Sig vs Sig

[GMan1976]

Making a purchase this week. My first. I'm back and forth between the Sig P226 9mm Stainless (Silver) model and the P226 9mm Navy (SEAL) issue model. At this point it's more of an aesthetics debate. Thoughts?

Stainless: http://sigarms.com/Products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=7&productid=91

Navy: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=49942567

 

[Chubby]

Why settle for one? Get both.

 

[GMan1976]

don't i wish! O1-E pay only goes so far...

 

[Fly Navy]

Stainless is pretty hot looking...

 

[Chubby]

If it's boiling down to aesthetics, then it's really up to you. I would go with the Navy merely because I'm not a huge Stainless fan ... but it's not my pistol. Either way you can't go wrong because they are both quality pistols. My $.02

 

[GMan1976]

If it's boiling down to aesthetics, then it's really up to you. I would go with the Navy merely because I'm not a huge Stainless fan ... but it's not my pistol. Either way you can't go wrong because they are both quality pistols. My $.02

yeah, i know in the end I've got to make the final choice (kind of leaning towards the stainless but it's a really tough choice). I just think it's interesting to hear other people's tastes too...

 

[A4sForever]

Your first??? Go utilitarian. Get the USN NSW "SEAL" model ... stainless is for pimps --- for a first pistol ....

Just my $20 worth ....

 

[Fly Navy]

Your first??? Go utilitarian. Get the USN NSW "SEAL" model ... stainless is for pimps --- for a first pistol ....

Just my $20 worth ....

Everyone needs a stainless hangun at some point though, like my Ruger revolver

 

[squeeze]

Get the Equinox


Also, try to find a Sig Certified Pre-Owned (CPO). They cut some awesome deals on factory refurbed guns.

 

[GMan1976]

Get the Equinox

definitely a nice weapon... but a little out of my $$ range this time. ...plus it doesn't come in 9mm, just .40 cal.

 

[bbell]

I have the NSW Sig P226 and highly recommend it. Some things to consider: the NSW model is a limited edition of 2000 and therefore a future collector’s item, the slide on the NSW model is stainless, the whole gun is coated with a special phosphate finish that is not available on any other model of Sig.

P.S. I just looked at the ad for the NSW Sig that you posted and the gun pictured for sale IS NOT A COMPLEATE NSW MODEL! The gun in the ad has the newer frame with the tac rail which is not part of the NSW model and therefore does not have a NSW serial#.

 

[Fly Navy]

I have the NSW Sig P226 and highly recommend it. Some things to consider: the NSW model is a limited edition of 2000 and therefore a future collector’s item, the slide on the NSW model is stainless, the whole gun is coated with a special phosphate finish that is not available on any other model of Sig.

Which is funny because the original P226s the SEALs used were stamped slide, no-frills.

 

[GMan1976]

I have the NSW Sig P226 and highly recommend it. Some things to consider: the NSW model is a limited edition of 2000 and therefore a future collector’s item, the slide on the NSW model is stainless, the whole gun is coated with a special phosphate finish that is not available on any other model of Sig.

P.S. I just looked at the ad for the NSW Sig that you posted and the gun pictured for sale IS NOT A COMPLEATE NSW MODEL! The gun in the ad has the newer frame with the tac rail which is not part of the NSW model and therefore does not have a NSW serial#.

thanks for the heads up, bbell. would anyone recommend against the non-NSW Navy version (i.e. the non-limited edition)?

 

[Fly Navy]

thanks for the heads up, bbell. would anyone recommend against the non-NSW Navy version (i.e. the non-limited edition)?

I own a bare bones P226. Couldn't tell you the model number, it was before they had 100 million variants. The other variants have cool features, but are not necessary. Your call.

 

[Fly Navy]

I gotta back this up. Corrosion resistance aside, I couldn't take myself seriously with a stainless steel pistol.

Now if my job entailed pistol-whipping somebody in the mouth, my perspective might change. But then we're back to A4s argument, aren't we?

Stainless actually looks really good on a lot of handguns. My Ruger GP-100 is gorgeous. It's when you get a$$holes with "chrome" type finishes that are uber-flashy. Looks stupid.