That Sig 226 .22 lr is a good deal, because you can add a 9mm, .40 cal, or a .357 Sig slide to it later. These center fire slides cost about $320 to $359. You could have 2 calibers for $770-$809, opposed to buying a Sig 226 9mm/.40 cal/.357 Sig cost about $799-$899 for just one caliber.
Hey great video man. I was wondering, and anyone can answer, but if u was to buy the 226 LR and then the conversion kit to 9mm later in when I got more money, would the mag capacity be the same 15rd or would it be reduced? Thanks.
Sigpower.com makes parts for the magazine. That allows the mag to hold 15rnds and to lock the slide open. The parts work great, I already installed them in mine. Unforunantly the slide lock open is not a true slide lock. The slide lock opens on the back of the follower and not at the slide lock itself. But it works
Haha that little kid is great! He knows how to operate that weapon system better than most adults do, start gun safety young, teach them a good respect of a weapon, dont fear it. Good job.
Maybe you answered this at 15:15 but I just wan't to make sure. Do you know if a .22lr with a conversion or any sort (we will say 9mm) will lock back. Or will all conversions fail to lock back after the last round? Txs and great review.
with extended use of the 22lr mags they can get worn where if you pull on them they will come out i watched a video where someone glued a metal washer on them with arrow fletching glue to fix that
also at 22:10 you said you can get glow in the =dark dots and put on there where can you get those you mean a sticker you can put on there not the sig night sight sights right that would be cool
did your 226 lr have misfeeds brefore the 300 round breakin period was over i have the p220 lr and it misfeeds unless i use reminton viper with trunkated cone fmj ball type ammo i called sig and they said that i need to shoot 300 rounds for a round nose hi velocity fmj ball to break in the feed ramp did you have the same problem? please reply
If you own a 226 this is a must have! I love mine, well worth the money. Accurate, fun , cheap to shoot: what's not to like. So far mine has ate up everything I have run thru it.
Finally got to the range today and fired the gun for the 1st time. 1st up: 100 rds of CCI Mini Mags, Rd Nose: Mag 1, Rd 2, FTF, rest of the mag was fine. Mag 2, Rd 2, FTF, rest of the mag was fine. Around 50 rounds in the gun jammed and then was fine for the rest of the CCI. Then shot Federal Auto Match from the 325 rd bulk pack. Shot about 100 rounds, no problems aside from the rear site starting to slide around in the dovetail. Now I know what the included Allen wrench is for. Fast, accurate!
SigPower sells a kit to convert the 10 round 22lr mags to 15 and a replacement follower that will lock the slide open after the last round. I haven't tried either but have heard good things.
Great Review, thanks! The 22lr now comes with 2 mags and has E2 grips. It comes with a coupon for a centerfire xchange kit for $299 direct from Sig. But, if you register the gun online it generates a code good for 20% off any accessories, including 20% off the full price ($356) of the kit. Paid $479 for 226 22lr with beavertail. Got 9mm slide w/ night sights, TruGlo TFO front sight, 2 15rd mags, 1 20 rd mag and a set of factory grips for $451.12 free shipping.
If you start with the full Sig P226 22LR gun, you can pick one up for around $400 or less. Then if you add the centerfire xchange kit later for around $400 or less, you have a P226 WITH a 22LR slide for the cost of purchasing a centerfire P226 off the bat.
My P226LR WOULD NOT RUN out of the box. So I invested in some Aguila Interceptors and some CCI Stingers (love the muzzle flash on these). After nearly 2000 rounds of the high velocity stuff, the gun has settled down. It will now fire the ultra cheap Federal 550 round bulk packs ($18.57 at Walmart) without malfunctions. It's really nice training on a P226 at 3 cents a round.
Just picked up my P226 LR and I put 60 rounds through it today. Obviously still in the break in period and I did have two FTFs and 1 misfire using 40 grain CCI mini-mags. I picked up the beaverail model and it's really nice! Thank you Nutn' for these great reviews and keep up the awesome work! I plan on putting several thousand rounds through my P226 Classic so I'll be sure to follow up to this comment on the reliability. I plan on trying the bulk CCI blazers after break in. TNPer 4 Life!!
@johnpaulwynn After 200 rounds of CCI Mini Mags I put 100 of the cheaper CCI Blazers through my P226LR and had zero misfires and 1 FTF. The FTF was when I racked the slide so it might have been user error on my part. Zero FTF's when the ammo was chambering the rounds. You can get 500 rounds for $16.99 at Sportsmans Warehouse of the CCI Blazers versus $6.99 for 100 rounds of CCI Mini Mags. I also noticed the CCI blazers were less waxy but I'm not sure if that's good or bad?
10 rounds is a lousy mag capacity for a full sized pistol. I modified my sig .22lr conversion mags to 15 rounds by cutting down the follower and plunger with a hacksaw and filing them down so the mag spring fits over them.
Hey Nutn', I'm a proud owner of a Sig p226 in 357SIG. Now, I'm just curious, but to your knowledge, if the frame of the P226LR is identical to your standard production run P226, does that mean the Caliber Exchange kits can also be used on standard fare guns? (ie 357SIG-->9x19mm Luger Para?) Thanks much, and keep up the outstanding entertaining and informative videos!
NUTNFANCY, WHEN COMPUTERS HAVE BEEN BANNED IN THE FUTURE, I'LL HAVE HID ONE AWAY SIMPLY TO PASS ON YOUR VIDEOS TO MY CHILDREN. YOUR REVIEWS ARE INCREDIBLE!
Quick question, will having a .22 lr changed to a different caliber affect the value of the gun as compared to just buying the 9mm version? Also will the dry fire at the end of the magazine of the .22 cause any problems in the future?
@ntipler04 I contacted Sig customer service about a year ago and they told me there is a cross-pin that stops the firing pin from contacting an empty breech face. It still bothers me that the gun doesn't have a last shot hold open but at least now I know not to worry about it. I still use dummy rounds when practicing my dry firing or just switch out the .22 for my 9mm conversion kit and use center-fire snap caps.
Thanks to your reviews as well as other favorable reviews on YouTube of the SIG 226 (but mostly your reviews), I've now decided on a SIG 226 9mm E2 as my first firearm.
I had also been considering the 22LR conversion kit and this review sealed the deal.
I did the math and once I shoot almost 2000 rounds of 22 ammo, I've saved enough to pay for the conversion and every shot after that pays for itself.
I know that the classic 22 wont lock back after last shot when chambered in .22 but can anyone tell me if it locks after last shot when it's chambered in a different caliber (9mm, 40s&w or .357 sig)? I've been researching and i believe that this is the only question I have yet to have answered.
Just paid for a SIG Classic p229, but the shop couldn't transfer it to me because the DPS closed at 3:00 so they couldn't process the transfer. Tomorrow morning can not come soon enough.
@AmyLeesPetWookie: You do not have to use the high end .22. I personally use 40gr Federal .22 in my Sig. Works fine and are considerably cheaper then the CCI Minimags they recommend. Box of 50 at Wal Mart is $1.47. For 1700 rounds that is under $50!
@metroidTamer: Go to sigpower website. They make replacement parts for the mag to upgrade it to 15-rounds and replaces the follower so it locks the slide back.
can some one tell me what the difference is between the P226r22B and the BAS? I want the DA/SA one so I can get a 9mm upper later on. any help? thanks
Maybe a stupid question.. But is this the first version of the Sig Sauer Mosquito? Or is it only a conversion slide? I became uncertain when Nutn had two guns on the table...
I'm waiting to get my p226 LR Classic in the mail, totally excited!! The cost is way better to go with the 22LR ($500) with exchange kit 9mm/.40/.357 ($400)...so for 900 bucks I got a sweet dual option pistol!! Of course the serpa holster and 3 extra mags per caliber were a couple hundy more, but totally worth the cash!!
Thanks Nutn, keep up the good work!! btw, How's Tactical doing???
I know the ratings are disabled for this video, but if I could, I would give it a 4.5 star rating out of 5.
And my only deduction would be simply because you didn't strip that slide off and let us get a look at the barrel and inside the slide. But that's it. ;-)
I have around 3000 rounds through mine and love it! If I get out to the range next Saturday (went today and got a lot of footage!) I should have enough to put together a little video response to this with my thoughts and comments and shooting footage of this great firearm. Still waiting on my 40S&W upper. . . 8 weeks and counting =) I only encounter problems AFTER I have put 200+ rounds through and the grim starts fouling everything up! But the manual states clean/lube after 200 rounds"
Love my P226LR! Last weekend I shot it @ 10 yards and put 10 .22LR and 10 9MM rounds through a single one inch hole. The gun is quite accurate, any failure to hit where you are aiming is likely the fault of the shooter. Great gun!
Nice review; this gun is listed at 608$, but a standard 226 is 976$. however, a conversion slide to a centerfire caliber is 415$.
the rimfire conversion slide is about the same, so either buy a standard and a .22 slide assembly for 1391$, or the classic .22 with a centerfire kit for a total of 1,023$. So by buying this version and getting a conversion kit, you can save about 350$. That's enough for a couple mags for each caliber, and it should be the same as the other in terms of function.
@rhakiath This is exactly the way I did it. Bought the P226LR for about $450 and then the conversion kit was $400 or so. So for the same price as a standalone P226 I got a conversion kit. The only problem was that the conversion kit and the P226LR only came with one magazine apiece. But for those savings, I figured I could buy a whole lot of mags and ammo.
and also military and i will not tell you any more about that, but he also likes gear and operates away from his vehicle some times far away like on his run and guns so that is why he has that molle system on their tactical vest and to some people it is just plain cool
If you plan on firing more than 1700 bullets over the years, you're saving money over time by getting the conversion kit to practice with.
1700 bullets in 9mm costs $383.18.
1700 bullets in .22 costs $121.89.
That's with 9mm at the lowest price possible now, at $11.27 per box of 50. It's often far more expensive, so in most cases the price would be doubled.
A box of 100 .22 bullets goes for $7.17.
The MSRP for the conversion kit is about $375. It can be found for less.
As of 10-30-2010 the sig p226 .22lr does come with 2 mags. Also I have seen the mags at $35 a piece. Not that great of a price for mags but a lot better than $50.
@AmyLeesPetWookiee Wherever you pay $7.17 for a box of 100 .22LR shells, you're getting ripped off. In Texas, I can go to our local Wal Mart and get 550 .22LR hollowpoints for around $16.
Got one of these for the wife's P226. I had all kinds of problems at first: every conceivable malfunction. I sent it back to Sig and the rig works fantastic - 0 problems. Highly recommended.
Got my P226 Classic a few weeks ago and have about 1000 rds through it, only have used Remington 525 bulk, Winchester 333 (WallMart), Federal Value Pack (WallMart). My break in happened just as Nutn said. I had the same failure to go into battery problem at the beginning but that seems to have run its course. No failure to fires (caused by the gun) a stove pipe every so often but I now blame any stovepipes or failure to feeds/fire on the ammo I use. 40S&W kit ordered! GREAT GUN!
I might put together a little video response review, just as a second opinion. If I do it will be AFTER I get my 40S&W upper and run at least 200 rds through it. My Evil Roy Steel target loves it!
I received a response from Sig customer service that said it was fine, that there was a pin that intercepted the firing pin on any dry fires. I don't know, however, I just put a dummy round in as the first round so the pin falls on something. Don't dry fire any 22LR as a habit, I change to my 9MM centerfire whenever practicing dryfire.
@MomoTheDoGGie you can interchange when ever, all it changes is the barrel, slide and firing pin. just switch the slides around and your back in action.
The Sig Sauer Mosquito is smaller than the P226LR. It's about 90% the size of the full-size gun.
The Mosquito is .22 LR only, while the P226LR can be converted into a "real" P226 in 9mm or .40 S&W. It has an external manual safety.
Some people say that the Mosquito is not built well, and that a P226LR (or the .22 LR conversion kit if you already have a 9mm or .40 S&W P226) is a better choice.
I own one and I love it! You will always have to use CCI mini mag ammo for better performance. The Double action trigger is a little stiff. But all around for a plinking 22. Definitely one of my favs. The biggest negative for the mosquito, spare mags are next to impossible to find and when you do, they usually run $40.
I have a Sig Mosquito which is I believe is 10% smaller than the 226. Its just over $300 and it locks open after the last round so you don't dry fire which I have always been told is bad for rimfire. Mags are expensive and the optional cheaper polymer mags are realistically on 9 rounds if you want them all to feed properly. This is a fun gun that will drive you crazy if you put the spring in backwards and I am not sure the manual mentions the spring installation.
Got this slide assembly kit last month for my Sig p226. Very well made and till now 2000 bullets after still no jam or ejection/feeding issues. Just one thing... Keep it clean. I use CCI High Velocity. Also I got a stainless guide rod for a smoother action and some custom made followers to stop the slide back at last round.
Big fan of all your work. Thank you for reviewing this firearm. I own a Mosquito..and ,for me, I'll take the 10% size reduction just to avoid the nightmare sound of that dry fire. I think the fact that slide does not hold is a no sell point for me. Thank again brother for all your work.
This guy rocks, I love the stuff he puts out. I have a sig p220 carry SAO and I love it. I already got a conversion kit on order but it was nice to see it in action
The SIG 226LR does not lock back last round, resulting in dry fire....
Question:
As I understand (from Nutnfancy) it's not good to let the hammer drop when there is no ammo in the chamber. How about that? Will this not damage (chip) the hammer?
This is officially going to be my first handgun. My local shop is selling them for $525! Since I am a poor graduate student I can use this to improve my almost none existent pistol skills for pennies compared to a 9mm! And when I finally get a real job I can get a conversion to 9mm or 40SW as funds become available! I want a Sig anyways so this is a great way to get my foot in the door. I am all about the training aspect of the Sig p226 Classic.
Excellent video ! Video quality seems to be extremely high maybe a new camcorder ?
Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Sig is the only gun I will trust my life with. I have many other brands and they are great, but for some unknown reason the Sig guns especially my 220 in 45 cal. is the one for me.
Dude, this is making me really consider a .22 conversion kit for my P226. But I'm wondering if it might be more cost effective for close-in training to get a SoftAir P226 replica, with the blow back and all that stuff. Yeah, I wouldn't be able to do 60yd shots on an Evil Roy, but to train at close distance (this is my home defense weapon) the SoftAir version may be an option.
My very first pistol was the Sig P229LR. What a great gun. DA/SA with hammer drop - what a great training tool. So accurate it almost gets boring at the range.... but ya' gotta' love a pistol that takes you there. Another great video.... no surprise. keep 'em coming.......
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.22 is very small for a pistol bullet...
there was terrorist on a plane holding everyone hostage... he had a .22.... he starting executing the hostages because he wasnt getting what he wanted... almost none of them died because the piece of SHIT .22 bullet couldnt even go through the skull
there was a mafia hit that didnt go as planned because the guy they were supposed to kill didnt die... even after 2 shots to the head... why? because the hitman was using a .22
first off who flames nutnfancy?????? and second off there are plenty of times when bigger calibers have failed to kill a person and there are many times when the .22 has come through so just go flame someone else
Well EX we are talking about SPORT SHOOTING not mafia or terrorist, your opinions are out of context. Oh and a .22LR has about 170 foot pounds of energy....more than enough to kill you.
thanks for the review... by the way there is a guy on sigforum who makes aluminum followers for the 22lr kits which allow the slide to lock back on last round, he also has kit to increase magazine capacity on the 22lr sig mags
sig 226 may have a softer recoil due to a heavier slide and frame body compared to glocks. its more stable then. so it may be more accurate for amatuers and godly for experts. but of course if you have a strong wrist, glocks work very well.
I'm not impressed to say the least with the Sig P226LR, it's a quality made weapon, however it doesn't digest just any .22LR ammo, it's very picky. I like my Walther P22, another which is picky on ammo, but I guess I'm just used to it, thanks for the review.
I think I found the trick with these guns. I also was having a problem... the trick is to run the gun more wet that you are used to. As soon as I let the oil stay wet on the slide rails the gun started functioning well. When I run it drier, like the Sig instruction video shows (Sig academy - just enough to leave a fingerprint), I get a failure to feed every couple of rounds.
SIG...The Rolls Royce of handguns. True double strike capability. SEALS carry it! Legendary reliability, durability and accuracy. Much better than the Glock. If I had he cash...I would have the SIG 220.
It depends on who you talk to. In my opinion, the average CCW holder would do just fine with a 9mm. It's certainly powerful enough to make some random dumbass robbing you for $40 at the street corner stop doing what he's doing.
That being said, I currently refuse to carry anything less powerful than a .45 ACP. But that's just because I'm stubborn and a .45 on my hip gives me the warm 'n' fuzzies like no 9mm can ; )
well done it's good to be gunsafe (I perfer P99 ) Gerstberger seek a councille! (so you gun protest the nra , no need for snid coment I wont be reading it
I didnt actually watch the entire video i just seen like seconds of it or minutes but whateva and yeah i like them gloves.
I live in Utah and its getting cold as a Cadaver with a screwdriver in her, so as long as the gloves aint cold when im riding my bike at 15mph in 30 degree weather while not ask the question if that can make me last long against tyrants and POS,racist or anyone else in that type of weather?
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raph1428 3 weeks ago
That Sig 226 .22 lr is a good deal, because you can add a 9mm, .40 cal, or a .357 Sig slide to it later. These center fire slides cost about $320 to $359. You could have 2 calibers for $770-$809, opposed to buying a Sig 226 9mm/.40 cal/.357 Sig cost about $799-$899 for just one caliber.
He101A 3 weeks ago
Hey great video man. I was wondering, and anyone can answer, but if u was to buy the 226 LR and then the conversion kit to 9mm later in when I got more money, would the mag capacity be the same 15rd or would it be reduced? Thanks.
Ben951456 1 month ago
Maybe you answered this at
990TwujHuj830 1 month ago
Please review a cz 99 or 999 thanks (it is like a Sig Sauer only ambidextrous and Sebian made )
gjj67 1 month ago
Sigpower.com makes parts for the magazine. That allows the mag to hold 15rnds and to lock the slide open. The parts work great, I already installed them in mine. Unforunantly the slide lock open is not a true slide lock. The slide lock opens on the back of the follower and not at the slide lock itself. But it works
Rikshaw2004 1 month ago
It looks like you were having trouble with the slide locking back on an empty mag. My Sig does this very occasionally. What is the cause of that?
Makingnewnamesisdumb 2 months ago
Haha that little kid is great! He knows how to operate that weapon system better than most adults do, start gun safety young, teach them a good respect of a weapon, dont fear it. Good job.
specops1991 2 months ago
would dry firing this hurt the gun? Without last shot hold-open, dry fire is unavoidable.
iloveNgany 4 months ago
550 rounds, $18 at walmart
no round can take that away from the 22
Charsept 4 months ago
Sig guns were made for Americans.
SuperRip7 4 months ago
Maybe you answered this at 15:15 but I just wan't to make sure. Do you know if a .22lr with a conversion or any sort (we will say 9mm) will lock back. Or will all conversions fail to lock back after the last round? Txs and great review.
mandres2468 5 months ago
with extended use of the 22lr mags they can get worn where if you pull on them they will come out i watched a video where someone glued a metal washer on them with arrow fletching glue to fix that
flaopium138 6 months ago
also at 22:10 you said you can get glow in the =dark dots and put on there where can you get those you mean a sticker you can put on there not the sig night sight sights right that would be cool
flaopium138 6 months ago
did your 226 lr have misfeeds brefore the 300 round breakin period was over i have the p220 lr and it misfeeds unless i use reminton viper with trunkated cone fmj ball type ammo i called sig and they said that i need to shoot 300 rounds for a round nose hi velocity fmj ball to break in the feed ramp did you have the same problem? please reply
flaopium138 6 months ago
If you own a 226 this is a must have! I love mine, well worth the money. Accurate, fun , cheap to shoot: what's not to like. So far mine has ate up everything I have run thru it.
scrapsquatch 6 months ago
Finally got to the range today and fired the gun for the 1st time. 1st up: 100 rds of CCI Mini Mags, Rd Nose: Mag 1, Rd 2, FTF, rest of the mag was fine. Mag 2, Rd 2, FTF, rest of the mag was fine. Around 50 rounds in the gun jammed and then was fine for the rest of the CCI. Then shot Federal Auto Match from the 325 rd bulk pack. Shot about 100 rounds, no problems aside from the rear site starting to slide around in the dovetail. Now I know what the included Allen wrench is for. Fast, accurate!
adamg62 6 months ago
SigPower sells a kit to convert the 10 round 22lr mags to 15 and a replacement follower that will lock the slide open after the last round. I haven't tried either but have heard good things.
adamg62 6 months ago
Great Review, thanks! The 22lr now comes with 2 mags and has E2 grips. It comes with a coupon for a centerfire xchange kit for $299 direct from Sig. But, if you register the gun online it generates a code good for 20% off any accessories, including 20% off the full price ($356) of the kit. Paid $479 for 226 22lr with beavertail. Got 9mm slide w/ night sights, TruGlo TFO front sight, 2 15rd mags, 1 20 rd mag and a set of factory grips for $451.12 free shipping.
adamg62 6 months ago
If you start with the full Sig P226 22LR gun, you can pick one up for around $400 or less. Then if you add the centerfire xchange kit later for around $400 or less, you have a P226 WITH a 22LR slide for the cost of purchasing a centerfire P226 off the bat.
skylarscaling 8 months ago
Anyone address the CCW problem? Do I have to put this on my CCW????
JD
JAYDEE44 9 months ago
@JAYDEE44 Re state the question please??
Kylef7735 7 months ago
Just noted this option and have done some checking very interesting! Thank's Nutn' great video!
amacro11 9 months ago
sexy gun
CrossEyedLarry 11 months ago
I saw it for $317 at cheaper than dirt
bensta6133 11 months ago
My P226LR WOULD NOT RUN out of the box. So I invested in some Aguila Interceptors and some CCI Stingers (love the muzzle flash on these). After nearly 2000 rounds of the high velocity stuff, the gun has settled down. It will now fire the ultra cheap Federal 550 round bulk packs ($18.57 at Walmart) without malfunctions. It's really nice training on a P226 at 3 cents a round.
SaintFu 11 months ago
Anyone want to explain to me what SIG's "DAK" trigger is?
ThaBR33D 11 months ago
@ThaBR33D it's basically a medium single action trigger with no decocking. DAO and NYPD are a little more heavy.
vashguud 11 months ago
Just picked up my P226 LR and I put 60 rounds through it today. Obviously still in the break in period and I did have two FTFs and 1 misfire using 40 grain CCI mini-mags. I picked up the beaverail model and it's really nice! Thank you Nutn' for these great reviews and keep up the awesome work! I plan on putting several thousand rounds through my P226 Classic so I'll be sure to follow up to this comment on the reliability. I plan on trying the bulk CCI blazers after break in. TNPer 4 Life!!
johnpaulwynn 1 year ago
@johnpaulwynn After 200 rounds of CCI Mini Mags I put 100 of the cheaper CCI Blazers through my P226LR and had zero misfires and 1 FTF. The FTF was when I racked the slide so it might have been user error on my part. Zero FTF's when the ammo was chambering the rounds. You can get 500 rounds for $16.99 at Sportsmans Warehouse of the CCI Blazers versus $6.99 for 100 rounds of CCI Mini Mags. I also noticed the CCI blazers were less waxy but I'm not sure if that's good or bad?
johnpaulwynn 11 months ago
It would be nice if Beretta made a dedicated 92-series .22.
Deep13Deep13Deep13 1 year ago
fantastic vid. thanks
raredesign 1 year ago
Great vid. Good add to my .357sig toy! Works great with right ammo.
yandexiridium 1 year ago
10 rounds is a lousy mag capacity for a full sized pistol. I modified my sig .22lr conversion mags to 15 rounds by cutting down the follower and plunger with a hacksaw and filing them down so the mag spring fits over them.
supasteve3 1 year ago
1:24 Epic face
miGsKills 1 year ago
Hey Nutn', I'm a proud owner of a Sig p226 in 357SIG. Now, I'm just curious, but to your knowledge, if the frame of the P226LR is identical to your standard production run P226, does that mean the Caliber Exchange kits can also be used on standard fare guns? (ie 357SIG-->9x19mm Luger Para?) Thanks much, and keep up the outstanding entertaining and informative videos!
boeing314 1 year ago
NUTNFANCY, WHEN COMPUTERS HAVE BEEN BANNED IN THE FUTURE, I'LL HAVE HID ONE AWAY SIMPLY TO PASS ON YOUR VIDEOS TO MY CHILDREN. YOUR REVIEWS ARE INCREDIBLE!
AK47METALLICA 1 year ago
Quick question, will having a .22 lr changed to a different caliber affect the value of the gun as compared to just buying the 9mm version? Also will the dry fire at the end of the magazine of the .22 cause any problems in the future?
ntipler04 1 year ago
@ntipler04 I contacted Sig customer service about a year ago and they told me there is a cross-pin that stops the firing pin from contacting an empty breech face. It still bothers me that the gun doesn't have a last shot hold open but at least now I know not to worry about it. I still use dummy rounds when practicing my dry firing or just switch out the .22 for my 9mm conversion kit and use center-fire snap caps.
fprintf 1 year ago
Was there ever a table top review done for the Advantage Arms Glock .22lr conversion kit? Sure would like to see it =)
Texaco4109 1 year ago
Wow, this looks like a great gun! I should have known that it would be really pricey though =/ I'll have to consider it much later.
EverythingisFire 1 year ago
Great review.
Thanks to your reviews as well as other favorable reviews on YouTube of the SIG 226 (but mostly your reviews), I've now decided on a SIG 226 9mm E2 as my first firearm.
I had also been considering the 22LR conversion kit and this review sealed the deal.
I did the math and once I shoot almost 2000 rounds of 22 ammo, I've saved enough to pay for the conversion and every shot after that pays for itself.
Thanks Nutnfancy!
notcranium 1 year ago
I know that the classic 22 wont lock back after last shot when chambered in .22 but can anyone tell me if it locks after last shot when it's chambered in a different caliber (9mm, 40s&w or .357 sig)? I've been researching and i believe that this is the only question I have yet to have answered.
sithlord69 1 year ago
Is the Sig Sauer P226 made in all metall? If not, which parts is polymer, plastic etc..?
- Thanks!
1995MercedesBenz 1 year ago
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1995MercedesBenz 1 year ago
the lr doesnt have a last round hold open??? how does it compair to the mosquito
nathan00campbell 1 year ago
what was the brand of the aftermarket magazine he was using with the .40? Great video.
sbudno 1 year ago
Dude! awesome review, but wheres the field strip??
j3n7il 1 year ago
Just paid for a SIG Classic p229, but the shop couldn't transfer it to me because the DPS closed at 3:00 so they couldn't process the transfer. Tomorrow morning can not come soon enough.
JahTambo151 1 year ago
For about $100 more than a .40cal p226, you can get the .22 version and a .40 slide. GREAT DEAL!!
littlesurfer519 1 year ago
best gun ever .......peace and love ! oh and grow pot everyone grow pot!!!
ayrxdragoneye 1 year ago
Is it Airsoft ??
rohan9621 1 year ago
@rohan9621 Are you joking?
DEC0042 1 year ago 2
@AmyLeesPetWookie: You do not have to use the high end .22. I personally use 40gr Federal .22 in my Sig. Works fine and are considerably cheaper then the CCI Minimags they recommend. Box of 50 at Wal Mart is $1.47. For 1700 rounds that is under $50!
@metroidTamer: Go to sigpower website. They make replacement parts for the mag to upgrade it to 15-rounds and replaces the follower so it locks the slide back.
Steiner789 1 year ago
can some one tell me what the difference is between the P226r22B and the BAS? I want the DA/SA one so I can get a 9mm upper later on. any help? thanks
SPCkeith 1 year ago
Maybe a stupid question.. But is this the first version of the Sig Sauer Mosquito? Or is it only a conversion slide? I became uncertain when Nutn had two guns on the table...
NorthlandShooter 1 year ago
Isn't a dry fire on every 10 rounds of a rimfire pistol a problem?
tfaranyosi 1 year ago
@tfaranyosi A dry fire now and then won't do anything to the weapons.
vector6977 1 year ago
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Thanks man for what you do! Love your vids. Good job!
Just bought 22lr kit for my .40 P226 - works just great with right ammo.
"CCI mini mag" or "REMINGTON VIPER HYPER VELOSITY" - best!
any "AGUILA" or whatever it is - JUNK! need to use GAS MASK in indoor range otherwise you DEAD man No joke!
iridiumyou 1 year ago
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iridiumyou 1 year ago
I'm waiting to get my p226 LR Classic in the mail, totally excited!! The cost is way better to go with the 22LR ($500) with exchange kit 9mm/.40/.357 ($400)...so for 900 bucks I got a sweet dual option pistol!! Of course the serpa holster and 3 extra mags per caliber were a couple hundy more, but totally worth the cash!!
Thanks Nutn, keep up the good work!! btw, How's Tactical doing???
ColoradoMtnMan1 1 year ago
I know the ratings are disabled for this video, but if I could, I would give it a 4.5 star rating out of 5.
And my only deduction would be simply because you didn't strip that slide off and let us get a look at the barrel and inside the slide. But that's it. ;-)
Superb review! One of your better ones!!
Hiluxtaco 1 year ago
can you buy a 9mm upper for the p226 .22lr?
FelTurtle 1 year ago
YES!!!! Either straight from Sig, or from various places around the interwebs; ie Gunsamerica, Gunbroker, etc..
Hiluxtaco 1 year ago
Just purchased one in NY for $499 + tax, and mine actually came with 2 mags in the box.
fabes728 1 year ago
Love the review. Fantastic handguns. Im actually looking at a 226 in 9mm for old lady.
xwarmouthx 1 year ago
I have around 3000 rounds through mine and love it! If I get out to the range next Saturday (went today and got a lot of footage!) I should have enough to put together a little video response to this with my thoughts and comments and shooting footage of this great firearm. Still waiting on my 40S&W upper. . . 8 weeks and counting =) I only encounter problems AFTER I have put 200+ rounds through and the grim starts fouling everything up! But the manual states clean/lube after 200 rounds"
NiftyVT 1 year ago
Love my P226LR! Last weekend I shot it @ 10 yards and put 10 .22LR and 10 9MM rounds through a single one inch hole. The gun is quite accurate, any failure to hit where you are aiming is likely the fault of the shooter. Great gun!
fprintf 1 year ago
Sig Sauer
Px4cc 1 year ago
Nice review; this gun is listed at 608$, but a standard 226 is 976$. however, a conversion slide to a centerfire caliber is 415$.
the rimfire conversion slide is about the same, so either buy a standard and a .22 slide assembly for 1391$, or the classic .22 with a centerfire kit for a total of 1,023$. So by buying this version and getting a conversion kit, you can save about 350$. That's enough for a couple mags for each caliber, and it should be the same as the other in terms of function.
rhakiath 2 years ago
@rhakiath This is exactly the way I did it. Bought the P226LR for about $450 and then the conversion kit was $400 or so. So for the same price as a standalone P226 I got a conversion kit. The only problem was that the conversion kit and the P226LR only came with one magazine apiece. But for those savings, I figured I could buy a whole lot of mags and ammo.
fprintf 1 year ago
i dont get it , why is he saying long rifle?
Daniel325new 2 years ago
@Daniel325new LR = Long rifle that's why
nutnfancyUK 2 years ago
question....why did u put mag pouches on your back...i would understand if you were in a squad senario...but for recreational shooting?
1xXitachiXx1 2 years ago
@1xXitachiXx1 nutnfancy is a reserve police officer
and also military and i will not tell you any more about that, but he also likes gear and operates away from his vehicle some times far away like on his run and guns so that is why he has that molle system on their tactical vest and to some people it is just plain cool
soldierZ28 2 years ago
If you plan on firing more than 1700 bullets over the years, you're saving money over time by getting the conversion kit to practice with.
1700 bullets in 9mm costs $383.18.
1700 bullets in .22 costs $121.89.
That's with 9mm at the lowest price possible now, at $11.27 per box of 50. It's often far more expensive, so in most cases the price would be doubled.
A box of 100 .22 bullets goes for $7.17.
The MSRP for the conversion kit is about $375. It can be found for less.
Take care.
AmyLeesPetWookiee 2 years ago 30
Good calculation. Thanks!
WilhelmHenderson 2 years ago
You're very welcome. :) Take care.
AmyLeesPetWookiee 1 year ago
As of 10-30-2010 the sig p226 .22lr does come with 2 mags. Also I have seen the mags at $35 a piece. Not that great of a price for mags but a lot better than $50.
sds7881 1 year ago
@AmyLeesPetWookiee
.22 is actually even cheaper than what you said. You can buy 2100 Federal champion rounds for 80 dollars from cabelas.
Nightkast22 1 year ago
@AmyLeesPetWookiee Wherever you pay $7.17 for a box of 100 .22LR shells, you're getting ripped off. In Texas, I can go to our local Wal Mart and get 550 .22LR hollowpoints for around $16.
CaptainCrack3r 6 months ago
my dad is a boner...why cant my dad like guns
fairfieldsBEST 2 years ago 2
Got one of these for the wife's P226. I had all kinds of problems at first: every conceivable malfunction. I sent it back to Sig and the rig works fantastic - 0 problems. Highly recommended.
jgw44 2 years ago
Got my P226 Classic a few weeks ago and have about 1000 rds through it, only have used Remington 525 bulk, Winchester 333 (WallMart), Federal Value Pack (WallMart). My break in happened just as Nutn said. I had the same failure to go into battery problem at the beginning but that seems to have run its course. No failure to fires (caused by the gun) a stove pipe every so often but I now blame any stovepipes or failure to feeds/fire on the ammo I use. 40S&W kit ordered! GREAT GUN!
NiftyVT 2 years ago
@NiftyVT
I might put together a little video response review, just as a second opinion. If I do it will be AFTER I get my 40S&W upper and run at least 200 rds through it. My Evil Roy Steel target loves it!
NiftyVT 2 years ago
is dry firing when the mag runs out ok for the kit?
absolutsoju 2 years ago
I received a response from Sig customer service that said it was fine, that there was a pin that intercepted the firing pin on any dry fires. I don't know, however, I just put a dummy round in as the first round so the pin falls on something. Don't dry fire any 22LR as a habit, I change to my 9MM centerfire whenever practicing dryfire.
fprintf 1 year ago
i just got my siq mosquito today for $340, it does lock back on last round but i think the frame is plastic, not sure.
minidime92 2 years ago
@minidime92 it is a polymer framed gun, but still a good weight, in my opinion. Im definitely thinking of getting one.
djtwd 2 years ago
do you like it? im saving up for a sig or glock and looked at that?
fairfieldsBEST 2 years ago
Is the conversion permanent?
Can I buy a Sig P226 9mm and interchange between the .22LR slide and 9mm slide whenever, or am I stuck with one or the other permanently?
MomoTheDoGGie 2 years ago
@MomoTheDoGGie
You can jump back and forth. You excange slides, theres no permanent alterations.
tidemannen 2 years ago
thanks - that just sold me on the conversion kit.
MomoTheDoGGie 2 years ago
no.
HCDDWarhero 2 years ago
@MomoTheDoGGie you can interchange when ever, all it changes is the barrel, slide and firing pin. just switch the slides around and your back in action.
djtwd 2 years ago
need the review on the glock .22 conversion. thats awesome
spartan177saber 2 years ago
what is the difference between this and the mosquito?
CivilianSheepdog 2 years ago
The Sig Sauer Mosquito is smaller than the P226LR. It's about 90% the size of the full-size gun.
The Mosquito is .22 LR only, while the P226LR can be converted into a "real" P226 in 9mm or .40 S&W. It has an external manual safety.
Some people say that the Mosquito is not built well, and that a P226LR (or the .22 LR conversion kit if you already have a 9mm or .40 S&W P226) is a better choice.
The Mosquito is cheaper however.
jerseyemt 2 years ago
the recoil looks a little less harder
meldimel 2 years ago
I Hear Sigs Are Cost Alot 2 Shoot.....
Is That True?
gutarhero32 2 years ago
buying a Sig is
Izhmash47 2 years ago
Depends on the caliber of the firearm. 22s about $8 a box, 9mm is cheapest is about $15 for 50 rounds, 45 cal is about $25 for a box of 50.
ThePatriotPunk 2 years ago
not when they're chambered in .22 like this one...
lamesbond 2 years ago
what have you heard about the sig mosquito? anything good!
ar15death 2 years ago
I own one and I love it! You will always have to use CCI mini mag ammo for better performance. The Double action trigger is a little stiff. But all around for a plinking 22. Definitely one of my favs. The biggest negative for the mosquito, spare mags are next to impossible to find and when you do, they usually run $40.
ThePatriotPunk 2 years ago
It is excellent if you shoot high-quality ammunition out of it. Ex. Remington Golden Bullets or CCI Mini-Mags.
HailGrega 2 years ago
lesson learned don't mes with the "Fancy" family...............if one dosen't shoot you, another will.lol
ramtron1775 2 years ago 2
Ruger Mk III / 45 is a great option for 22LR. Locally we've had problems with the Sig 22's, which is too bad as it's a very cool idea.
Kiwimufasa 2 years ago
I wish that they would double stack .22 mags so it could hold about 30 rounds of LR.
metroidTamer010 2 years ago 27
YES!!!!!!
maliden 2 years ago
I have a Sig Mosquito which is I believe is 10% smaller than the 226. Its just over $300 and it locks open after the last round so you don't dry fire which I have always been told is bad for rimfire. Mags are expensive and the optional cheaper polymer mags are realistically on 9 rounds if you want them all to feed properly. This is a fun gun that will drive you crazy if you put the spring in backwards and I am not sure the manual mentions the spring installation.
teddycanary 2 years ago 2
At $50 a mag, plus the cost of conversion and hassles, you might as well just use a p226 in 9mm.
MurderSoul216 2 years ago
It matter's how often you shoot. Rds of .22lr is less than 10 percent the cost of the cost of 9mm.
If you shoot a lot, it well worth the money.
dedzone 2 years ago 3
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Has anyone ever thought that maybe all these .22 kits is a way for US civvys to no longer have access to larger caliber firearms?
MurderSoul216 2 years ago
And Kussh there is a firing pin on every gun in the world. Well alomst.
DNCCptFlan 2 years ago
its not a pin that can be damaged by dry fire... as per the question i directed that towards
Kussh951 2 years ago
Got this slide assembly kit last month for my Sig p226. Very well made and till now 2000 bullets after still no jam or ejection/feeding issues. Just one thing... Keep it clean. I use CCI High Velocity. Also I got a stainless guide rod for a smoother action and some custom made followers to stop the slide back at last round.
DNCCptFlan 2 years ago
Big fan of all your work. Thank you for reviewing this firearm. I own a Mosquito..and ,for me, I'll take the 10% size reduction just to avoid the nightmare sound of that dry fire. I think the fact that slide does not hold is a no sell point for me. Thank again brother for all your work.
luke812 2 years ago
This guy rocks, I love the stuff he puts out. I have a sig p220 carry SAO and I love it. I already got a conversion kit on order but it was nice to see it in action
crruzzzer1 2 years ago
Anybody know what light that is on there??
scarred4life1 2 years ago
its a rimfire... no firing pin
Kussh951 2 years ago
my .22 has a firing pin how else is it supposed to work?
156TYSON 2 years ago
sry for the short answer but the striker on a rimfire is hardly a "pin"
Kussh951 2 years ago
i never seen diffrent sorts of .22 firing pins just that my bolt action has one
156TYSON 2 years ago
Do you mean no centered primer contact?
Ziji1 2 years ago
The SIG 226LR does not lock back last round, resulting in dry fire....
Question:
As I understand (from Nutnfancy) it's not good to let the hammer drop when there is no ammo in the chamber. How about that? Will this not damage (chip) the hammer?
andrisig33 2 years ago
This is officially going to be my first handgun. My local shop is selling them for $525! Since I am a poor graduate student I can use this to improve my almost none existent pistol skills for pennies compared to a 9mm! And when I finally get a real job I can get a conversion to 9mm or 40SW as funds become available! I want a Sig anyways so this is a great way to get my foot in the door. I am all about the training aspect of the Sig p226 Classic.
NiftyVT 2 years ago
Excellent video ! Video quality seems to be extremely high maybe a new camcorder ?
Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Sig is the only gun I will trust my life with. I have many other brands and they are great, but for some unknown reason the Sig guns especially my 220 in 45 cal. is the one for me.
kahvac 2 years ago
Dude, this is making me really consider a .22 conversion kit for my P226. But I'm wondering if it might be more cost effective for close-in training to get a SoftAir P226 replica, with the blow back and all that stuff. Yeah, I wouldn't be able to do 60yd shots on an Evil Roy, but to train at close distance (this is my home defense weapon) the SoftAir version may be an option.
RSPDiver 2 years ago
what kind of laser light is that ? at the end of the video
1stpimpking 2 years ago
30 min! you should put all your videos in a 5 disc dvd pack
moekneemaker 2 years ago 4
good idea
mju34 2 years ago
dude he should!
vanillaface69 2 years ago
do a tabletop on the ruger p345,....
Special0ps7 2 years ago
man i wish that sig would have added a last shot hold open feature. thats the only thing it is missing.
dp665 2 years ago 2
i don't care what type of firearm i own as long as they shoot bullets out of it!
TheWeediest 2 years ago
My very first pistol was the Sig P229LR. What a great gun. DA/SA with hammer drop - what a great training tool. So accurate it almost gets boring at the range.... but ya' gotta' love a pistol that takes you there. Another great video.... no surprise. keep 'em coming.......
leaningright252 2 years ago
Original 226 Vids are what made me start watchin Nutnfancy vids.
Aang6678 2 years ago 3
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.22 is very small for a pistol bullet...
there was terrorist on a plane holding everyone hostage... he had a .22.... he starting executing the hostages because he wasnt getting what he wanted... almost none of them died because the piece of SHIT .22 bullet couldnt even go through the skull
there was a mafia hit that didnt go as planned because the guy they were supposed to kill didnt die... even after 2 shots to the head... why? because the hitman was using a .22
TheExterminator420 2 years ago
first off who flames nutnfancy?????? and second off there are plenty of times when bigger calibers have failed to kill a person and there are many times when the .22 has come through so just go flame someone else
taylorNXT 2 years ago
plus he says the POU is TRAINING use and becoming a better pistol shooter
taylorNXT 2 years ago
man, after just 2 and a half minutes i see this gun is CHEAP FUN to shoot. also little to no recoil for that second shot.
mikemikemofo 2 years ago
Well EX we are talking about SPORT SHOOTING not mafia or terrorist, your opinions are out of context. Oh and a .22LR has about 170 foot pounds of energy....more than enough to kill you.
gunlover19112 2 years ago 2
Maybe they were using .22 shorts, or even just longs... this is LR, which is plenty to kill you.
TheOpenSight 2 years ago
22 should have enough energy IF and only IF you use the correct ammo... that is the KEY.
You can ask the Mossad when they hunt the terrorist of the attack in the Olympics.
FungusColombicus 2 years ago
thanks for the review... by the way there is a guy on sigforum who makes aluminum followers for the 22lr kits which allow the slide to lock back on last round, he also has kit to increase magazine capacity on the 22lr sig mags
Valhalla1 2 years ago 2
sig 226 may have a softer recoil due to a heavier slide and frame body compared to glocks. its more stable then. so it may be more accurate for amatuers and godly for experts. but of course if you have a strong wrist, glocks work very well.
JesterSkywalker 2 years ago
glockalockalocka
mikemikemofo 2 years ago
no slide lockback for .22LR sig when empty?
JesterSkywalker 2 years ago 2
what is TNP?
JonnyTommyGuns 2 years ago
The Nutnfancy Project
K1RKH4MM3T 2 years ago 3
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JonnyTommyGuns 2 years ago
iiiiiiiilllllllllovit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gunnershooter007 2 years ago
I'm not impressed to say the least with the Sig P226LR, it's a quality made weapon, however it doesn't digest just any .22LR ammo, it's very picky. I like my Walther P22, another which is picky on ammo, but I guess I'm just used to it, thanks for the review.
fjcaron 2 years ago
I think I found the trick with these guns. I also was having a problem... the trick is to run the gun more wet that you are used to. As soon as I let the oil stay wet on the slide rails the gun started functioning well. When I run it drier, like the Sig instruction video shows (Sig academy - just enough to leave a fingerprint), I get a failure to feed every couple of rounds.
fprintf 1 year ago
I need a Glock in .22LR...
UBCSWraith 2 years ago
a 9-mm is half as expensive as a 45 to shoot tho
briauc 2 years ago
SIG...The Rolls Royce of handguns. True double strike capability. SEALS carry it! Legendary reliability, durability and accuracy. Much better than the Glock. If I had he cash...I would have the SIG 220.
futurevent 2 years ago
Is a 9mm still powerful enough nowadays?
mmz77 2 years ago
powerful enough for what? but generally i would say for civilian applications yes
johnnyboy922 2 years ago
It depends on who you talk to. In my opinion, the average CCW holder would do just fine with a 9mm. It's certainly powerful enough to make some random dumbass robbing you for $40 at the street corner stop doing what he's doing.
That being said, I currently refuse to carry anything less powerful than a .45 ACP. But that's just because I'm stubborn and a .45 on my hip gives me the warm 'n' fuzzies like no 9mm can ; )
FolowingTheLamb 2 years ago
The Sig Sauer P226, uses the 9mm, S&W .40, .357 SIG, hope this helps.
GodOfWar221 2 years ago
thanks man.
G00DStudios 2 years ago
what caliber is the original P226?
G00DStudios 2 years ago
9x19mm Parabellum originally.
7Ronin49 2 years ago 2
thanks man.
G00DStudios 2 years ago
well done it's good to be gunsafe (I perfer P99 ) Gerstberger seek a councille! (so you gun protest the nra , no need for snid coment I wont be reading it
tedcook 2 years ago
I've never really been into SIGs, but those sure look like a lot of fun.
Otacon237 2 years ago
His son was shootin good!! DANG
arridedry 2 years ago 3
I like those gloves.
MrHairyNutz 2 years ago
you watch a half hour gun review and your only comment is "i like those gloves" lmao thats awesome man
dpinnow31 2 years ago
I'll clear this up.
I didnt actually watch the entire video i just seen like seconds of it or minutes but whateva and yeah i like them gloves.
I live in Utah and its getting cold as a Cadaver with a screwdriver in her, so as long as the gloves aint cold when im riding my bike at 15mph in 30 degree weather while not ask the question if that can make me last long against tyrants and POS,racist or anyone else in that type of weather?
MrHairyNutz 2 years ago
1:48 Your son didn't even flinch when he pulled trigger on an empty gun.
Too bad that gun doesn't have a lock back on the last round.
gungadin777 2 years ago 2
1:43 Little man is killing it!
extermininja 2 years ago 2
Another great video
krazy45cat 2 years ago
Couldn't wait to get one... now REALLY can't wait to get one. Thanks for the review Nutn!!!
MadtactiX 2 years ago
ill be getting my first pistol in a couple months. never even fired one before, it would be used just for fun indoor shooting.
i cant justify spending the $400 for this weapon in the video.. what would be a good choice for the absolute beginner to learn and have some fun on?
cheap to shoot is an obvious requirement, as i expect to waste a lot of shots heh heh
anyones advice much appreciated
lejink 2 years ago
Get one of the Ruger .22 handguns Nutnfancy has reviewed. Cheaper, more what you're looking for in terms of use.
gandhicakes 2 years ago 2