Navy s sea air land seal specialforces teams relied on a pistol apart from the rest of. Designed as sig s entrant in the military trials to replace the 1911, today the p226 is in use by the federal agents, and numerous law enforcement agencies including the texas rangers, ohio state highway patrol and the michigan state police to name a few. Nov 20, 2018 sig sauer had a good quartercentury run arming americas naval commandos, and now the torch is passed to glock. While the army, the marine corps and even the rest of the navy toted the beretta m9 pistol, navy seals carried an entirely different handgun altogether.
The mk25 is a doubleactionsingleaction pistol with a decocker and no manual safety. Sig sauer p226 mk25 for sale, used excellent condition. Navy seals switching from sig sauer p226p229 to glock 19. Model with picatinny rail, became the standard p226 and lost the r. The sig pro was the first polymerframe handgun from sig sauer and one of the first pistols to feature a builtin universal accessory rail and interchangeable grips. Okay, i couldnt help opening with a bit of snark, but if you pay attention to the firearms market you know that there are about as many skus for the p226 as there have been for g. Nov 21, 2016 to examine the navy seals switch, weve brought in don adams doitrite via the loadout room to discuss the advantages of both the sig sauer p226 mk25 and the g19.
The greatest ffl gun dealer in the great plains ss pawn 87467700 support me on pat. The p226 is the pistol that set the standard by which. This contract covers sig sauers p226 and p228 pistols, as well as contractor furnished spare parts. Navy also picked up the beretta, early problems with metal quality. This differed from the standard p226 in that it had the new stainless steel blackened slide and the new sig rail on the front of the frame. This instruction manual should always accompany this fi rearm and be transferred with it upon ownership, or when the fi rearm is loaned or presented to another person. Order yours today from impact guns, for quick shipping, a lifetime warranty on guns, and low everyday prices. This was a proprietary sig rail, not the standard milstd 19 rail. Why the sig p226 and glock 19 are 2 of the best 9mm caliber. Mar 19, 2014 the sig m25 navy model is an impressive pistol on every count. If only sig sauer would offer the p226 in more configurations, said no one. Sig sauer p226 mk25 navy seal edition the standard by which all contemporary sidearms are measured, the sig sauer p226 is the pistol that set the standard by which all other combat handguns are measured.
These are the sig sauer classic pistols that have made sigarms famous throughout the military and law enforcement community. It is for sale locally and on other sites so first ill take it with a pm will get it. Find the sig sauer p226 for sale, including the sig p226 legion, sig p226 legion sao, sig p226 tacops, sig p226 elite, sig p226 mk25, sig p226 navy, sig p226 scorpion, and sig p226 extreme, along with sig p226 magazine, sig p226 grips, sig p226 holster, and other sig p226 accessories. The sig sauer mk25 pistol small arms defense journal. It has essentially the same basic design as the sig sauer p220, but is developed to use higher capacity, double stack magazines in place of the single stack magazines of the p220. They boast unique, advanced features that stand out among the rest. The sig sauer p226 ranks as one of the most popular pistols among. This resulted in a stronger slide, which was necessary to chamber the more powerful. Pro 2009 2022 1 sig p220 1 sig p238 legion 2 sig sauer p210 1 sp2022sp2340sp2009 5 condition.
P226 mk25 within the sig sauer pistols forums, part of the sig sauer forum category. Sig sauer equips the p220 match with a new and beautifully crafted rear sight. The sig sauer p226 is a fullsized, servicetype pistol made by sig sauer. Designed to be the ideal combat handgun, if it works well for the seals it will make an excellent selfdefense sidearm for you too. The sig team describes the legion series as gear that a navy seal might carry when off duty. Pistolet sig sauer p226 mk 25 navy, calibre 9x19 mm.
Sig sauer is launching a new line of guns and gear that they call legion. Work is to be performed in exeter, nh, and the contract will run until april 2512. The p226 is the pistol that set the standard by which all other combat handguns are measured. Designed as sig s entrant in the military trials to replace the 1911, today the p226 is in use by the u. P226 engraved anchor on left side of slide sig sauer polymer grips siglite night sights. Why the navy seals finally decided to replace their beloved. Oct 27, 2019 the sig sauer p220 is a refinement of the petterbrowning design used in the sig p210. The p226 mk25 is identical to the pistol carried by the u. Sig s pistols are engineered to perform anywhere, at any time, and under any circumstance.
May 22, 2018 the sig p226 was originally developed from sig sauers p210 pistol as a replacement for the longserving. Sig sauer p226 navy 50,000 rounds update 04142010 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The sig sauer p226 is the pistol that set the standard by which all other combat handguns are measured. What is the difference between the navy and the mk25.
Navy seals, texas rangers and many other elite military and law enforcement professionals, the sig p226 proved its mettle and then some with reliability, durability, and accuracy. If you would like to support mixup98 so i can continue to make videos. The railed p226 chambered in 9mm and engraved with an anchor on the left side of the slide is the of. The sig sauer p226 pellet pistol is a reproduction of the respected firearm adopted. Unlike the beretta there is no manual safetyall of the mechanical safeties are instead. Ive had a handful of emails asking how to tell if a used sig is still in good shape or not. Cet article ne cite pas suffisamment ses sources septembre 2009. It is a fully clickadjustable windage and elevation sight that is mounted very low in the slide by means of a. I had a early mk24,but now the mk25,no real difference other than 19 rail. The first naval special warfare inspired p226 pistols to be offered to the public were the nsw commemoratives, issued in early 2004. In 2009 he cofounded the defense and security blog japan security watch.
The lp3 and lp4 are versions of the np22 and np34 with manual safeties on the slide. Sig sauer p226 military wiki fandom military wikia. Airsoft guns, shop by pistol models, p226 m226 f226. The sig sauer p226 is a fullsized double action or dak semiautomatic handgun similar to the p220 but with a doublestack magazine and higher capacity. The sig sauer p226 set the standard by which all other combat handguns are measured. While designed for ease of production, the sig p226 is of the highest quality.
Why the sig p226 and glock 19 are 2 of the best 9mm. The exceptional ergonomics and balance make this fullsize pistol easy to handle, and its longer barrel yields better ballistic performance and accuracy. Navy seals, federal agents, and numerous law enforcement agencies including the texas. I also found this tid bit of info the original p226 s that were bought back as surplus from the navy hold a u serial number but no light rail. The p226 handgun is the navy seals favorite gun for 1 reason. We are offering for sale a sig sauer p226 mk25 semiautomatic pistol chambered in 9mm caliber. The frame of all models is made from hardanodized aluminum alloy. The sig sauer p226 has exceptional ergonomics and balance, that make this fullsize pistol easy to handle. This is a preowned pistol in excellent, lightly used condition. This contract covers sig sauers p226 and p228 pistols, as well as contractor. The gun is complete with original box, manual and 3 10rd magazines.
The handgun was a derivative of the original sig p10, a highly. This p226 handgun from sig set the standard for all other combat handguns to be measured with. Sig sauer s p226 navy edition extreme performance when it counts sig sauer s famous p226 now comes in the militarys navy edition featuring the navy anchor laser engraved on the slide. Designed as sigs entrant in the military trials to replace the 1911, today the p226 is in use by the u.
Sig p226 navy and p226 navy mk25 thread page 9 sig talk. People are so offended by the glock 19 replacing the mk25. The best way to think of the sig p229 legion is to envision what a serious shooter might have a custom gunsmith do to their new p229 to make it the ideal carry gun. Sig sauer p226 navy 50,000 rounds update 04142010 page 3. Sig sauer p226 9mm navy within the classifieds forums, part of the trading post category. The sig sauer p226 extreme semiauto pistol is a masterpiece of highly functional firearm engineering thats simple to use and easy to maintain, incredibly accurate and rugged beyond belief. Sig sauer licensed p226 spring powered airsoft pistol black pink 37844 apsa p226 28003. This model is sold with a choice of four chambers to choose from.
Sig sauer p226 navy airsoft gas blowback pistol by kjw. I know the sights are different and there is a coating on the mk25 but. Navy seals, which used the p226 up until they switched to the glock 19 around 2015. Navy seals have taken on the mk25 as their own sidearm of choice. Designed as sigs entrant in the military trials to replace the 1911, today the p226 is in use by the federal agents, and numerous law enforcement agencies including the texas rangers, ohio state highway patrol and the michigan state police to name a few. The p226 is a masterpiece of highly functional firearm engineering, thats simple to use and easy to maintain, incredibly accurate, and rugged beyond belief. Navys sea air land seal specialforces teams relied on a pistol apart from the rest of. The navy seals might have selected a new pistol of choice foxtrotalpha. Sig and glock fans argue whether the navy seals are stupid or smart for hours. The p226 was a variant of the companys popular p220, the official sidearm of armies worldwide, from switzerland naturally to japan.
The sig p226 is a fullsized, servicetype pistol made by sig sauer. Precision engineered and built to give years of troublefree service, these formidable weapons stand as the models against which all other semiautos must be judged. May 25, 2019 developed by the germanswiss arms manufacturer sig sauer for the competition to replace the m1911a1, the p226 had come in second place to the m9. Sig sauer p226 9mm 32 rd blue steel magazine sig a6. Sig sauer full metal p226 airsoft gas blowback pistol by kjw. Sig sauer p226 mk25 navy 9mm pistol hyatt gun store. Sig p226 sig p226 for sale sig sauer p226 9mm pistols. Navy seals, federal agents, and numerous law enforcement agencies including the texas rangers, ohio state highway patrol and the. With redesigned internals, this model of the p226 airsoft pistol is now compatible with both green gas and co2 magazines. How to field strip and reassemble a sig p226 by silvercore training. Firearm is in very good condition showing moderate use, it comes with 3 magazines, manual, and the factory hard case.
This handgun ships in the original case with 3 15 round magazines and a user manual. Sig sauer p226 navy rail airsoft gas pistol official licensed product with sig sauer trademarks by cy. S military trials to replace the 1911, the p226 is currently in use by the navy seals, federal agents, and numerous law enforcement agencies. The exceptional ergonomics and balance make this fullsize pistol easy to handle. Dec 05, 2012 a purebred performance pistol, the sig sauer mk25 9mm is essentially a specialized version of the p226. While the sig sauer p226 is used by many militaries and agencies worldwide, one of the most famous users of the pistol is the u. The railed p226 chambered in 9mm and engraved with an anchor on the left side of the slide is the offi cial sidearm of the seals. The resulting pistol failed to win the contract, which went to the beretta m9 instead. The injection of the word might into the websites clickbait paean to the glories of the glock 19 gives foxtrotalpha plausible deniability. The p226 blackwater was discontinued in 2009 with the release of the p226. A purebred performance pistol, the sig sauer mk25 9mm is. The michigan state police were among the first american agencies to adopt the sig p226. Sig sauer pistol owners manual models p220 p225 p226 p228.
Sig sauer p226 was designed as a entrant into the u. The sig sauer p226 ranks as one of the most popular pistols among military, police and civilians. Surplus used 2 new 290 our best sales and surplus direct to your inbox. So i thought it might be helpful to explain exactly why you cant use the original plastic west german p226 grips on a pistol using the laterstyle looped trigger bar spring. Developed by the germanswiss arms manufacturer sig sauer for the competition to replace the m1911a1, the p226 had come in second place to the m9. Recently, in the sig sauer fans facebook group, we had a discussion about grips and trigger bar springs on the original classic west german sig sauer p226. From what ive read, it had to do with the west germany p226 s reliability which was due in part to the internal extractor. This is a discussion on p226 navy within the sig sauer pistols forums, part of the sig sauer forum category. Sig sauer mk25 p226 seal edition 9mm nib 24hourcampfire. I guess the mk25 is the closest thing to the original p226 s as they are the unaltered version of the p226 s that were adopted by the seals decades ago. How the navy seals went from the p226 to the glock 19.
The sig sauer semiautomatic pistol has been designed and crafted to meet the stringent requirements of law enforcement agencies and the military. World renowned and the choice for many of the premier global military, law enforcement and commercial users. I have a chance to get a used p226 navy, on consignment, at a gun shop near my home. Theres no official statement that the seals are ditching their sig sauer p226 or p229 handguns for gastons gat. Its longer barrel yields better ballistic performance and accuracy. Sig p226 navy and p226 navy mk25 thread this is a discussion on sig p226 navy and p226 navy mk25 thread within the sig sauer pistols forums, part of the sig sauer forum category. Navy seals and is incredibly rugged, reliable, and accurate. Sig sauer pistol owners manual models p220 p225 p226 p228 p229 p239 p245 warning please read and understand this owners manual before taking your new sigarms pistol out of the box. The overall design is slightly different from earlier sig sauer pistols such as p220 or p226, as there is no separate disassembly lever on the frame and the slide release lever.
Official sig sauer owners manual for can be found here. This is the pistol that set the standard by which all other combat handguns are measured. Sig sauer p226 navy gas blowback airsoft pistol, co2green. The sig sauer p226 mk25 semiauto pistol fieldstrips easily without the use of tools for cleaning and maintenance. These were a limited run that are sold out everywhere, navy seal edition. The sig p226 9 navy is a version of the sig p226 produced that features a stainless steel slide engraved with an anchor to designate them as naval special warfare pistols. Therefore the current standard p226 has a blackanodized stainless steel slide. Airgun sig sauer p226 mk25 navy seals pellet co2 4,5mm. Aug 23, 2012 the navy seals, the texas rangers and many federal officers use the sig p226 for a very good reason. Navy seals, federal agents, and numerous law enforcement agencies including the texas rangers, ohio state highway patrol and the michigan state police to name a few. M9 main sidearm, but the navy seals subsequently adopted it. Why the navy seals use the sig sauer p226 9mm pistol. Developed by the germanswiss arms manufacturer sig sauer for the. In the late 1990s, sig produced the first navy specific p226, the mk24.
In box with 3 mags and certificate of authenticity. Although ncis agents generally carry the compact sig sauer p228 navy seal units carry the p226, the holsters pictured from galco, the commissioned credentials ncis badge and creds, and zero tolerance gibbs tiger stripe zt301 knife, set the stage for sig sauer s role in the worlds number one television drama and the most accurately detailed. Why you cant use original west german p226 grips with a. Sigarms p226 9mm pistol a big thumbs up for the sig p226 not only from the navy specwar vets, but also from a common municipal police agency. The sig p226 was originally developed from sig sauer s p210 pistol as a replacement for the longserving. Sig sauer p226 mk25 semiauto pistol bass pro shops. The sig sauer p226 mk25 is the official handgun of the u. Why the navy seals dumped the p226 for the glock 19. Navy seals, federal agents, and numerous law enforcement agencies across the country. It is essentially the same basic design of the sig p220, but developed to use higher capacity, staggeredcolumn magazines in place of the singlecolumn magazines of the p220. Navy seal teams started using the sig p226 in the 1980s, after german. A swiss industrial company that makes everything from rail cars to handguns, schweizerische industrie gesellschaft sig was founded in 1853 in neuhausen am rheinfall, switzerland, and was the brains behind the sig p210 handgun. The sig sauer p226 mk25 supersedes sig s p226 navy. The sig m25 navy model is an impressive pistol on every count.