Sig Legion 226 vs 229

[Mike512usa]

So I have been thinking about getting a Legion and was thinking about these two. Is the only difference the 226 being full size? Would you choose the DA/SA or SAO? Why? Thanks for your input?

[Barang]

default answer is preference.
-I like full size but will be okay with P229 to buy first. I enjoy shooting P229 more than P226. feels more comfortable and softer so it seems.
-da/sa is my choice because of the decocker feature. love the option to put in da when not in immediate threat but always ready to fire when needed.

[tbc]

[Scalgun]

to carry? Then P229. For other purposes, then P226.

[Scalgun]

And the SAO versus DA/SA is also (to some degree) a carry versus range/target shooting issue. I prefer a single manual of arms for carry guns, and do not mix and match SAO and DA/SA for carry guns. However, if it is just a range or competition gun, then SAO is superior.

[Barang]

by the way, both wife and i have da/sa system for hd and range guns.

[Mike512usa]

This is going to be a range gun. That is why I was thinking of going with the 226 (full size). I am a bit unfamiliar with these models so I wanted to make sure that I was not missing something other than the size difference between the two. Thanks for your time.

[L84CABO]

SAO all day every day. Cause they're awesome!

Honestly though I'm not a huge fan of the two different trigger pulls that are inherent to SA/DA guns. This is purely personal preference. There are no bad choices here.

[C.G.]

Standard CGN answer: Get both! I did and then some more.

[C.G.]

This is going to be a range gun. That is why I was thinking of going with the 226 (full size). I am a bit unfamiliar with these models so I wanted to make sure that I was not missing something other than the size difference between the two. Thanks for your time.

If you can't get both then go with the P226 for range gun.

[Milsurp1]

For a range gun, P226 SAO.

[recpark99]

Exactly this

For a range gun, P226 SAO.

I have the 226 Legion SAO. The trigger is amazing, I actually prefer it over my Les Baer 1911. I bought it for range use and not carry, so I went with the SAO, no regrets. It's an awesome pistol, I shoot my best groups by far with it, highly recommend. Good luck.

[Anemic AL]

I'll agree with the others; P226 for a range gun. The P226 Legion SAO is easily one of the best/favorite guns I own. About the only thing "wrong" with it is the slide release. It's a little hard to get at, so it's something to think about if you like using the release a lot.

[damngato]

I prefer my legion 226 over my legion 229 but that is without consideration for carrying. Both are great and I can't imagine you'd be disappointed with either.

I snagged those two and a 220 all in one transaction and they are all DA/SA. I'd love to find a SAO at a reasonable price but for the time being I'll have to make do. Good luck