Sig p226 .. is this overpriced?

[fonionrings]

I've always wanted a p226 in 9mm and was looking around in the OC and found that they're selling typically in the 800'ish range (Fowlers, Ade's, etc.) I've found online for $759 shipped + one 10rd magazine, regular contrast sights.

Is this still considered pricey? I'm not too familiar with handguns so I'm not sure if this is worth paying for a p226.

[trickyvic]

Honestly, they way things are right now with QC at SIG, I'd probably spend a little more $ to handle it and pick it out at a B&M store. The price is good. If I were looking for another 226, I'd probably try to find a CPO or another older German SIG.

[dfens]

Well if that price also includes the FFL fee for receiving it I say jump on it if it's NIB rail or no rail. I haven't seen Sigs in that price range in over 7 years.

Up north the cheapest I saw was around 850ish not including tax. Total rip off on Sig's part.

But I'm guessing that's before the FFL fee which is usually 70-120 so I would say get one locally and make sure it comes with 2 mags, save yourself on having one shipped in when for about the same price you can buy and inspect one in your area.

[elberettas]

I'm with trickyvic. Discount Gun Mart here in SD has a nice, lightly used 89' W. German P226 for $599. I'd grab it if I didn't have one allready. I wouldn't buy any of the newer SIG's.

[leitung]

I have been seeing the P226 in .40 here brand new for $850-$950. RCGE had one for $945 I think, and The Range is grass valley had one for $845.

[forgiven]

$599

[RollingCode3]

From what I read from sigforum, Sig quality has gone down a lot lately. It is much better to buy a used sig that is a few years old than a new one.

[civilsnake]

I've seen new .40cal w/ contrast sights for less than that in-store. No FFL transfer fee on top of it, either. That IS a good price, but when you factor in at least $50 for the transfer fee, it's not that great. And when it comes to SIGs, buying used is always a good option. I may be selling my 226 9mm w/ night sights pretty soon, actually... if you're interested...

[Black Majik]

I've always wanted a p226 in 9mm and was looking around in the OC and found that they're selling typically in the 800'ish range (Fowlers, Ade's, etc.) I've found online for $759 shipped + one 10rd magazine, regular contrast sights.

Is this still considered pricey? I'm not too familiar with handguns so I'm not sure if this is worth paying for a p226.

One 10 round magazine? What is this, April 2009?

[railroader]

Pre owned in 40cal $545 plus shipping. If you keep checking they get 9mm ones in too. They are just out now. http://www.summitgunbroker.com/_P226_CPO.html Mark

[fonionrings]

Thanks for the info. I'll try to look around for a CPO or at least handle one in a B&M store before deciding.

PM sent civilsnake.

edit: Where would I start looking for a CPO?

[Jonathan Doe]

You can look around for a good deal. I bought a 9mm P226 CPO from Buds for $500 and a P220 from a Calgunner for $500. Good deals come around when you are patient.

[Timberland]

$800 for a 9mm/.40 is insane. This is not a custom, its a duty gun, a nice one, but not a $800 one.

[flyingdrp]

OC Armory had a NIB P226 9mm with the Sig Red Dot/ Tac Lite for $850. You'd only have to pay the $25 DROS. No transfer fees. www.ocarmory.com Great guys to deal with.
RP

[OCya]

if you want a new sig you can check out T&A. they have em on sale $750

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=219840