one just for the personal collection, but I stand behind the H&K myself...

Issued by Department but I would buy one for personal use. Not the .357 cal. (too expensive)

I have owned two of these weapons, my first one in 9mm, and the second one is a brand new P226R in .40 caliber. As a duty weapon, you cannot ask for a better firearm. Tough, utterly reliable, and extremely accurate. You will not be dissapointed.

I also have to strongly disagree with MPD about his review of the 226R. MPD, you recommended that people buy the 226, but stay away from the 226R. I'm curious as to why you'd say this, because the 226 and 226R are mechanically and functionally the EXACT same weapon. The only difference with the 226R is the fact that it has a light rail, hence the "R" designation. Sig does not produce a non-railed version of the 226 anymore, either.

Also, the 226 does not make you develop "wierd" shooting habits. You might not be used to the double action/single action trigger, but learning to shoot one is hardly wierd. It's just different. As far as DA/SA triggers go, the Sig P226 is by far at the top of my list as far as the quality of the trigger. If there is anyone on the fence about buying one of these guns, DO IT. You will not regret it. You will not find a finer duty weapon. More money? Sure, they are pricey. More quality? You bet. If you have the means, pay the money for a Sig.

This weapon is an excellent duty pistol, it handles well on the line of fire, and accuracy is two tumbs up.

I like this gun but... I've had a few problems with the grip screws comming lose, and the mag falling out when I shoot.

Best shooting gun I've ever owned

Absolutly great shooter, great feel and balance. Just wish the mags were more reasonably priced.

Great gun! Only problem is the grip is too big for my hand1

It shots good, a little heavy but still a good gun. I like the action on the trigger, the quick return to sight picture.

Sig makes a great gun. My next gun will be a Sig.

Best gun I have, it's solid.

Standard issued side arm of my department (Stadtpolizei Zürich, Switzerland). Very reliable gun. With hogue rubber grip a fantastic handgun; never had a problem and shot thousands of rounds.

Carried this virtually jam-free .40 throughout my State Police career. Easy to handle. Wicked quick out of the leather and deadly accurate.

Have shot over 1000 rounds from same pistol without a jam started to get a little sluggish ejecting shell at around 800 cleaned it and worked fine. Love this gun almost as mch as a 1911.

I've been fortunate to carry the S & W revolver, then semi auto, Glock and finally the Sig. W/O a doubt the Sig was the most awesome weapon that I have carried. Ease in care, extremely reliable and as someone indicated earlier, deadly accurate.

good product handles great in all types of weather

This is a good gun!! I carry this for SWAT

Great Gun!!

Great shooting gun. Accurate and easy to disassemble. I carry one with rails and a tac light. Great entry gun. Great patrol gun. Would recommend to anyone.

Love My SIG. Using the SIG line for 10 years and have yet to have a problem. Reliable pistol.

I have been using the Sig P226 for 14 years now and never had a problem. Sigs gunsmith shop also does excellent work at a reasonable price.

Solid weapon, shoots accurately and reliable.

Have used for over 3 years and love it

I have carried this weapon for 5 years. GREAT Weapon! Would recommend it to anyone.

I switched to this pistol in 99 from a Smith 411. It was the first pistol that I picked up out of the box and did not have to tweak it... The exception to that was my first Smith a Md 19....
I know carry a Glock .31 as a duty gun, but my Sig is never far away!!!! (still like my md. 19

My department went to the Sig Sauer P226 DAK. It is a good weapon and has a smooth trigger pull. It is equipped with the rails to add a laser or light. Shoots nice.

This is my duty weapon chambered in .357SIG rounds. I love this gun. It fits my hand perfectly, I love the look of it, the feel. It is just an all around excellent pistol for the Law Enforcement professional. Oh, and I shoot really good with it at the range.

When I first started shooting handguns I tried several different makes and models. As a left handed shooter, I had trouble with several other duty weapons. But then I found the Sig 226 which I had converted to have the magazine release on the right side. I have since shot my Sig 226 for the past four years and over 5,000 rounds later. I have never had a misfire, jam, or other malfunction, yet I also take pride in cleaning and caring for my Sig as well. I have outshot career officers who are shooting their various guns and I credit a lot of it to my Sig. It's accurate, easy to clean, and reliable.

The most reliable and comfortable gun I've ever fired.

haven't had a problem, very nice

What can't you say about a SIG

I just love this side arm. Not much can compair.

great weapon, both calibers shoot equally well

Retired at this time...I have kept my trusty P226...for when I go into the isolated areas of the countryside...and it has never failed me since its purchase n.i.b. in 1986. The little monster has not presented with even a single hangfire or ejection problem...even in tactical combat... and requires merely basic routine maintenance.

My department issues the Sig Sauer P226 in .357sig. I have been carrying this weapon for the past six years and absolutely love it! This gun in .357sig has a proven 90% one shot stops. I have never had a malfuntion or breakdown in this weapon... Very Very reliable!

This hand-gun does for me what the Glock does not. I truly enjoy this product from Sig.

Kevin Hoelldobler
Ocala, Florida

I love Sig's I carry this as one of my personal. It fits my hand well and enjoy the looks and reliablity.

This is my off duty carry weapon it handels great and accurate everytime cant ask for a better back up weapon

This was my first off futy weapon. Great gun.

I am an old copper and started with a wheel gun in 1972. I carried Glocks until I retired in 2006. I work contract security for the government and we carry the Sig P226. I purchased one and now have my Glock in moth balls. Excellent side arm

The BEST pistola I have ever carried...

Love the gun, accurate, reliable Trigger weight on the double action could be reduced but other than that its a very nice weapon

because have one and i know that it is a good weapon for law enforcement to carry....

Great gun, like they say I would go to hell and back with this!!!!

Carry this weapon on Duty, love the gun. It has never given me any issues such as jamming ect..It is a very easy gun to break down and clean. We have the laser sights mounted on ours in spring rod.

Had this model for 10 years and never had a problem. We transitioned to the P226R with attached rail light a year ago. Easy breakdown to clean and no jams. Excellent firearm.

It is just a great weapon overall..

The Sig in my mind this is one of the best guns any department could offer, Unless it wont fit your hand. When I walk out on Foot Patrol I know if i had to pull this firearm it will work every time. Just like they say to hell and back reliability..

SIG is a great weapon to have. We have it on our Dept and never have had a problem

Have carried this model for 16 years and have never had any problems with jamming or stovepiping! Accurate and smooth. Easily disassembled for cleaning.

Own the Navy SEAL version, great weapon. Well balanced, low maintenance.

Awesome pistol. Handles great. Feels just as comfortable in the support hand as in the strong hand.

ITS A SIG NEED I SAY MORE I CARRIED THIS WEAPON FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND WAS REQUIRED TO BE ON THE RANGE QUALIFING WITH IT MONTHLY AND IT NEVER LET ME DOWN AND HEAT COLD RAINDIRT NOTHING SEEM TO EFFECT ITS ABILITY TO PREFORM

I made the switch to the P226 last year after carrying a Beretta 92 for 10 years, and I'm glad I did. Although I loved the Beretta, I've been very happy with the P226. I have not encountered a single problem with this weapon, and it has not jammed once in well over a thousand rounds.

Great weapon! It was my gift from the association at retirement in 2004 and I still carry it today. Our department went from the Glock, to the Sig 9mm and then to the Sig .40. Several years ago I was chasing after one of my detectives who was on his way to the towing yard with a patrol officer. They ended up in a pursuit of some visitors from LA who just knocked off a bank. In the rear of an apartment comlex after a foot pursuit one suspect turned and pointed a gun at the detective who returned fire hitting him in the chest and gut. One 9mm round went through and through and bounced off a cinder block wall. The suspect ran two more blocks before giving up. Our next shooting with a .40 took a suicide by cop suspect down after a pursuit who died before he hit the ground according to the coroner. Both rounds did exactly what they were suppose to do. We all have reasons for changing weapons and this happened to be ours at the time.

I have carried a Sig for 12 years. I carried the P229 for 8 years and have carried the P226 for 4 years. I have never had any problems and trust it with my life daily.

I bought the .357 sig P226 with the DAK trigger and couldn't be more pleased with it. I previously carried a P220 (.45) and have no complaints but I wanted the accessory rail, have always been an admirer of the .357 sig round, and was intrigued by the DAK. It has a beautiful, smooth trigger pull and is still one of the most accurate weapons out of the box. Factory-installed Sig-Lite tritium sights and I'm good to go.

This is the gun I carry on duty right now. It's very accurate and reliable. The one complaint I have is the double action trigger all the time. I came from carrying a Glock 23 which had a single action after the first shot and this one takes some getting used too.

I give the weapon 4 stars because if havent used it that long. My department just went to the sig sauer 226 with the 357 sig round. I haven not had any problems with it yet. I dont like the round. Im used to my 40s&w round i carried before the sig. But as of now im very impressed. Ill recommend for duty purpose

Very accurate, and very reliable, one of my favorite Handguns i have fired. i would definitly suggest this weapon.

I own the .40 229, the Coast Guard uses the .40 229R DAK. I love them both. I have put hundreds of rounds through both with no malfunctions.

Great weapon!!!

not a bad gun at all......very good shooting gun if you can get passed the trigger pull.

Brand new out of the box, shot through the academy ( 1000+ rounds), at the range and through a few rounds of qualifying without one issue. If your life depends on it this handgun beats all others. Very accurate, if you're missing it's most assuredly shooter error not the weapon.

This has been the issue handgun for my agency for the past 10+ years. I have deployed with this weapon into warzones on several occasions and have never had a problem. Very rugged, accurate weapon.

I was issued the 226 when I was hired in 1998. My department issued the new 226 about a year ago, and it is even better. Sig is the Cadillac of hand guns _

This gun rocks!!! I was issued a H&K USP compact in .40. Hated it. Bought myself the SIG P226DAK .40. I have had it for 2 years now and have fired many rounds and not 1 problem. Best money I ever spent.

Excellent weapon. Was my duty and S.W.A.T. firearm. Now used as my personal carry. Had it since 1986 and only had one misfire due to a bad round. Easy to break down and clean. As mentioned in other reviews it the " Gold Standard" of firearms.

This looks like an easy gun to handle and shoot.

I have some friends that carry this weapon,they prefer this weapon over the glock, myself like my glock.

I was issued this weapon and I have to admit that it is a very reliable, accurate, and proven weapon. It is easy to handle and maintain. I give the Sig P226 a "thumbs" up, and I would recommend it to anybody that wishes to have it as their primary weapon.

I've had a 226 since 1988 and love it. Dependable and accurate, nothing better.

I currently cary this pistol as my issued department service weapon. As a current firearms instructor, I have a lot of opportunity to evaluate the overall fit of this weapon for our agency. In general, the quality, reliability, and accuracy of this gun is outstanding.

However, the trigger needs a lot of work to clean up all the slack and the change from the double action to single action pulls. Coming from another agency that I carried a Glock 22 for almost 6 years on patrol, special operations, and SWAT, I am inclined to say that I preferred the Glock.

First and foremost is the ease of use. The Glock has the same trigger pull every time, with a short and crisp reset. The Sig has a long hard double action pull on the first shot, followed by a lot of slack to be taken out after resetting the trigger for the follow-up shots. This creates a huge issue if your first shot has to be the only shot. Most shooters I work with are not comfortable with the double action pull because of how long and drawn out it is. Further, the slack creates a whole seperate issue when looking for quick, accurate follow up shots because most shooters lack the trigger time and training not to "Mash" the trigger. This acceleration through the slack in the trigger brings us to a slam on the actual pressure wall where the trigger starts to engage and causes accuracy issues.

I think the size of the weapon is something else to be considered. The Sig is a full size gun with a full size grip. Many other weapons systems are going to interchangeable backstraps to accomodate different shooters hands. Also, this is a heavy gun.

Overall, I think the Sig is a good gun for some, but it is ignorant to say that one gun is right for everyone. After all, we want LE Officers to be confident in their abilities with the gun they are carrying. They are the one making the decision to shoot/not shoot and the last thing needed in their mind is doubt in their ability to shoot the gun they carry.

My department has these fantastic guns. In all my 15 years of service I have never had a problem with the 226 40 cal. Working in a high crime city in New Jersey this gun is acknowledged by all thugs and street trash. Not that im bragging but when I had to stop the threat against a suspect who was attempting to point his 9 mm at me , When that first round hit him in the shoulder he screamed like a Biatch !!!!!!!!!

GREAT GUN LOVE IT

This gun is just awesome. It's very reliable and accurate. Whatever you point at, it hits. The recoil is soft to which is great. I traded my glock for a sig 226 (40 cal.) and carried sig for years. You cant wrong with Sig in my opinion.

I had one for about 8 yrs and never had a problem.

Awsome Gun, always performs.

its a good gun but it jams on me so i use glock

My first duty weapon with this dept. Acurrate and reliable. Have never had a problem with this weapon.

I love my Sig would not trade it for any other semi auto

I am an admitted Sigfan, but I must say that no other gun in my brief tenure of 3 years shooting has made such an oustanding impression on me. The 226 I now own is my second Sig and I must say that it is a fantastic piece of gunmaking excellence. I am a civilian shooter but I have put thousands of rounds through my gun and it continues to perform flawlessly, time after time.

This is a very accurate duty weapon, I’ve modified mine and it’s just a little heavier but it’s a great gun.

i love the sig 226 its a fine weapon and ive never had any problems out on the range with it and its been fired in some nasty weather conditions mud rain freezing rain and snow and last november i was on the range in all four of those weather conditions for 8 hrs minus lunch and it never had a problem and fired true all day

The sig is 10x better than the Glock, hands down

excellent service weapon...never had a problem...I keep up my skills by going to the range several times a month. I just bought a 239 for off duty and as a secondary

This pistol is very accurate and never had one problem in 5 yrs that I have used it. So simple to use even a caveman could shoot expert with it.

Currently my duty handgun. I'm not fond of two different trigger pulls on the same weapon, but this handgun is very accurate and dependable. I currently carry the .357 version, which carries some phenomenal terminal ballistics...... I'd rather have a Glock though....

Tis is My Current Duty Weapon. It is Very Accurate. I am Not Very Fond of the initial Trigger Pull But Once Learned The Weapon is a Very Good Tool.

Sigs carry like an achor, but are extremely reliable and accurate.
Made like a swiss watch.

Nothing like a Sig. Yes they are big, but lets not forget how reliable they are!

Great! Reliable and effective

Great gun

The SIG SAUER P226 is the pistol that set the standard by which all other combat handguns are measured. Designed as SIG’s entrant in the military trials to replace the 1911, today the P226 is in use by the Federal agents, and numerous law enforcement agencies. Easist gun to shoot, comfort is great! Can't wait until my department receives the full shipment so i can start carrying .

I carry the Sig226 in .40 as an alternate weapon on duty. It is a heavier gun then i am used to (Glock 22) but very accurate and reliable. It does take some time getting used to. I love it.

I have carried the pistol for many years and I must say reliable, reliable, reliable. I know it will work every time. It's a perfect fit for me. I carry it in .40 cal and I also have the .357 barrel just in case I have a problem with the .40 barrel. Mag holds both .40 and .357, all you must change is the barrel.

The ultimate accessory for a Texas gal. I love my Sig!

I armour the Sigs for our department. It is a very dependable and accurate gun, very trustworthy and easy to maintain. Our duty carry is 357 Sig, a great round, just a little expensive for practice ammo. I purchased one of our old 9 mm when we switched about 5 years ago and it is still working great. Almost never have a part break and need to be replaced

Superior firearm. Nothing else needs to be said!

I have the W.German Police P6 variant, AWESOME!!!!!!

love it. period

I love it, it's the best gun I've shot. Perfect weight and size. Well worth every penny.

Yes Yes and Yes, this is a must have weapon of choice.

An excellent firearm and my choice for a duty weapon. Easy to clean and maintain, I have never encountered a problem. With the wrap-around rubber grip from Hogue, it's a perfect fit for my big hands.

This is my dream sidearm!

I love mine excellent weapon does what it should when it should its going to work when you need it no problems. Simple to operate and clean and takedown in a flash,

The Sig 226 is what our department issues. It’s a heavy plain jane looking gun but shoots as good as any gun on the market. The Sig 226 will take a beating and still function. So far I have put more then 4,000 rounds through mine and have not had a single jam or miss feed. I think the Sig is one of the best handguns on the market outdone only by some of the top of the line 1911’s

I have an old West German model of the 226 that I recently picked up. It's from around 1993 and still shoots very well. My hands are a little small to work the controls perfectly, but I've made due. The DA trigger pull is a little long for me. It serves as my primary home defense pistol.

This is by far my favorite handgun. It fires with extreme accuracy, little recoil, the grips and sights are also nice. This weapon is the standard issue of the Sac PD, and it's easy to see why. I recommend this handgun to all gun lovers out there!

I have dainty hands so other guns were never quite the right fit. I didn't want to pay for a gun then have to pay for different grips or sights. After trying out several different guns at a range I had the pleasure of firing the P226. It was love at first hold. I didn't even have to fire it to know it was a great fit. When I did shoot it was a noticeable difference in performance, both my aim and errors. It seemed like with several other pistols we had to call the range master over to deal with one problem or another, (true we were renting, but still). Never had one issue with the Sig! I recently bought the .40 E2 which has some great features and feels like it was made for my hand. Everyone in my family that handled it and the P229 we also have was amazed at how much better my E2 fits smaller hands. I'm biased because it's my first gun but I researched and it's everything I was looking for.

This is a excellent weapon i have carried it for a few years now and i would not use anything else (maybe the 229) it is dependable and very accurate. If you want the best then the 226 is the one.

I will give a range report on it.
I purchased the 226r IN 40 CALIBER
All the reviews seem great but I will take her to the range.
Believe it or not with the LE discount in place tax and tags out the door the weapon was $550, this included night sights.
I am pleased with the overall quality and construction of the weapon.
Points very well.

Sigs are just plain awsome. I have owned 9mm, .357, and 45 Cal P series and wish (I know what they say about wishig), but if I could only change 1 thing, it would be we carried a sig, vs Glock 22 .....

Sorry not really a review

Qualified with this at the academy. Everyone else in my class had glocks and would hate om my Sig. Come qual time the Sig proved to be the best!!!!

I have carried this weapon for approximately 8 years and it is very reliable. In addition to carrying it as a duty weapon it has also had approximately 25,000 rounds shot through it while engaged in competitive shooting. The stainless model which I have, is a little heavier but this helps with acquiring the target faster.

100% reliable, very accurate and tough as nails... Can't be beat when your life is on the line.

Just bought a brand new SIG 226, LOVE the feel and accuracy.

Amazing weapon with greaat accuracy and feel. Reliable and effective!

Beautiful piece of art. Not a plastic gun with lego parts.

Another great gun from Sig. As soon as I picked this gun up I knew it was the one that fight my hand the best . And once I got to the range it was 100% reliable. Have owned this gun for 2 years and absolutely love it. No misfires in several thousand rounds! Highly recommended

I have used this weapon in military and law enforcement and it is a great weapon. Very dependable and accurate with lots of components to fit the rail under it.

This is one of the most outstanding firearms you cound every lay your hands on. If it's possible to carry this for duty or off duty use, GRAB IT.
I have used this as our issued weapon for years in the service and never had any kind of problem what so ever. It will feed and shoot anything you put into it provided it's the correct caliber. I know that what ever I point this pistol at, it will get hit. Pure and simple.

Heavy gun recoil is low hits on target everytime!

This is a grat weapon, solid, accurate and dependable. I have never had a failure. You wont go wrong.

Never an FTF, plus SIG came out with a magazine with higher capacity for the SIG .357. Its just an awesome weapon.

This is the weapon that saved my life. I can't say more than that

this a well balanced handgun, the ability to hit what is aimed at. Smooth and light trigger pull whether in single or double action. The ease of working everything on the handgun

This is my duty weapon and I love it!

It's a well balanced weapon that secures in the hand which enables you to have good sight alignment and sight picture.....which makes this hand gun a good choice for all round weapon for law enforcement and personal protection...I give it two thumb up........

Lovely feel, landed first shot on much less than a mm precision on 50 yards or so.

Great balance and ergonomics.

My absulute favorite. I find it easy to handle and rugged. It has never jammed. I live Sig Sauer.

The P226 is accurate and reliable and fits my hand amazingly well. The quality of construction is very good, though mine was built a few years ago, prior to their more recent quality control and reliability issues.