Sig P226LR: "Little Big Sig" by Nutnfancy

The Sig P226 is still one of my favorite go to war handguns. That's because its amazing reliability, accuracy, ergonomics, durability, and track record are confidence inspiring and it is a life saving tool used by many agencies around the world. But training with your Sig can the financial hurt on you. Enter the Sig P226 .22 LR Conversion kit. Configured either with a retrofit slide or purpose built from the factory, the P226 LR is a both an effective training tool and recreational firearm in its own right. Also available are conversions for the P229 or P220 and the review applies to them as well. You will quickly note upon handling and firing the Sig P226LR (also called the Sig P226 Classic 22) is well-balanced and lightweight (only 25 ounces empty). The adjustable sights are excellent; the ergonomics outstanding, being identical to the normal full size Sigs. The 10 round polymer magazine is robust and easy to use (but remains outrageously expensive at $50!) and has the added advantage of identical form factor as its regular centerfire counterpart (for mag pouch training). Through our extended Run N Guns with the P226LR and unsupported standing positions, the accuracy seems excellent with one hole groups achievable at 8 yrd... somewhat bigger at 15 yrds. Benchresting with high quality ammo should achieve 2"-3" groups at 25 yards with good eyes and a steady hand. Reliability at first seemed problematic with the slide often failing to go into battery fully. However after several hundred rounds the problems disappeared. Any ammo is worth trying but we found the CCI Mini Mag to provide most consistent operation. Keep gun clean and properly lubed for added reliability to help it along (I use regular Shooter's Choice grease sparingly on the slide rails). Keep in mind though: it's still a .22 so an occasional choke should be expected. A couple of downsides: the gun is more expensive than other viable alternatives and the slide will not lock back after the last round. But after break-in the Sig will endear itself to its owner: its fast, fun, efficient, guilt- free, and will make you a better Sig shooter at a fraction of the price. Against the steel plate setup or even some tin can "bad guys," this Sig awaits to provide hours of entertainment and training for your crew. ///////////// Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 9.5 out of 10 ///////////// Music: http://www.archive.org/details..../Torley_Wong_-_The_F