sig sauer p226

[mnelson]

Well guys today i finally got the time to go out and purchase my first hand gun. I decided to get the p226 equinox in the 40 cal version.

Here is a picture of what the gun looks like, i don't have a personal picture yet because i had to put in the application to purchase the gun. It should be ready for pick up in 7-10 days if i pass. I will post new pics then.

Let me know what you guys think. Any brothers use/own sigs, or even better sig 226 equinoxs' :grin:?

 

[Greg]

Nice pistol bro!!

The only Sig I have ever shot was similar to yours but fired a .357 round. Great gun!

 

[Mitch]

Have a couple sigs laying around but not a 226. Have owned two of that model in the past and liked both. You made a solid choice, my wifes every day carry gun is a Sig 239.

 

[caseabb]

DC handguns??? WHAT?? Just kidding. I like Sigs a lot! Good choice.

 

[smokinghole]

Matt did you get it for just shooting or are you planning on carrying? I assume you won't be in DC forever which would make it possible for you to carry.

 

[njsarge]

Nice! I carry a sig P239 40 cal. as my off duty. It is a great gun to shoot and simple to clean. Good choice. They sell some great concealment holsters if you plan on carrying.

 

[jkim05]

maryland has no concealed carry at all, so I presume just for shooting.

 

[tobby4]

I carry a 226... its bulky but i love it...

 

[rick12string]

Nice choice. It’s about time you bought something to defend that arsenal of cigars you have (lol). Good luck with it and be safe!

 

[Moglman]

I carry a 226... its bulky but i love it...

Same with my 229. Awesome sidearm, but not intended for CC. Very nice purchase!! You'll love it. I put a Hogue grip on mine, and it fits the hand like a glove. You can buy an after market .357 SIG barrel for it too and use the same clips as the .40s. Takes about 10 seconds to replace the barrel. Both rounds have advantages. I also replaced the fixed sights with fully adjustable pro sights.

 

[mnelson]

Matt did you get it for just shooting or are you planning on carrying? I assume you won't be in DC forever which would make it possible for you to carry.

This is just going to be a home protection gun and every once in a while range gun. I have no plans on trying to get a concealed carry license while i am in MD or DC (its almost impossible).

If and when i move away from this state i will probably get something a little smaller if i want to carry. The other gun i really liked was the Springfield xd9, i may get one of those :grin:

Alot of people told me to try out a Kimber, but everywhere i went didn't have any in stock or didn't carry them at all :sadstare:

 

[Fox]

I carry a 226... its bulky but i love it...

I went to a 228 and sold the 226 for that very reason. Owned a bunch of Sigs over the years and they are superb firearms.

 

[dpricenator]

Same with my 229. Awesome sidearm, but not intended for CC. Very nice purchase!! You'll love it. I put a Hogue grip on mine, and it fits the hand like a glove. You can buy an after market .357 SIG barrel for it too and use the same clips as the .40s. Takes about 10 seconds to replace the barrel. Both rounds have advantages. I also replaced the fixed sights with fully adjustable pro sights.

That's my set up, for the house. I love that gun alomst as much as my humidor and cigars.

 

[Jwrussell]

Sigs are wonderful pistols. I have a 226, but the older model, not the Equinox. Have a buddy at work who has the 229 Equinox. Beautiful gun.

Not that it matters to me, I think the ban is unconstitutional, but isn't even owning a handgun in DC illegal?

 

[mnelson]

Sigs are wonderful pistols. I have a 226, but the older model, not the Equinox. Have a buddy at work who has the 229 Equinox. Beautiful gun.

Not that it matters to me, I think the ban is unconstitutional, but isn't even owning a handgun in DC illegal?

it is but my license says i am from Maryland and my apartment is in college park right next to the school :thumbsup:

 

[elderboy02]

I am going to be meeting a guy in a week or so and adding a P229R DAK .40 to my collection. :thumbsup: :clap:

 

[mnelson]

i went and picked her up today :grin:

She looks beautiful! Going to the range Tomorrow nite i hope.....

 

[StogieHokie]

Nice gun! Thats a beautiful grip.

 

[Jwrussell]

Verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry nice. I do love the Equinox.

 

[Whiskeyrunner21]

This is just going to be a home protection gun and every once in a while range gun. I have no plans on trying to get a concealed carry license while i am in MD or DC (its almost impossible)

Alot of people told me to try out a Kimber, but everywhere i went didn't have any in stock or didn't carry them at all :sadstare:

Hey can I ask where you found the Sig? I'm in Maryland Ellicott City and have found them to be out of stock alsmost everywhere.

Thanks