subject: Why Sig Sauer P226 Is An Effective Service Rifle [print this page] Sig Sauer P226 is a full fledged service weapon used widely by police personnel, military officers and snipers. Chambered for 9mm, .357 SIG and .40 S&W pistols, it is not different in design than SIG P220. Developed to meet the requirements in shooting, higher capacity for magazines make it a great model. The staggered column feature is a unique application even in its next two variants P228 and Sig Sauer P229. They are both compact version in use with worldwide military agencies.
The first entry as a service pistol was in 1984 when the US military looked forward to a replacement of M1911A1 pistol. So, what makes the Sig Sauer 226 an appealing pistol for ultimate pistol? Here are the characteristics that satisfy the armed forces.
Exclusive design Like the other pistols from the Sig Sauer classics, Sig 226 is a classy weapon. There is a sort recoil, slide and barrel locking on firing and safety levels. Unlike locking lugs in models like Colt M1911 models, the locking system here is different. There is a breech section locking advantage with forward movement of the barrel on fire and then cammed upwards eventually locking the barrel and slide.
Features Hard aluminum alloy frame, decocking lever, Double action/single action mechanism and mechanical locking are some of the significant features of Sig Sauer P226. The decocking lever allows the hammer to drop safe after a shot is fired.
Multiple models There is a list of P226 variants in terms of use and color. Modifications are made into each of the models looking into military requirements and failures of the other model. Sig Sauer 226 variants are: P226 Rail , P226 Tactical , P226 Navy , P226 MK25 , P226 Blackwater , P226 SCT , P226 Equinox, P226 ST , P226R HSP , P226 X-Five , P226 X-Six , P226 Elite , P226 Combat and P226 E2. All these versions find usage among police and military servicemen.
Technical specifications P226 is designated as semi-automatic manufactured in Germany, and an effective weapon for tactical combat. It weighs around 964 gm with its magazines. The barrel length is 112 mm and it has a height of 140 mm. In the classic Sig P226 Model only .22 long rifle, 357 SIG, 9mm and .40 cal cartridge. Being recoil operated it is Double action/single action handgun. The magazine feed system for this pistol is also varying between 10-20 round. The highest magazine capacity being 20 in 9mm caliber. Accessories such as sight devices can be easily mounted on this because of its hard make. Iron Sights are used by the service gun holders for night vision.
