Sig Sauer P226 Over the Beach: Slayer of Glock

Published on September 13, 2012
Duration: 7:24

The Sig Sauer P226 demonstrates impressive resilience in extreme 'Over the Beach' testing, successfully firing after being submerged in dirt and water. While it performed flawlessly in dirt and water submersion tests, attempts to fire underwater resulted in failures, attributed to Tula steel-cased ammunition and light primer strikes. This contrasts with previous Glock Gen 4 failure tests, positioning the P226 as a robust alternative.

Quick Summary

The Sig Sauer P226 passed 'Over the Beach' testing, firing successfully after submersion in dirt and water. However, attempts to fire underwater resulted in failures, attributed to light primer strikes from Tula steel-cased ammunition.

Chapters

  1. 00:33Intro: P226 vs Glock & OTB Test
  2. 01:16Sig P226 Baseline Function Test
  3. 01:51Dirt & Mud Stress Test Results
  4. 03:09Water Submersion ('Over the Beach') Test
  5. 04:41Underwater Firing Attempt & Failures

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Sig Sauer P226 perform in the 'Over the Beach' test?

The Sig Sauer P226 performed exceptionally well in the 'Over the Beach' test. It successfully fired after being submerged in dirt and mud, and also after being dunked in water, demonstrating its robust design for wet conditions.

Did the Sig P226 fail during the water submersion test?

The P226 did not fail during the initial water submersion test; it fired five rounds immediately after being pulled from the water. Failures occurred only when attempting to fire the weapon while it was fully submerged.

What caused the Sig P226 to fail when fired underwater?

Failures during underwater firing were attributed to the use of Tula steel-cased ammunition, which produced light primer strikes. This suggests the ammunition may not have had sufficient primer hardness for underwater ignition.

How does the Sig P226 compare to Glock based on this test?

This test positions the Sig Sauer P226 as a highly reliable option, especially in wet conditions, contrasting with previous Glock Gen 4 failure videos. The P226 demonstrated superior performance in dirt and water submersion scenarios.

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