It has a 12-round capacity when chambered in 9mm; it is also available in . 357 SIG and . 40 S&W.
Can a SIG P229 be converted to 9mm?
A: No, to convert the P229 from . 357SIG to 9mm you will need the 9mm slide, barrel, recoil spring, and magazines. You cannot use the 9mm barrel in the 357/40 slide.
Why do the Navy SEALs use 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 M9.27 Oct 2021
Can you change calibers on SIG P320?
The modular P320 allows you to select any of several centerfire calibers. Just disassemble the pistol and reassemble it with the X-Change Kit's barrel/slide assembly, grip module, and 14 round magazine. Not recommended for use with P320 pistols chambered in.
Can you swap barrels on SIG P320?
All of them can go from sub-compact to compact to carry to full sized to a variation of X-Frame by swapping the appropriate slides/barrels/grip-modules/magazines. The 9mm/. 40S&W/. 357Sig versions can swap between those calibers by changing the appropriate slides/barrels/grip-modules/magazines.
Does the P226 have a threaded barrel?
P226 9MM THREADED BARREL, 4.4"
Did SIG discontinue the P226?
The gun was discontinued from the P226 model lineup at the end of 2010 but the E2-style grip system has been adopted on and carried over to other P226 variants.
How long will a P226 last?
Probably a stretch for most pistols. My personal Sig P226 in 40 S&W held up for about 65,000 rounds before it experienced a frame rail crack. Sig warrantied it with a replacement gun, but said that at the service life of that pistol was at the upper limits.
What replaced the SIG P226?
After Three Decades, Navy SEALs are Replacing the P226 Pistol with Glocks. In late 2015, Naval Special Warfare Command made the decision to add the Glock 19, the compact nine-millimeter version of the Glock series of handguns, to the SEALs' handgun arsenal.24 Jan 2021
SIG P226 Legion Review: Is It Worth It? If you want to buy a semi-auto handgun, the Sig Sauer P226 Legion is a terrific choice. It's durable, reliable, easy to shoot, and most of all, comfortable. It has upgraded grips, trigger, sights, guide rod, and even a thoughtful, stylish design.18 Feb 2020