Sig P226 Stainless, should I go "full Inox"? Poll....

[snovvman]

Please see photos one and two below. They show the Sig P226 Stainless. Notice that the controls are all black (or blued, if you prefer). The hammer, take down lever, trigger pin, guide rod, barrel, decocker, slide catch, magazine release, magazine release plate, extractor, etc. are all black/blue. The frame and slide, of course, are stainless.

This "look", to me, has always been lacking, when compared to the original Beretta Inox (see photo three). The "all stainless" look seems to be cool. The current production (photo four) Beretta Inox just doesn't look as classy.

I thought that the 226 Stainless would look cool if it had the "all stainless" look. Now, I can have all the parts nickel-boron coated and have an all stainless P226.

Before I do, though, I want to get the community's opinion. Do you prefer the look of the stock P226 Stainless with black/blue controls, or do you think the full Inox P226 Stainless would look better?

See photo five--it gives you an idea of what it might look like.

Thanks for your opinion.

[Jimmybacon43]

Sorry but the equinox looks cooler than both

[deviusdragger]

I like all stainless look. I plan on doing that to my p229 SSE. Let us know how it comes out looking

[1911R SSS]

It depends if you have a black Sig already. If you do have one, go inox the Sig looks super classy in stainless.

[smittty]

I prefer the black controls but with a black slide and black frame.




There is nothing about the stainless look that appeals to me. I could see a two tone - stainless slide on a black alloy or polymer frame for corrosion resistance in lieu of carbon steel slide but in general I prefer an all black gun.

[LAWABIDINGCITIZEN]

Sorry but the equinox looks cooler than both

Yup. You won't regret paying extra for a Sig with "cosmetics".


I've fallen, and I can't reach my GLOCK !

[Ronin2]

I own two stainless SiGp226's; one just like yours and a "black stainless" model. I like the do rearing controls by they its your gun.

Hell, go balls out and get the whole damn gun hard chromed and a nice set of E2 pearl grips while you are at it if that's e kinda of look you like.... It's your gun.

[essjay]

I'm of the opinion that black controls look better, on both the stainless P226 and the 92FS Inox.

[Redharris]

I tend to prefer guns with a Blued finish or black Parkerized. At least as far as semi auto pistols go... I'm not a big fan of stainless steel finishes, but I dont really hate em' either. That said, given the choice, I voted for the Inox-P226. I think it has a more Uniform look.

[sealocan]

"never go Full Inox!"

I'm not saying it's wiser to spend the money on ammo.

but it is wiser to spend your money on ammo.

I actually like Ronin2 idea..

Chrome everything and use mammoth ivory for the handles "only a pimp uses pearl grips"
(paraphrased from General Patton.)

if you're going to be a bear you might as well be a very shiny grizzly.

;-)
just joking around,
honestly no matter what you do with it you can't go wrong... it's already a Sig 226.

[dc2allday]

Do whatever you want it's your Sig! As long as it's not a glock it's all good!

[Euphoria526]

That all stainless look is badazz. Do it

[IVth Horseman]

Yes, yes you should. I've always thought that the black controls take away focus from the rosewood grips.

[heidad01]

I never liked the black control on any stainless or chrome gun. They almost always look fugly and out of place. Many otherwise beautiful 1911s are also made ugly by using black controls, grip safety, mag drop, etc. it kind of looks like they ran out of the proper stainless/chrome part and just used what was laying around in the extras.

[meno377]

If you were ever to sell it, I wouldn't do it. Having that done will bring the value down for some. If keeping it, go for it.