subject: How To Improve Tactical Shooting With Sig Sauer Pistols [print this page] Sig Sauer manufactures a range of distinguished combat ready pistols that are ideal for military and civilian use. The Sig P226 is well known for its combat proven design and operating system. The newest model in the sig p226 series is the Dark Elite. It features an ergonomic beavertail grip, front cocking serrations and custom aluminum grips. Both the Dar Elite and Mosquito models have threaded barrel with suppressor. Sig p226 is still popular as the first concealed handgun that was chambered to fire the 9 mm caliber and launched in the year 1986. This was a service pistol that competed in the US military market.
Presently, the sig p226 has around 12 models, with 3 chamberings and 19 variations. Besides the 9 mm, the pistols are chambered to fire the .40 S&W and the .357 Sig calibers. This caliber combination makes the pistols ideal for any tactical shooting situations. All its variations mainly differ in respect to their trigger mechanism, sights and grips. In early 1986, the pistol had slides built from carbon and steel. After almost 10 years, single stainless forging was used for building the slides. The result is that, they are extremely corrosion resistant and there is no chances of rust. The sig p226 Classic series is well known for its aluminum frame, full-size, double action/single action mechanism and the decocker.
The Dark Elite model is also seen in the sig p229 series. Sig P229 is the compact model of the p226 and P220. The standard version of the sig p229 has Double Action and Single Action trigger. It is the foremost model to fire the .357 SIG. The steel slide in this handgun is able to handle the higher velocity firings. There is also a standard recoil spring. The p226 and p229 are almost complimentary models that have optional accessory rails for mounting of night sights and also the stainless steel frames.
The Sig p238 is another compact pistol that fires the .380 ACP caliber. It is one of the classic Sig Sauer pistols having the aluminum frame and stainless steel slide. For night time tactical shooting, there is an option for mounting of sights. The variants of the p238are available in matte black finish, black frame and also stainless steel frame. The Nitron finish pistols have polymer grips, two-tone ones have matte silver slide and Heavy Duty model features stainless steel frame. The making of these pistols proves them to highly battle pro.
