Custom P229 & P226 1 year review

Published on July 20, 2023
Duration: 7:50

This guide details advanced customization of Sig Sauer P229 and P226 pistols, focusing on trigger enhancement, optic and sight integration, and weapon light selection. Chief Instructor Ernie of TRB Customs explains how to reduce trigger pull weight, shorten reset, and improve reliability through specific component upgrades like Armory Craft triggers and hammers, and Night Fision sights. Practical advice is given on weapon light bolt material to prevent frame damage.

Quick Summary

Expert firearm customization for Sig Sauer P229 and P226 pistols involves upgrading triggers with components like Armory Craft flat adjustable triggers to achieve 5-6 lb DA pulls and short SA resets. Adding suppressor height sights from Night Fision allows for red dot co-witnessing, while skeletonized hammers can improve reliability. For weapon lights, using softer bolts prevents frame damage.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Custom P229/P226 Review Intro
  2. 00:29Stock Firearm Limitations
  3. 00:55P229 Customization Overview
  4. 01:13P229 Trigger & Internal Parts
  5. 02:08P229 Short Reset & Trigger Pulls
  6. 02:26P229 Optics & Sights
  7. 03:05P229 Hammer & Weapon Light
  8. 03:49P226 Customization Similarities
  9. 04:00P226 Slide & Weapon Light Choice
  10. 04:46Weapon Light Bolt Recommendations
  11. 06:50Final Customization Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key trigger improvements for a custom Sig Sauer P229?

Customizing a Sig Sauer P229 with an Armory Craft flat adjustable trigger can reduce the double-action pull to 5-6 lbs and achieve a very short single-action reset, with SA pull weights around 3-3.5 lbs. This significantly enhances the shooting experience for training and defense.

How can I improve reliability and reduce light strikes on a custom P229?

Installing an Armory Craft skeletonized hammer on a P229 can reduce its weight. This modification may increase firing pin velocity, which can help in achieving more consistent ignition and reducing the occurrence of light strikes.

What sights are recommended for a custom Sig Sauer P229 or P226 with a red dot?

Suppressor height sights, such as those from Night Fision, are recommended for custom Sig Sauer P229 and P226 firearms equipped with red dot optics. These sights allow for co-witnessing, providing a reliable backup aiming solution if the optic fails.

What is a common issue with SureFire X300 weapon light mounting, and how can it be fixed?

The hard metal bolt on SureFire X300 Bravo variants can cause vibration and shearing damage to aluminum frames over time. Replacing this bolt with a softer, 1-inch zinc-based Phillips head bolt from a hardware store can prevent frame damage and improve durability.

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