Shoot it and shoot it some more definitely works for me. Sounds like I have already set my weekend plans. 9mm will be the choice for me as it will be more economical given the rds I am planning to shoot. Thanks for the feedback.
Fellow TNPer here. I just picked up one of these yesterday and I am very excited to take it out. Based off your review it sounds as if your break in consisted of a basic cleaning and a 550 box of federal. Did you do anything else during break in? Also, now that you have had this gun for a while is there anything you have noticed good or bad?
@MattyLite71 All I did was shoot it and shoot it some more! =) I have since bought a 9mm upper and I like shooting the 9mm a lot better than the 40. Not only is the 9 a ton cheaper but the 9mm holds 5 more rounds in the mecgars with the extended base plate (20 rnds). I actually went out today and ran 20 Corbon 125 +P 9mm through it and it fed and fired great! Both the 40 and 9mm have functioned flawlessly and the I have run the 9 kit very hard (1000 rnd per day classes, competitions etc).
@tmdbudlightfan You get an entire upper not just the barrel. It took a couple weeks when I got it but thats when you could only get them direct from SIG. Now you can go to just about any online shop and get any upper you want.
The 22LR uses the same exact frame as any other P226 hence why you can change back and forth between whatever caliber you want. If I wanted a 9mm all I would have to do is buy the 9mm xchange kit, I could also get a 357 sig if I wanted as well. I all ready have a 40sw as shown in the video. They also just sell the 22LR conversion. The 2LRupper has its own unique spring, spring guide, slide, and barrel.
I already have a Sig p226 9mm, Can I use the X change in 9mm as just a back up for parts lets say. Barrel,slide, guide spring etc. Or is the 22lr classic smaller than the regular p226? Looking for a new black slide with new barrel to replace my two tone slide also..
If you're interested, the guy at sigpower makes mag followers that will make the slide lock open on the last round, as well as improved mag spings, along with shorter mag plugs (to increase mag capacity), along with stainless steel guide rods. Basically everything you need to make your 22LR kit top notch.
@meebit You got me right when I was checking my mail =) I know about the mag followers but they just catch on the slide and do not lock back the slide by manipulating the slide release like a full size mag does. The mag capacity doesnt bother me because I only use 5 rounds max when I do drills anyways.
Shoot it and shoot it some more definitely works for me. Sounds like I have already set my weekend plans. 9mm will be the choice for me as it will be more economical given the rds I am planning to shoot. Thanks for the feedback.
MattyLite71 1 day ago
Fellow TNPer here. I just picked up one of these yesterday and I am very excited to take it out. Based off your review it sounds as if your break in consisted of a basic cleaning and a 550 box of federal. Did you do anything else during break in? Also, now that you have had this gun for a while is there anything you have noticed good or bad?
MattyLite71 3 days ago
@MattyLite71 All I did was shoot it and shoot it some more! =) I have since bought a 9mm upper and I like shooting the 9mm a lot better than the 40. Not only is the 9 a ton cheaper but the 9mm holds 5 more rounds in the mecgars with the extended base plate (20 rnds). I actually went out today and ran 20 Corbon 125 +P 9mm through it and it fed and fired great! Both the 40 and 9mm have functioned flawlessly and the I have run the 9 kit very hard (1000 rnd per day classes, competitions etc).
NiftyVT 3 days ago
How long did it take to receive your new barrel from sig?
tmdbudlightfan 1 week ago
@tmdbudlightfan You get an entire upper not just the barrel. It took a couple weeks when I got it but thats when you could only get them direct from SIG. Now you can go to just about any online shop and get any upper you want.
NiftyVT 1 week ago
question.....is the lower the same or same quality as the standard sig 226???
i wouldnt want to buy the cheaper gun,try to add the more powerfull upper on it,and not get the performance or reliability as the true 226.
crambone34 9 months ago
@crambone34 Its exactly the same frame. I have shot thousands of 40 through it with no problems.
NiftyVT 9 months ago
The 22LR uses the same exact frame as any other P226 hence why you can change back and forth between whatever caliber you want. If I wanted a 9mm all I would have to do is buy the 9mm xchange kit, I could also get a 357 sig if I wanted as well. I all ready have a 40sw as shown in the video. They also just sell the 22LR conversion. The 2LRupper has its own unique spring, spring guide, slide, and barrel.
NiftyVT 10 months ago
I already have a Sig p226 9mm, Can I use the X change in 9mm as just a back up for parts lets say. Barrel,slide, guide spring etc. Or is the 22lr classic smaller than the regular p226? Looking for a new black slide with new barrel to replace my two tone slide also..
Boogiethrash 10 months ago
great review thumbs up sir
swvaoutlaws 1 year ago
Damn, excellent shooting.
I have a serious boner for Sig Elites. I think I'm going to buy a .40 elite w/ the .22lr conversion kit.
MegaGewehr 1 year ago
If you're interested, the guy at sigpower makes mag followers that will make the slide lock open on the last round, as well as improved mag spings, along with shorter mag plugs (to increase mag capacity), along with stainless steel guide rods. Basically everything you need to make your 22LR kit top notch.
meebit 1 year ago
I meant to say mag "springs" not mag "spings", lol.
meebit 1 year ago
@meebit You got me right when I was checking my mail =) I know about the mag followers but they just catch on the slide and do not lock back the slide by manipulating the slide release like a full size mag does. The mag capacity doesnt bother me because I only use 5 rounds max when I do drills anyways.
NiftyVT 1 year ago
whats The name of the song in the begining
erinil0905 1 year ago
@erinil0905 7Dust: Unraveling
NiftyVT 1 year ago
What's the cost of the .40 slide if you don't mind me asking... I know it probably differs from FFL to FFL. Nice vid!
74Hobbes 1 year ago
@74Hobbes Well, I had a nice little description written up but it seems youtube ate it! The slide you get directly from SIG and was $399
NiftyVT 1 year ago
Nice vid dude! Just stop flipping the gun that often(0:55+). I almost got dizzy because of that ;-)
rasierzeug 1 year ago
@rasierzeug I cant help that I like to touch it =)
NiftyVT 1 year ago
The P226 seems to have a really easy take-down/field strip.
crzymn246 1 year ago
@crzymn246 Yep, its super easy. Just flip the lever and it comes apart.
NiftyVT 1 year ago