Sig-Sauer P226
The pistol participated in the competition for a new prescribed short weapon of the US Army, However, the competition was won by the Italian Beretta 92F, which let's not hide - she was much cheaper ... Sig, however, did not completely disappear from the stage, Because it is still satisfied with elite units like US Navy Seal, or the British SAS enjoying great fame and international recognition. In the shutters of policemen, agents, and in private hands we will also find more than one Siga P226, or its compact version - P228/229. User reviews around the world are very favorable. I haven't seen anyone yet who clearly crossed out this gun in favor of another. Of course, there is no shortage of comparisons and not for everyone is the best in every inch, but in general it is impossible not to appreciate its construction. If we sweeten so much, let's say a bit about these advantages.
Comfortable, Although maybe not a super modern grip is just what I like in P226 (and of course a few related models). The handle does not look as fabulous as in Walther P99, The HK P30, But it doesn't mean any bad, uncomfortable grip. Sig-Sauer SA/DA is quite specific-not everyone likes it. The gun has no fuses, and only the hell release, thanks to which the first shot can be fired with self -tapping. Must be admitted, that if we want to wear a weapon all the time ready to shoot - such a solution, as well as the spontaneous lock of the spire - they give us such an opportunity. However, not everyone is used to a weapon that requires different pressure on the trigger between the first, and with each subsequent shot. The difference is felt. If we already mention the de-cocker, it is appropriate to add, that it is used very comfortably, and even intuitively, is located on the side - on the skeleton, neighbors with an equally comfortable lock lock lever. Kurek is released in a rather interesting 2-stage way, This is a good idea for security. The weapon has a nice weapon in my opinion, transparent line, and legible sights - it does not look coarse, can be seen, that the whole is very well thought out. The manufacturer gives us the opportunity to choose between three different calibers - 9 × 19 pair, .40 S&W, and .357 Say. In the first case, the weapon is powered from a double -row magazine with a capacity 15 cartridges, in the second and third case with a capacity 12. There are also special conversions for the side ignition. If we are thinking about buying a sig for personal defense, This is the key to us to choose ammunition. Knowing the Polish realities and the special ammunition market 9 The couple will not be a bad choice, .40 S&In actually he has more refuting force, But get the right ammunition in this caliber is very difficult. And if we get any ammunition .357 Say (not necessarily HP-ki) We should kiss the seller on our hands ... You have to remember, That 9 The money gives us 15 stocks of stock in the magazine, a .40, and .375 Say - 12. Here, for some, an additional argument in 9 × 19 may be the capacity of the magazine. However, I do not advise to stress it, 12 cartridges + one ready to be launched 2 times more than in an average revolver-and as we know, 6-bounds also fulfill their task well. Nevertheless, it is always worth wearing this additional magazine, If someone has a need - 2, If you are going to war, you better take something powered by tape.
Let's go back to the P226 price - yes, It is high, in Polish stores (If it is available at all) It ranges in the area 5,5-6 thousand PLN. Taking into account the current dollar and prices on the American Sig-Sauer side, The most basic model for 993 dollars, After converting and rounding the prices costs 3.100 PLN, Of course, I did not add any fees, But the price of the order 6 thousands, compared to the price 3 Thousands are a price twice ... higher!
It's time for some summary. My opinion is like that, that if we shoot us well with Sig and we need this weapon, Because it just suits us ... (Especially when it comes to defensive goals), We should give it to ourselves, for me it is a weapon from which I shoot great, For others, it may be great HK, or some illegal woman, which will be several times cheaper and will also fulfill its task. The main problem is the personal preferences of each user.
