The legion p226 is finished in cerakote elite legion gray coating, custom g10 grips with a legion medallion, the sig sauer electrooptics xray high visibility daynight sights comes with three magazines. Mar 16, 2017 i bought a brand new in box sig legion series p229 in. Feb 01, 2011 whether you ride in a patrol unit, work plain clothes, kick in doors, or tromp through some dusty foreign land, the sig sauer tac ops can get the job done for you. In fact, these same elite forces and sworn officers had a lot to do with the features that make up the legion series but. Their firearms are some of the most accurate and reliable weapons available, and are trusted by countless military and law enforcement agencies across the globe. See more ideas about sig sauer p226, sig sauer and hand guns. I was hoping those of you who have used the p226 legion and the p226 tacops could compare the trigger reach. On one hand, the tacops has the 20rd mags, but the legion gets you cheaper accessories. Sig sauer legion p226 an indepth look omaha outdoors. Navy seals, federal agents, and numerous law enforcement agencies including the texas rangers, ohio state highway patrol and the michigan state police to name a few.
Sig sauer p226 pistols for sale hinterland outfitters. The gun is spotless and d for sale by lewis arms llc on gunsamerica 924094824. The p226 legion is the only sig ive ever even held so i cant comment on it first hand. I purchased this used sig p226 tacops in june, which means as i write this ive had the pistol for about 6 months. I have all of the 226229 legions as well as all the tacops, stxttt and 16 of their 1911s. The result, the tacops, is now my goto gun for when things get really bad. View or download the pdf of our most recent product catalog on our catalog page.
Pistolet semi automatique sig sauer p226 serie legion. But, through a number of changes at sig sauer s headquarters in the u. I previously had a p226 enhanced elite 40 cal i really liked but traded it to a friend. Curious what people think about these three nice p226 in 9 mm. The pistols accuracy was excellentsomething you come to expect with a sig sauer pistol. The sig sauer p226 tactical operations is a fullsized 9mm. Sunday morning off to the range with my new toy and hoping the legion s upgrades would be worth the extra cash trade in. Carried for years by demanding law enforcement and elite combat units, the p226 is literally a battleproven gun. The p226 tactical operations takes what is already a fine fighting sidearm and refines it, adding features that make it faster, more responsive, and easier to feed.
Id love to see what your comparison of the sig sauer legion p226 and the beretta 92 elite ltt would be. Id rather a 9mm for ammo purpose, since it will be a range gun and home defense only. I would buy the legion in 40 or 357 sig and get the other barrel, possibly even a 9mm barrel and mags. P227 tacops sig s latest big bore on the p227 block. Im struggling trying to find a local dealer who has anything in stock in a p226 at the moment. P226 allfirearms largest firearms price comparison portal.
This is a discussion on new sig sauer p226 tacops within the handguns forums, part of the gun forum category. Dec 24, 2012 when i saw a used p226 go up for sale at what i thought was a great price i jumped on it. Sig sauer p226 was designed as a entrant into the u. How the grips feel may depend on which model of p226 and p229 one is comparing. Shop hinterland outfitters for sig sauer p226 pistols and the full line of sig sauer firearms and accessories. May 31, 2018 i liked the sig p226 tacops so much, i had to get another one in 40 caliber. A brief video of the differences of the p series pistols from sig sauer and the newer legion series. The justin opinion channel promotes the legal, safe, and responsible use of f. The handgun was a derivative of the original sig p10, a highly. Sig sauer 357 for sale sig sauer 357 price omaha outdoors. They wont have any p226 s for a few months so the p229 i welcome with open hands. Standard g10 grips extreme series g10 sig p226 dasa. The new sig sauer p226 ldc ii tacops is a highquality pistol which shoots very well and offers the shooter with interesting features such as the highcapacity magazine, which makes it perfect for dynamic shooting competitions. Buy sig sauer p226 slide factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more.
Sig sauer exspecially the p226 sets the standard for combat handguns. The sig sauer p226 tactical operations is a fullsized pistol featuring a stainless steel slide with rugged, wearresistant nitron finish, front cocking serrations, a siglite rear night sight, a truglo tritium fiber optic front sight, and a short reset trigger srt. Few pistols are as reliable, accurate and simple to understand out of the box. World renowned and the choice for many of the premier global military, law enforcement and commercial users. The sig sauer p226 is probably the best known for being used by specialist units including the sas, not to mention many british army units and the us navy seals.
The tacops and the tactical, however, are the most specialized models of the p227 family, and the only ones that come standard with 14round magazines. We also carry a wide range of ammunition and gun supplies. Essential buyers guide to the best sig p226 holster 2019. The p226 airguns have exact dimensions and fit all current sig sauer p226 holsters. With the semiautomatic sig sauer p226 legion pistol with its dasa trigger you will find neither an ambidextrous safety nor a straight trigger blade. Like the basemodel p226, it comes with a black nitron slide, a 4. Sig sauer p229 legion sig s xray sights are easy to acquire in any light. Navy seals, texas rangers and many other elite military and law enforcement professionals, the sig sauer p226 super match semi auto pistols has earned its place in the highest class of production pistols. The p226 in dasa includes a reduced and contoured elite beavertail, which allows for a higher grip, but a reduced profile, thus eliminating printing. Since youre here anyway, lets talk about the merits and drawbacks of a tacops model to any of the other p226 choices available, and some sig siblings.
Sig sauer p226 legion series 9mm pistol legion gray handguns firearms sig sauer p226 legion series 9mm pistol legion gray. It also makes a good impression for static shooting from 25 meters. Ferrari steve compares and contrasts the sig sauer p226 legion vs. The ambidextrous thumb safety is standard to the p226 legion sao model. Low prices on the sig sauer p226 legion sao 9mm start at champion firearms. This is a discussion on sig p226 tacops within the handguns forums, part of the gun forum category. Sig legion, sig arms, sig sg 550, sig sauer p226, shooting guns, cool guns, airsoft guns, guns and ammo, hand. When considering everything together, we believe the sig sauer p226 legion is perhaps one of the best values on the market today.
Sig sauer academy vice president adam painchaud walks through the key features and benefits of the p226 tacops. Recently i have been interested in getting one of the new legions and was wondering if anyone has any experience with them. Today on funwiththegun, were comparing two legendary 9mm handguns. You might decide that you want to get a p226 line of pistol, you might also be wondering what the best holster for a sig p226 is, lets look into it. This series now includes nine different pistols than can be divided roughly into fullsized and compact categories. The sig p226 dasa magrip integrates the magwell directly into the grip panels. The legion p226 sao has a flatfaced trigger, and it would take a geometry major, which i am not, to be able to tell you how much of a difference that makes. View all versions of the sig sauer p226 gun genius.
I havent seen one of the legion p220s yet, but i have a p226 legion in 9mm and i love it. The legion series is based on a line of top end sig sauer guns euipped with every upgrade and tactical mods. Optical reflex sight on rx models, high sights on rx and tacops models. Find the elite sig sauer p226 legion for sale right here at omaha outdoors. Since my tacops is a 9mm, it came with four 20round magazines. Sig sauer p226 legion series 9mm pistollegion gray. The sig sauer p226 is a fullsize pistol and the p229 is a compact one. Sig sauer p226 legion for sale sig 226 legion price.
Glocks are good for people that dont train and only care about it going boom when you pull the trigger. They basically removed the blackwater markings and renamed it as the tac ops. Tanfoglio stock 3 9mm vs sig sauer p226 tacops 9mm by jng1226. The srt will install in any dasa classic series pistol p220, p225, p226. The p226 is in service with numerous agencies and is currently used by the navy seals. The p226 tactical operations tacops is a typical p226, with a couple of significant upgrades. P226 legion vs tacops im planning on getting a p226 and i really love those big beaver tails and dasa but beyond that i just wanna know your pros and cons of the various p226 models. Also two dan wessons, a les baer, desert eagle and others. It is a bit pricey for a factory standard pistol, but with its tight tolerances and sometimes customlevel performance, it really makes the case for daytoday operations. Why the navy seals use the sig sauer p226 9mm pistol.
Not too sure if to get a p226 tacops 9mm or a legion. This sig p226 legion 9mm single and double action is unfired by the only owner. Sig sauer e26r9legionrxp p226 full size legion rx 9mm 4. Sig p226 blackwater tactical 9mm northwest firearms. Tool co lee precision legion usa les baer custom leupold. I traded my sig p226 elite soa in on the new legion p226 soa on saturday. Im not going to compare the sig sauer p226 tacops to a glock g17. Designed as sig s entrant in the military trials to replace the 1911, today the p226 is in use by the u. Sig sauer p226 legion calibre 9x19 armurerie douillet.
The current generation of p226 pistols is somewhat of a split line. Sig sauer p226 legion vs standard p226r 9mm youtube. Sep 08, 2017 for this edition of tale of the tape, well take a look at a couple of tactical heavyweights in the sig sauer p227 tacops and the fnx45 tactical. There are no external safeties and the exposed hammer can be decocked. The sig sauer p226 has exceptional ergonomics and balance, that make this fullsize pistol easy to handle. Sig sauer p226 legion revolver smith wesson r8 com 8 tiros by guns house tv. Sig specifies the trigger pull weight on this gun at 5. When the tac ops came out originally it was called the blackwater tactical. Although it has to go away until christmas, i had a chance to. A slightly used sig sauer p226 tactical operations in 9mm. Compare the dimensions and specs of kimber 1911 pro and sig sauer p226 full size. The p226 is the pistol that set the standard by which all other combat handguns are measured. The e2 pistols, no longer listed in the sig lineup, made several changes to the original 226 design that were supposed to vastly improve handling of the gun. Brownells is your source for sig sauer p226 parts at brownells.
Dec 20, 2012 this gun is essentially the 9mm p226 tactical operations. This is a discussion on 226 tacops or legion within the sig sauer pistols forums, part of the sig sauer forum category. The legion fit my hand better, perhaps its the thinner g10 grips or the undercut frame. Sig romeo1 red dot efect military tool 2ngokwz armorers manual. You might be looking for a mainstream alternative to glock for concealed carry and decide to look into sig sauer s pistols. Sig s p220 legion fullsize is available in three flavors. First i do have a legion 229 so understand the awesomeness of it but the 226 tacops just is an appealing beast to me.
The sig sauer p320 is a modular semiautomatic pistol made by sig sauer, inc. Every hogue product from handgun grips to long gun stocks to specialty knives to gear and accessories is built in the spirit of fine craftsmanship, attention to detail and complete dedication to the legacy of founder guy hogue, carried into the next generation by his sons aaron and. Thats why i liked the tacops 226, it just held better for me. Sig makes numerous versions of the p226, but this one, in my considered opinion, is the best. Sig sauer electrooptics xray high visibility daynight sights. The p226 extreme is constructed with a black hardcoat anodized aluminum frame and a nitro coated stainless steel slide. Sig sauer world renowned and the choice for many of the premier global military, law enforcement and commercial users. So my first sig legion was suppose to be a p226 but the company i ordered from had a mishap and sent me a p229 instead. For power and precision, nothing surpasses the sig sauer 357 pistols for sale at omaha outdoors. The tacops is the newest of sig sauer s p227 series of pistols that were launched in early 20. All you people who think a glock is better than a sig sauer are uninformed.
Sig sauer p226 legion and legion sao in 9 mm luger. The 4 best holsters for sig p226 mk25, tacops, and legion. Release in late julyearly august of 2019 the xfive legion is considered the flagship of the p320. The tacops is usually cheaper, but oh boy that legion. They both have the srt trigger, pretty similar platforms.
Im not savvy with the legion i have a tac ops and i. Jun 01, 2016 in respect to handling and firing, the only thing missing in the sig p226 airgun is 9mm cartridges. This model is sold with a choice of four chambers to choose from. The legion series was launched in late 2015 with sig s classic p226 and p229 pistols and added a number of the most indemand performance upgrades for. The sig sauer p226 tactical operations is a fullsized 9mm, featuring a stainless steel slide with rugged, wearresistant nitron finish, front cocking serrations, siglite night sights and features the short reset trigger or srt. There are not too many handguns that have had more test rounds through them than the sig sauer p226 series.
The basic p226r has incorporated much of the e2 styling introduced by sig sauer at the 2010 shot show. The sig sauer p226 is a fullsized, servicetype pistol made by sig sauer. If that isnt enough, the p226 legion sao is a singleaction only variant available in 9mm and adds to the mix the sig master shop super match flat trigger. According to the sig sauer web site, both the p229 and p226 have an overall width of 1. Both are highcapacity pistols chambered for the stout. Features of the 1911, p226, p229, and p320 models of 357 semiauto sig sauer handguns are numerous, but include custom g10 grips, reduced and contoured beavertail, xfive undercut trigger guards, a smooth, crisp trigger, and options of contrast or siglite night sights. Since youre here anyway, lets talk about the merits and drawbacks of a tacops model to any of the other p226 choices available, and some sig. The sig sauer p226 extreme semiauto pistol is a masterpiece of highly functional firearm engineering thats simple to use and easy to maintain. The sig is a better gun for combat and self defense. I see this question asked all the time on social media like the sig sauer legion facebook group and sig sauer facebook group. This is my first double actionsingle action pistol. In case you are unfamiliar with nitron, this is sig s term for the ionbond finish that is administered at a specialty coating companys third party facility.
For instance, i prefer the custom aluminum grips on the elite dark models better than ergonomic one piece reduced reach grips used on sig s e2 pistols rj. Sig p226 sig p226 for sale sig sauer p226 9mm pistols. Old connoisseurs of the sig sauer p226 will also notice that the now external extractor is designed so that it is hinged. I am not sure it is such a huge improvement over the other 226. And the answer is or at least should be always the same. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Sig sauer gmbh is the german representative of switzerlandbased manufacturing firm swiss arms ag.
So finally narrowed down my choices to either the p226 legion or tacops. When blackwater shut its doors, sig stopped making the gun. The legion p226 is finished in a proprietary legion gray pvd coating, custom g10 grips with a legion medallion, the sig sauer electrooptics xray high visibility daynight sights comes with three magazines. Sig sauer p226 legion vs standard p226r 9mm opt outdoor. S military trials to replace the 1911, the p226 is currently in use by the navy seals, federal agents, and numerous law enforcement agencies. This is a discussion on undecided legion or tacops within the sig sauer pistols forums, part of the sig sauer forum category. This particular breed of the p226 has siglo night sites and a truglo tritium fiber optic front sight and it comes with four four 20 rd magazines. The p226 xfive is based on the top of the line sig sauer target model and has a short beavertail, whereas standard p226 models do not. How the navy seals went from the p226 to the glock 19. Discussion in the sig sauer club started by jerry x, dec 5, 2009. The original sig sauer p226 traces its beginnings back several decadesthe early 1980s, to be exactand was originally designed for the.
For this edition of tale of the tape, well take a look at a couple of tactical heavyweights in the sig sauer p227 tacops and the fnx45 tactical. When it comes to service pistols as a whole, and certainly if deciding between the sig p226 vs p320, the sig p226 is one of the standards by which all service pistols are judged. Im not going to compare the sig sauer p226 tacops to a glock g17 because the two dont compare. The handgun serves only one purpose, whether riding in a duty belt or concealed by plainclothes officer or civilianto be there when needed. And sig continues to make upgrades to the platform. I got a 229 legion, and that thing is tough to conceal also. Here is another excellent article with videos, that documents what is involved in taking a stock sig p226 and upgrading it to match a legion. We checked out everything you need to make your decision. Champion firearms sig sauer p226 legion dasa 9mm e26r9legion.