This is a great weapon. took 26+ to the desert with my squadron and never had a single problem with it. Highly recommended.

Best handgun I have ever used. I would recommend that anyone that can get one to get one, you won't be sorry.

Great weapon! I have carried this weapon for several years now. I would definitely recommend this handgun.

I love this gun.

I carried a 226 9mm as a reserve officer and carried the 226 .40 when I became Academy Certified. A Wonderful Weapon!

I used to carry this gun when I worked at a prvious department. We never encountered any problems at all with this weapon. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking at getting a pistol.

I carry this great gun on-duty with a K trigger. I bought 17 round magazines and if I ever need them it's nice to know they are there. This gun just feels right.

Love, love this pistol.....right now I carry the girl versions......the 9mm 239, but this 226, 40cal is the gun I'll carry on duty, feels solid, shoots beautifully !

I love this gun, thousands of rounds not a single jam. I cary mine with crimson trace laser grips, a must have. I have also target shot with this gun at 150 yards off a bench and it is very accurate at those ranges as well, if you miss its shooter error

The best handgun I have ever fired. Many rounds through and not one problem!!!

you cant delete these reviews can you?

This is a great weapon. This was the second semi choice when I switched over from the revolver. I wished I could carry it now.

One of the best semi-autos, period.

Most Reliable Gun!

I love this gun. 13 pound first trigger pull, and 3 for the rest. Ooooooh baby. Nice, Glock watch out.

Purchased this weapon when my department switched from .357 magnums to 9mm. Installed night sights and pachmayr grips... an accurate and comfortable weapon.

I carried this in a .40 cal while working as an armed security officer in cali...very great firearm

I have fired one a few time Texas DPS issues this weapon chambered in the .357 with alittle trigger work they could be a sweet weapon I am not much on double action weapons though.

This is my weapon of choice. Nice Gun and it fits well in my hand. I had a problem with the .357 sig round and this gun though. According to the professionals the 226 frame was initally made for the 9mm round and was adopted for the .357 and .40 rounds. From what I gathered the frame was not "beefed" up enough for the higher energy. I started with the .357 round and blew the sear pin set up out. Lucky I was on the range. Sig was more than happy to fix the gun for free. I changed to the .40 barrel and al has gone great since.

I use this as my competition and winter carry piece. I love the way it fits like my hand like an extension. I have one in .40 S&W and one in .357 SIG. Both are fantastic shooters. The only thing I wish they had is a little more capacity.

I LOVE my Sig 226 DAK in .40 Its easily controlled, and carries twice the rounds I carried in my P220 for years.
When your life absolutley depends upon it, Sig will never let you down!

I carried one of these for 6 years, I was very happy with it.

Best hangun made. Excellent choice for any Law Enforcement Officer. Once you use a Sig, you won't got back to a Glock.

Firstoff, I was apprehensive about a firearm ISSUED by my agency, as the agency's rep in this area was dismal. That's okay, so was training (at that time). After actually using the P226, I was so impressed with it, I personally bought a pre-owned - and pre-ban (in 1998) P226 complete with the two full-cap magazines. Following Sig's care/maintenance instructions, this weapon has performed flawlessly ever since. There was a temporary issue of RUST from my keeping it in a nylon holster exposed to extreme dampness, but a cleaning and regular application of Sig's specified cleaner stopped the rust "cold" and prevented further rust. I'm very satisfied.

Good weapon. Accurate. Sights are less forgiving but more precise than Beretta or Glock. Reliable. Less rust prone than Beretta, but you still need to keep it oiled in humid environments...it ain't a Glock. Probably one of the single most accurate issue duty weapons out there, rivaled only by H&K. Highly recommended for the officer who is gun-savvy and likes to shoot. It's smaller framed sibling the P228 is better choice for females, small handed males or undercover officers who need to conceal a weapon but prefer a higher capacity and more substantial grip. The P226 is still one of the best weapons out there for patrol.

ONE OF THE BEST GUNS MADE BY SIG.357 I CARRED THIS GUN BEFOR I GOT MY KIMBER

I used to carry several different models of the Beretta and loved shooting it......then our department moved to this weapon and I feel in lust with it!! Awesome and user friendly!!

Carried it for many years. Perfect police duty handgun. VERY happy.

great gun for accuracy

Excellent weapon..........I've shot Berettas in the military and friend’s Glocks. By far this is the best handgun I've fired.

This is by far the best semi-automatic handgun I have ever fired. I was issued the 9mm version in 1994 and transitioned to the .40SW when Sig began producing them. Never even realized a difference, except the stopping power was dramatically increased with the .40SW. I loved this weapon so much, I bought it when I retired. Carry it now.

AWESOME!!!!!!! JUST AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So good, I use two. One P226 9mm and one P226R 357sig.

Sig Sauer is the gold standard of handguns bar none! I used a Sig 226 9mm through my basic academy and switched to the 226R in .40 S&W when I started patrol. I have a SIg 232 .380 for off duty carry. I would not trust my life or my family's life to any other firearm.

THIS HANDGUN IS TOP NOTCH. I HAVE PUT ABOUT 1500 ROUNDS THROUGH MY 9MM 226 WITH NOT ONE ISSUE. USE ONE OR TWO HANDS. YOU CAN'T MISS WITH A 226.

I bought the Sig P226 when I started in Law Enforcement. One of the best guns I have ever shot. I have put at least 1000 rounds through it, and it has not once had any problem.

Have carried the P226 .45cal. for several years now. It is an excellent weapon that is dependable (even in adverse whether and environmental conditions such as sand and dirt). Easy to break down and clean and the Trijicon sights make shooting a breeze. None of the violent kickback of the old military .45's. A great weapon.

I carry the .40 and enjoy the feel of this pistol. It came equipped with low-light sights. The full size frame fits my wife's hands perfectly and she enjoys the feel of it as well. I highly recommend this pistol for anyone that is purchasing one for their wife.

I have carried this weapon for over a year now and have never had any problems with it. Very accurate and reliable weapon. It feels like a real weapon, too; not like a toy like other guns.

I love this gun. After I bought my own, I sent it off and had it K coted. Ive had mine for yrs. I also own an H&K USP 9mm, and a Glock model 26. My dept issues the Sig 220 (.45). I carried the 220 for a couple yrs, but after I went back to plain clothes, I returned the 220 and resorted to carrying the 226 again. I dont like to carry spare mags on my person and the 226 holds more ammo than the 220. I love my 226.....

Have had two "issued" P226's in the last 13 years on the department. First was a 9mm that was one of the first semi-autos the department changed to about 5 to 10 years before I hired in. When it was empty you could hear it rattle a bit as there had been 1000's of rounds put though it, but it never failed and was still accurate. Currently have the .40 cal. and it has functioned flawlessly. I understand that our department is changing again. Believe it will stay with the P226 (per rumors). Hope so, this is the best weapon I've fired in a long time.

Amazing firearm. I own the .40 and it has saved me on numerous accounts. I usually carry the 9mm when on duty, however I will sometimes carry the .40 when on night patrol.

This is the most accurate gun I own. The feel and grip is comfortable, which in return is what leads to accuracy! I own the .40 Cal a great round with stopping power and plenty of bullets.

Front sight tip, trigger squeeze, press! Add a light and you're good-to-go!

GREAT ACCURACY! THEY NEED TO MAKE THE GRIP FOR PEOPLE NORMAL PEOPLE THAT DONT WEAR XL GLOVES.

Very reliable and simple to maintain, very minimal parts to mess with. Very accurate, feels great in your hand. Sig Sauer has excellent customer service also- stand behind their products. Highly recommend. Lucky are those who have it as a duty weapon...

Very easy to clean, and hits the target every time.

if gun i must carry, sig it will be

LOVE IT!!!!

Awesome firearm. I used this gun in 9mm for about 6-7 years. Our department has issued them in .40 cal. for about 5-6 years. Extreemly accurate and has a great feel to the hand. Simple operation and breakdown. Only problem I ever had was that I dried the rails and it started to stovepipe. This is a wet fire gun and needs to be kept oiled. If you do then you will never have any problems with it.

My new agency requires the .40 S&W to be carried and although the heavy pull on the first round took me by suprise I still qualified the first time I fired this pistol. Having settled on the Glock 37 as my own weapon of choice, I found this pistol to meet and exceed the expectations set by prior reviewers here.

This pistol, in .40 S&W, is one of the three Sig Sauer sizes (say that three times fast) issued by my agency. It's a very good gun, although I am not a fan of any double/single configuration.

My department has used this weapon, in .357 Sig, since 1998. We have 900 officers and have had no problems like the one described by Brad33. So far in 7 shootings with it 6 of the suspects have been killed. The one shooting where the bad guy lived was by a motor officer who had just ridden past an armed robbery where the robber shot the victim. The officer made a U-Turn came to a stop and fired while astride his motor striking the suspect in the abdomen. Our Special Response Unit, within the last year to year and a half have switched from .45 USPs back to this weapon platform and caliber.

I love this gun. There is nothing that shoots smoother than this weapon! Mine is chambered in 9mm and it is very fun to shoot with. The double action trigger is a little tough but you can get used to it. I would buy another one.

It's a gun. It shoots when I pull the trigger. I'm satisfied.

Our department issues us this model of weapon with a light attatchment. I prefer the Colt .45 myself, but this will do also. :-)

I've carried this pistol for the past 7 years. Both in the 9mm and the .40cal. I love both.

I use this one at work and there is no better user friendly gun that I have seen. no safety makes it hard to see me putting it in my pants for concealment but a great gun

Very accurate. Only handgun I would take over my Glock.

I carried a 226 40 as a off duty weapon. This maybe a higher price than the Glock, but you get what you pay for.

Solid, sweet piece. Never had a problem.

Acurrate and reliable. Have never had a problem with this weapon the grip fit my big hands

EXCELLENT FIREARM. VERY ACCURATE. LITTLE RECOIL ALLOWS FOR QUICKER RECOVERY AND AQUISITION OF TARGET.

the only flaw in the weapon is the grip is is thick, when compared to others. Completely satisfied with this product

This is the best semiauto that I have ever fired. I have never had a stoppage or malfunction and its accuracy is through the roof.

It was an ok gun. I used it when being trained in academy. Did not like first trigger pull.

I have used one of these since 1994. I love the dependability of this weapon. I am issued an older version at work that needs a few touches of tlc but still run a 300 on range with it. I recently found a 226sts in 40 .When I get a srt installed and a trigger job done I should be removing the x ring with it. That is going on my tac gear for all uses.

This is the standard for all weapons. Only because I am an owner of two. Does that make me bias, I think probably so. I have owned several other types of handguns and carried just as many. This weapon is by far the best I have ever used. It fits easily into you0r hands, whether they be small or large. Easy to carry on or off duty. It has either 10 or 12 round mags available to use. Again, a Porsche in a world of Cadi’s

I just believe it is the best handgun around. Sig is second to none.

Extremely reliable and accurate. I carried this as a primary firearm for over fifteen years befor my agency went to the Glock 22. I now carry it as a uniform back up as large as it is. That is how much I truct this firearm. Besides it kept me alive and with its extreme accuracy I made a shot at 30 yards and put down a bad guy with a shotgun! I TRUST THIS WEAPON!

Ausome gun, never had any problems with it.

I've been carrying the P226 40cal and never had any problems out of it and it is a great duty weapon.

Love the p226. Carried one for a few years without a single problem. 9mm with 20 round extended magazine. Superb.

one of the best sigs made.

I went back to this gun recently after carrying it for 13 years in my previous department. It was like having my old friend back. This gun is simple, accurate and feels good in your hands.

After a fatal in line of duty shooting of a brother officer in Lewiston Maine on July 23, 1988 our department replaced the Swith and Wesson .367 with the P226. The transition was extremely smooth and a nice comfort from carrying six in the cylinder to 15 in the semi. The weapon is easily maintained , quickly broken down, reliable and very accurate as long as you perform the required maintenance. When working plain clothes the weapon was easily concealed in such a way as to make access simple and effective.

I have one of these in 9mm and I love it! Ever since I got it it feels weird shooting my Spring Field M1911-1. It is one of the best hand guns there is.

Nice Weapon!

Ive got one of these in 9mm and its awsome! It feels wierd shooting my M1911-a1 since ive got it. Get one of these with night sights and your good to go.

I don't have much choice in whether or not I carry this weapon but if I did, I would choose it hands down. Over 3,000 rounds down range with only a handful of malfunctions firing plinking ammo. The best handgun I have ever fired. I carry the .357 SIG but have shot the .40 with the same results. DA/SA is smooth and consistent. There is a reason much of the country is switching to SIG as a primary weapon, the perform flawlessly.

Because it's the best......

Best duty pistol I have ever used.

This is the best I have had. It does weight a little more the the Clock but I really like the safety features.

Department issued in .357 Sig. I will buy one of my own. I have fire most of the Sig family of pistols and like that they share the same controls, this is a plus when trying to select back ups, no worries about changing to a different type of control system. This is also a good choice for those with thicker hands the slide sits high above the frame reducing slide bite, this was the only solution that worked for a fellow officer at a former agency.

Comfortable fit in my hand, easy to shoot I have consistant qualification results.

Not a bad product. Had them for MPI, nd not a bd firing gun.

Great sidearm, reliable, durable, easy to operate and maintain. The excellent reputation of a Sig Sauer in a full size "duty" package. I own a 226 in .40cal and I am very pleased with it's performance, accuracy and quality. I easily switched the factory grips to Houge grips and I have always easily found holsters for this weapon (compatible with P-220 holsters). I reccommend this as an excellent primary sidearm, especially for Departments. The only drawbacks are that spare mags are pricy at $30-$45 per mag. And you do need to watch for specks or rust in damp/humid/marine condition (more the Mags than the gun). I am very pleased with my Sig, the only thing I would change would be to include Accy. rails when purchased, other than that it is perfect!

Great gun, never any problems. I carry the .40 S&W, and I can't imagine using any other gun on duty.

Treat this weapon right, practice with it, keep it clean, and it will treat you right. This is a good reliable weapon. No misfires, several thousand rounds fired. I trust it.

My current duty weapon. Light, accurate and VERY RELIABLE. Never had a problem with this gun after thousands of rounds through it.

Checking one out the other day. Think this will be my next firearm of choice.

Will be my duty weapon of choice when hired. Trained with it in the academy and plan to carry it for the next 25!! Excellent firearm!!!

Best DA/SA .9mm I have ever owned. looking forward to a Stainless P226 Elite with beavertail removed by Grey Guns in the not too distant future.

This weapon, in the P226R model, is absolute garbage, IMHO. My department issues this as the standard sidearm and I HATE IT!!!! Mainly, the trigger pull is very long and weird. My whole deparement complains about this weapon. We originally carried the P226, which was a fine weapon, then switched to the P220 (.45 cal), then switched over to the P226R because some of the guys said the .45 "was too big". WAH!!!! So now we're stuck with the P226R and it's L-O-N-G trigger pull that makes you develop weird shooting habits. If you have a choice and you're going to spend the money, make sure you buy the P226 or P220. Stay away from the P226R. Better yet, buy a Glock; I haven't shot a bad one yet.

my primary duty weapon

Carried this as a Deputy as my Primary weapon like the Sig motto "To Hell and Back" outstanding weapon never had a malfunction at the range or in training. Still have it wouldn't think of selling it.

This is my issued duty weapon in .357sig. It's a fine firearm, but not my first choice for a duty weapon. Many of the deputies at my agency refer to it as their issued boat anchor.

This was going to be my weapon of choice, some time back, but when I blindfoled my eyes and placed five pieccs in front of me to get an accurate fit and feel blindfolded, anoth piece fit my hands like a glove. It was revealed that this Sig came in 4th. I have big hands for a woman, but not as big as my male counter part,s so the fit may be a much better one for the males.

I have carried mine since 1999. I love it!! I first got hooked on the 357 sig after shooting my dads issued weapon from DPS. If I ever get rid of it, it will be replaced with a new one. Shoots great. Sig rules!!

There is my gun of choice. . . . Give me a Sig any day of the week and twice on Sundays. . . .

my first love... i've bought several other guns since then but will always keep a sig somewhere at home. never had any failure but never had either expected results at the shootig range. never mind, that's sérious stuff and you can stand by it in shitty situations. that's what it is made for after all...