HOW GOOD IS A SIG p226 THAT HAS 2000 ROUNDS.

[just4cal]

Hello,

I do not know too much about SIG.

I was told once that p226 can go up to 20k rounds without any problems.

What do you think that is worth a P226 that has around 2k?

Is it like nothing? Is it half-dead?What do you think?

Thanks.

[Dr Rockso]

Holy mackerel, 2000 rounds!? I'll give you $50 for it, and that's generous!










(It's fine.)

[ChrisTKHarris]

It is completely fine.

[EOD3]

Provided the 2k rounds are typical target rounds, there are no odd wear spots or other physical damage, it should be just fine. You might want to invest in a new slide spring.

Value? What are they going for on GB?

If it's an older pistol, remember that the hi-cap magazines can't be legally transferred.

[just4cal]

thanks for input.

I appreciate it very much.

Regarding of the HCMags I got a lot of help from this thread:

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=298770

I was thinking of something like 75% value. But only if the more experienced people would say that 2k is ok. I see that you are saying that is ok so I think that I would go for it.

Is 75% too much or too little?

By the way: How many rounds can a SIG take without being affected too much?

thanks.

[nn3453]

I wouldn't know. All my guns have exactly 200 rounds through them.

P.S. It will be fine. It is broken in and ready to go.

[mswanson223]

Well you could ask him to cut you a deal on and then sent it to SIG to be refurbished. Honestly I think your fine.

[ChrisTKHarris]

OP you have a very odd way of posting. It's as if you're writing down exactly what you're thinking at that point in time with very little organization.

Your stream of conscience = no fun

[just4cal]

Oawww,

I never thought about sending it to SIG.

Does anyone have an idea how much is SIG charging?

[shinbone]

As long as its not a P226 with serial # U150XXX or below, 2k rounds is like 2k miles on a car. Almost new.

[Black Majik]

2K rounds out of a P226 is nothing, provided it's well cared for. Running the rails dry on a alloy SIG frame can destroy the gun pretty quickly. As long as the rails look fine without any noticeable gouging or stripped anodizing the gun is GTG.

[fairfaxjim]

It's just broken in. 2k rounds is like 40 rounds a week for 1 year. I have no idea how many rounds have been shot in my P226 - it's about 15 years old, is my main shooter, and is in great condition. It is tight, smooth and accurate. If I had to guess, it would be close to 10K, maybe more. Mosly reloads and I load some fairly hot.

Sigs are like any quality combat pistol, they will take a lot of use and still be great guns. I have one of the West German Sig P-6's that has a 1978 date on it that shoots very fine and accurate (and it is one of the steep ramped versions that sometimes have feeding problems). It looks a little rough from lots of riding around in a holster, but is a workhorse.

As for value, a lot of other condition issues come into play too, that's where negotiation skills come in handy. Just don't let 2K rounds kill an otherwise sweet deal.

[EOD3]

OP you have a very odd way of posting. It's as if you're writing down exactly what you're thinking at that point in time with very little organization.

Your stream of conscience = no fun

The OP at least THINKS before he posts.

[just4cal]

A few hours ago I had a question. Now I have more than an answer to my question .

I want to thank to everybody for your help.

[Heatseeker]

Back in 1994, there was a shooting test done by one of the gun publications in which they ran 10,000 rounds through various pistols. The only thing I remember about the test was that the authors concluded that the 226 actually gained accuracy during the test.

That sealed the deal for me. I went out and bought one within the week. It has been an awesome shooter with never a malfunction and remains to be the most accurate auto I own.

IMHO, 2000 rounds isn't even a full break in for a 226.