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Just bought me a SIG.

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#27 ·
Well, my SIG arrived today and I went down to the gun shop to pick it up. I was very disappointed to find out that it arrived w/o a holster. One was pictured in the auction.

And, I'm disappointed with the cheap, flimsy, plastic storage case it came in. The foam interior doesn't fit the gun all that well, and it's just cheap. It came with (4) 20 rd. magazines. The cut-outs in the foam were apparently done after the fact, and it's obvious that they don't fit the mags well.

I sent an e-mail to the seller, asking that they send me the appropriate holster. Only then, will I leave any kind of positive feedback for them.

The mags are marked SIG and stamped "Made in USA". Even though they are 20 rd. mags, I might try and pick-up another two in the near future.

Anyways, I looked the gun over real well and am pleased. No marks, nicks, dents or scratches, that I need to be concerned about. You never know, new gun or not, you need to inspect them thoroughly. It does feel very good in my hand. I really like the luminous green fiber optic front sight.

Hopefully, the seller won't give me a hard time in regards to the holster. I feel that I am due one, because it was pictured in the auction, and I felt that it was part of the deal.

My Surefire X300 Ultra weapon light should be here Monday or so. It's gonna be a great combo of gun and light.
 
#29 ·
Yeah, I'm thinking about maybe buying a Pelican Case and modifying it myself. Gonna give it some thought first.

I was able to buy two more 20 rd. mags, made by Mec-Gar. They look identical to the ones that came with the gun. I got them for $37.00 ea. + shipping.

The interior on your case looks good. Pelican does make a case with pre-cut insert for a SIG 228. Is the 228 a smaller framed gun than the 226?
 
#31 ·
Even if the slide/frame is close... the length of the magwell grip plus extended mag is much longer (taller) and probly won't fit.

I figured the price & quality of the gun warranted something nicer & more custom.
Yeah, I did some snooping, and the barrel of the 228 is 3.9" long. My 226 is 4.9" and the grip is obviously longer as well.

I might contact Pelican directly and see if they'd do a custom fit for me, for my 226. The price of their case is pretty reasonable for how well it's built.

I'd like a custom cut fit with the Surefire light on it. I'd love a case just like the one in this auction: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=336781558
 
#32 ·
At least both of you guys got the same case.
I DON'T KNOW why anybody would buy a sig sauer that comes with three 20 round magazines.
Also the gun has very few ,if not the least amount of cast or mim parts.
Without the cast or mim parts , the guns reliability increases , PARTS WILL NOT BREAK.
The gun will handle years of shooting reliability.
After many rounds shot through the gun, the slide to frame metal bearing surface only gets better.
THAT's where the "breaking in " comes into play .
WHY WOULD YOU WANT SUCH A GUN.LOL.
Congrats on the new sig.
 
#33 ·
At least both of you guys got the same case.
I DON'T KNOW why anybody would buy a sig sauer that comes with three 20 round magazines.
Also the gun has very few ,if not the least amount of cast or mim parts.
Without the cast or mim parts , the guns reliability increases , PARTS WILL NOT BREAK.
The gun will handle years of shooting reliability.
After many rounds shot through the gun, the slide to frame metal bearing surface only gets better.
THAT's where the "breaking in " comes into play .
WHY WOULD YOU WANT SUCH A GUN.LOL.
Congrats on the new sig.
Ummmm......actually, it came with (4) 20 rd. magazines. :numbchuck:

And, for "some" people, 4 isn't enough. They have to go buy 2 more. They're just sick I tell ya........just sick. :mrgreen:
 
#35 ·
On your threaded barrel end, is there a some type of thread protector when not using the threads?
Yes, there is a knurled cap that screws on the end of the barrel. Usually, the factory uses a drop of blue Loctite on that cap to insure that it doesn't come off.

When I was looking it all over, I tried to remove it with just my fingers. It was a no-go.

Here's a good pic: http://pics.reedssports.com/gb/sige26r-9-tacops-tb2.JPG

BTW....I took an Exacto knife to the foam insert in the case that came with my gun. I was able to lengthen the cut-out for the mag extension. Now, the gun fits fine with a mag in it.
 
#37 ·
That's nice. That cap looks good too. Do the suppressors also act as a gun barrel extension, and are they rifled?.
That's a nice gun.
BTW what do you need a case for. Don't you carry concealed . Isn't that gonna be your go to gun,lol.
Suppressors use interior "wipes, baffles, or chambers" to reduce noise. They are not rifled, nor do they add to barrel length, but obviously, they do add to overall length.

Some are shorter than others, but you have to weigh length vs. noise level. Some can be quite long and actually be cumbersome.

Technology is moving forward and suppressors are benefiting from it. Here's a good website: http://www.libertycans.net/

As far as this SIG being my new carry gun, I'm quite happy with my SIG P250C in .40 cal. It's much more compact and I'm very happy with the .40 cal. capabilities.
 
#38 ·
I just received a message from the seller of the SIG P226 Tac-Ops I bought.

It was supposed to come with a holster, as one was pictured in the auction ad. Seller said that the holster was part of the package, and that I should check with my dealer to make sure that somehow it wasn't set aside.

I replied that I was there as my dealer was checking the gun in. I saw the UPS box it was shipped in, and no way was there enough room for a holster. And, there wasn't any spare room in the OEM plastic storage case.

Anyways, he's going to send me a holster for my SIG. They are a good source for quality firearms at a good price, and I hope to do business with them again.
 
#39 ·
My holster arrived today. It's a factory SIG holster and is exactly what I was hoping for.

I'm extremely pleased with the dealer (Northern Firearms) that I bought it from. I plan on dealing with them again in the future.
 
#42 ·
I was able to pick up a new SIG P226 9mm barrel for under $100.00.

I did some checking and figured that was a smoking good price. I like the threaded barrel on my Tac-Ops, but figured that if I sold it sometime in the distant future, it would be good to have a regular barrel available as well.
 
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