What is the difference between a Sig P226 and P228?

The P228 has a shorter slide and barrel than the P226. Unlike the P226, the P228 is available only in 9×19mm Parabellum with a 13-round magazine, but can also use P226 15- or 20-round magazines. Aftermarket magazines extend the capacity of the P228 to 15 rounds.

Why was the SIG P228 discontinued?

It was produced in Germany and was doing well in the local and international market, but it was discontinued by the Germans due to SIG’s plan to go with milled slides, and to chamber the new P229 in 9mm.

Which is better SIG P226 or P229?

The force of the recoil from shooting the 9mm will send the SIG P226 flying 12.33 feet in a second. The same force will send the SIG P229 flying 14.32 feet in a second. That’s a ~13.8% difference in recoil velocity between the two.

Why did the Navy SEALs choose the SIG P226?

Surprisingly, the Navy concluded that the Glock was “significantly less reliable than the Beretta M9 in other respects.” Instead, the SEALs picked the P226 handgun. Developed by the German-Swiss arms manufacturer Sig Sauer for the competition to replace the M1911A1, the P226 had come in second place to the M9.

What caliber is a Sig P228?

357 SIG rounds. The P228 can only fire 9mm Parabellum. A later compact pistol, the P229, was released that can be chambered in all 3 calibers….Sig P226/P228 Specifications.

weight: 1.65 lbs (empty – P226) 1.10 lbs (empty – P228)
barrel length: 4.4 inches (P226) 3.9 inches (P228)
rate of fire : semi-automatic

When did the Sig Sauer P228 come out?

The P228 first appeared in 1988 though it has since been succeeded by the equally-compact P229 series on the SIG-Sauer lines. The weapon is known under the designation of M11 in the US military inventory while its use is accordingly global through various other armies and police agencies.

Why do SEALs use Sig P226?

Why is SIG P226 so expensive?

Why is Sig P226 so expensive? The materials used and the manufacturing processes employed to build a Sig P226 are more expensive than those of a Glock 17, so the Sig is more expensive. It isn’t just a brand thing though. They’re inexpensive enough to have won recent US military contracts in lieu of Glocks. Which is better Glock or Sig?

Is the SIG P226 a good gun?

There are a number of pistols on the marketplace, but very few have the reputation Sig Sauer has earned with the P226. It’s widely known for its reliability and accuracy, which is why it’s a favorite among military personnel. Therefore, if you’re looking for a new firearm, this option is well worth your consideration.

Why is the SIG P226 so popular?

The P226 is solid, heavy, and accurate, not to mention all the other cool shit that is associated with the P226 (decocker, mag capacity, etc), while the USP is just kinda meh. Because its awesome real steel. Very reliable. The ergonomics are amazing.

Does a SIG P226 have a safety?

There is no external safety on the P226 or any other Sig in that series. You have the magazine release, the slide release, and the decocking lever. We issue the same gun as the P229 (.40 but otherwise identical) and occasionally on the range officers will hit the slide release rather than the decocking lever.