Sig-Sauer p226: Sig Sauer pistol

The Sig Sauer p226 pistol is a Swiss weapon characterized by high quality parts processing, amazing accuracy and a considerable price. When talking about Switzerland, people immediately think of milk chocolate, reliable jars and watches. But it is worth remembering that not only peaceful professions are strong in the mountainous country. The Swiss have hundreds of firearms patents. Just remember the anti-aircraft guns that were produced under license in the USA, Britain and the Third Reich.

The P226 lost to the 92nd Beretta in the American army pistol competition. But this did not prevent sales of the German-Swiss model in the world. Where the army required low price and high technology, special forces gave preference to reliability and tactical and technical characteristics. Therefore, Zig became the ideal choice for them. Today, special forces from different countries are armed with it. Even in Russia they use P226. True, as a sports pistol and in very limited quantities.

History of creation and production

The SIG-Sauer company has existed for more than 150 years and its history began not with weapons, but with railway cars. In the mid-nineteenth century, the railway network was just beginning to entwine Europe. Traffic increased every year and more cars were needed. But soon the Swiss company refocused on the production of firearms. The fact is that in the early 1860s, the Swiss government announced a competition for a new rifle for the country's armed forces.

The sample presented by SIG was accepted into service. Very soon the gun began to be made for export. In particular, Germany became interested in him, which in those years began to slowly turn into an empire and needed a lot of modern weapons.

The prefix “Sauer” appeared shortly after the Swiss authorities passed a law stating that weapons could only be produced in the country for their own armed forces. Exports of SIG products came to a screeching halt, but management quickly resolved the issue. They simply bought a German arms factory and organized a full-fledged production of their own weapons there.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, SIG-Sauer was engaged in supplying weapons to some European countries and the United States. During the First and Second World Wars, all countries produced weapons under the SIG-Sauer license. It looked very interesting when Germany and the USSR used the same anti-aircraft gun, released under different names.

The sig sauer p226 pistol itself begins its history with the release of the 220 model, which was used by the Swiss military. Since no one has repealed the law on the production of weapons for export, and the company really wanted to take part in the American XM9 competition, the pistol was slightly redesigned and sent under the P226 marking. The competition itself was held by the US military and its goal was to adopt a 9-mm pistol that was adequate in all respects and capable of operating safely in different climatic zones.

Sig companies from all over the world took part in the competition: Beretta, Sig-Sauer, FN Herstal and others. Based on the results of the tests, two pistols reached the finals: the Italian Beretta 92 FS and the Swiss Sig-Sauer P226.

In 1984, the final winner was finally announced. It turned out to be a Beretta 92. Objectively, the P226 turned out to be better, but a number of factors played a role here. So the cost of the Italian pistol was only about 200 dollars, it was easier to master and put into production. However, according to some reports, the final choice was influenced by US policy in Europe. The Americans needed permission from the Italian authorities to place military bases and missile defense systems in the country. And Beretta’s victory became a kind of bribe to the Italian authorities.

In any case, I did not remain in the red. Representatives of various army and police special forces turned their attention to the Swiss pistol. The P226 turned out to be very successful in a number of characteristics and was ideal for professional military personnel. So the 226th was almost immediately adopted by the Delta and Navy Seals squads, and later it appeared in the hands of the SAS. The Israeli IDF did not stand aside, and closer to the 21st century, even in Kazakhstan they began to use the Sig Sauer p226 as a service weapon.

Traumatic pistol Sig Sauer P226T TK-Pro 10×28

Traumatic pistol Sig Sauer P226T TK-Pro 10×28 Traumatic pistol P226T TK P 10×28

- new product for 2015 from the Izhevsk company Tekhkrim.
The pistol is developed on the basis of the Sig Sauer P226 self-loading pistol of 9x19 caliber, which has been in steady demand since 1983 and has been adopted by the US Army, New Zealand, Egypt and Israel. All components are supplied by Sig-Sauer, where the combat prototype is produced, only the barrel is produced at Techkrim's operating facilities. The barrel of the pistol is forged, which allows it to withstand a guaranteed shooting of up to 100,000 shots. Tests were carried out at the Izhevsk plant, during which more than 3,000 shots were fired with cartridges produced by TechKrim. In addition, the manufacturer conducted a test with a 300 J cartridge. Disassembling the pistol, after the tests, showed a complete absence of barrel deformation, which indicates the highest safety margin. The Sig Sauer P226T TK P
10×28 operates on the blowback recoil principle.
Using a 10x28 caliber cartridge allows you to achieve flawless operation of the automation and obtain excellent accuracy. The Sig Sauer P226 magazine is double-row, holds 10 rounds. The sights are open with white contrasting inserts. The sight rear sight is mounted on the bolt in a transverse dovetail groove. The Sig Sauer P226 pistol is equipped with a weaver rail, which makes it possible to install a laser target or a tactical flashlight. Sig Sauer P226 is coated with a wear-resistant coating. The Sig Sauer p226 traumatic pistol
can be used by novice athletes to develop a grip on the weapon, hand motor skills when removing the pistol from the holster, aiming, and loading.

The kit includes:

— Case;
- Gun;
— Two stores;
- Manual.

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Design of the Sig Sauer p226 pistol

The Sig-Sauer P226 combat pistol was developed relatively recently. Modern types of materials are used in its production. Depending on the model, the main frame is made of weapon-grade steel, lightweight alloy or polymers. This greatly affects the weight of the weapon. Despite its size, the sig pistol weighs significantly less than the Soviet PM or Beretta m92.

P226 is created using high technology and the highest quality machines. This is what determines its high price and high reliability. There are almost no gaps in the mechanisms, so the gun must be thoroughly cleaned after each use.

The rear sight and front sight are installed on the upper edge of the receiver as the main sighting devices. On the left side there are two controls at once: the shutter stop lever and the decocker button. For safe carrying there is a safety cock and an automatic fuse. The magazine release button is located under the guard and can be reached with your index finger.

The pistol barrel is 112 mm long and has spiral rifling. The weapon is distinguished by high shot accuracy. The spread of bullets at a distance of 25 meters is only 5 cm from the center of the target. For comparison, the Soviet TT value is 15 centimeters.

Double action trigger. Combat cocking occurs when the receiver is shifted to the rearmost position or due to the trigger. It should be noted that on the P226 the hammer is cocked when a cartridge is chambered. This is very convenient in conjunction with the slide stop and speeds up bringing the pistol into combat readiness. When the safe release lever is pressed, the trigger is separated from the trigger and the weapon is locked into the safety cock. Of course, traumatic models (for example, p226t pro) do not have such features.

For the sig sauer p226 pistol, tuning is very easy and simple. There are models immediately equipped with Picatinny rails located under the barrel. A laser laser or tactical flashlight is attached to them. In some cases, an external steel frame is used, to which the shoulder rest and handle are attached. Thus, the pistol turns almost into a carbine. This modification is often used by intelligence agencies to work in confined conditions.

Pistol SIG-Sauer P226 cartridge caliber 9 mm. Device

The SIG-Sauer P226 automatic pistol, developed by the Swiss company SIG together with a German company, is a special model. It was intended for export to the USA. Like many other enterprises, SIG participated in a tender announced by the American armed forces to develop a new handgun, which was supposed to replace the Colt M19111 automatic pistol.

Principle of operation

The automatic operation of the pistol is based on a short return stroke of the barrel under the influence of muzzle energy. After the part moves to its extreme position, the chamber is released and the spent cartridge case is ejected. On the way back, a new cartridge is grabbed from the box magazine and inserted into the chamber. At the same time, the hammer is cocked and the barrel is shifted to lock the chamber. It is worth noting that when you press the decocker, the trigger and the trigger are disconnected by lowering the sear.

The ammunition in the chamber is locked with a bolt stamped from high quality stainless steel. This ensures high locking reliability.

Ammunition

The P226 pistol uses a wide range of ammunition. It all depends on the weapon model and country. For example, in the USA they use all possible options for cartridges for this pistol, but in European countries everything depends on the legislation.

Basic ammunition for Sig-Sauer P226:

9 x 19 mm Para is the main type of cartridge for the P226 pistol. Mainly used by the army and police;
The .40 S&W is a large caliber cartridge used by law enforcement agencies. Very well suited for shooting using PBS;
.357 SIG is the Swiss company’s own cartridge, characterized by good ballistics and penetrating power.

All calibers have found their use. For example, 9 mm ammunition is widely used in sports shooting.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Swiss managed to create a pistol that was balanced according to its characteristics, but this did not save it from a number of shortcomings.

pros

High accuracy at a distance of up to 25 meters. Due to excellent mechanics and high-quality processing of all mechanisms, an experienced shooter can easily hit a five-centimeter target at a distance of 25 meters

Reliability and quality. Sig-Sauer pays a lot of attention to the quality of its products

Large ammunition capacity. There is a P226 variant with a 20-round magazine, which is very impressive for a personal weapon.

Decocker available. You can quickly and easily decock the pistol without unnecessary movements

Bolt stop and hammer cocking when ammunition enters the chamber

Wide scope for tuning

Minuses

High cost of each product. Good quality requires careful processing of every part, which leads to more man-hours and higher product costs.

Despite its relatively light weight, the pistol is very bulky. Especially the versions with large magazines

Each Zig consists of more than 100 parts. It is difficult to clean and disassemble

Noticeable recoil when shooting .357 Sig and .40 S&w

Performance characteristics of the SIG-Sauer P226 pistol

— Manufacturer: SIG Sauer — Years of production: 1983 — Options: DAK, SAS, Equinox, Two-Tone, 226R, SL Sport II, Stainless, Beavertail, Elite, Navy, E2

Weight

— Weight, kg: 802 g (9×19 mm Parabellum) 867 g (.357 SIG and .40 S&W) — Length, mm: 196 mm — Barrel length, mm: 112 mm

Cartridge

— 9×19 mm Parabellum; .40 S&W; .357 SIG (varies by model)

Magazine capacity

— magazine for 12 or 13 rounds (.40 S&W, .357 SIG) or 15,17,18,20 rounds (9×19 mm Parabellum)

Modifications

The Swiss pistol sig sauer p226 is available in a variety of modifications. They mainly differ in the type of ammunition used and the countries' requirements for personal weapons. Even the American Coast Guard has developed its own modification, which is used in all states.

Main models

P226 DAC – self-loading version with a single-cocking trigger and no decocker;
P226 SAS – a custom version of a regular pistol with smoothed corners of the receiver and without a decocker;
P226 Equinox – model with two-tone body treatment;
Two-Tone - anodized frame and stainless steel casing;
P226R – immediately equipped with a Picatinny rail located under the barrel;
P226 Navy - created for the US Navy Marine Corps;
P226 E2 is a modern model. Pistols with improved ergonomics.

Other models

This includes sports, pneumatic (sig sauer p226 fde) and traumatic versions of the pistol. Some of the decommissioned products are deactivated in the storage facility.

SL Sport II, X5, x6 – sports models based on the combat model;
sig sauer p226 fde - air pistol, caliber 4.5 - mm;
sig sauer p226t pro or p226 tk - traumatic model chambered for 10x cartridge. Considered one of the most powerful in the world;
P226 Hunting – pneumatic.

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Operation and combat use

The Sauer pistol is widespread in the world and can be found in the most unexpected countries and organizations. For example, the Bulgarian NSO or Kazakh private security companies. The pistol is used by Austrian, French, and British special forces during assaults on houses, carriages, or air transport. Military special forces also did not stand aside. The American Navy SEALs are entirely armed with the P226.

According to unconfirmed information, the famous terrorist bin Laden was eliminated, using the Swiss Sig-Sauer P226.

Briefly about Sig Sauer

The presence of a decocker is a rare element that separates the hammer and the trigger;
Complete analogue of the Swiss P220;
It is considered a weapon of professional military and elite units;
In Lithuania, the pistol received the nickname - the weapon of businessmen, for the love of this category of citizens to buy P226;
Firms operating under exist in a number of countries;
The E2 model is made using nitrine technology;
The Israeli IDF is slowly replacing the P226 with the promising Glock 17;
E2 – means “improved ergonomics”.