SIG Side By Side: P226 Elite & P229 Elite

Published on October 2, 2011
Duration: 5:41

This video provides a detailed side-by-side comparison of the SIG Sauer P226 Elite and P229 Elite. It highlights key dimensional differences, including slide thickness and grip circumference, and examines internal components like recoil springs and guide rods. The P226 is presented as a full-size option with a thinner grip, while the P229 is a more compact pistol with a slightly thicker slide.

Quick Summary

The SIG P226 Elite is a full-size pistol, longer and slightly taller than the compact P229 Elite, but features a thinner grip circumference. The P229's slide is about 1/10th inch thicker, and it uses a more robust 4-wire recoil spring compared to the P226's 3-wire spring.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: P226 Elite vs P229 Elite
  2. 00:34External Dimensions: Length, Height, Grip
  3. 01:20Slide Thickness Comparison
  4. 02:01Chamber and Frame Differences
  5. 02:57Recoil Springs & Guide Rods
  6. 04:14Barrel and Internal Slide Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main external differences between the SIG P226 Elite and P229 Elite?

The P226 Elite is a full-size pistol, making it longer and slightly taller than the compact P229 Elite. However, the P226 has a thinner grip circumference by about a quarter inch compared to the P229.

How does the slide thickness compare between the P226 Elite and P229 Elite?

The P229 Elite's slide is approximately 1/10th of an inch thicker than the P226 Elite's slide. This difference contributes to the P229 potentially feeling bulkier in hand.

What are the differences in recoil springs and guide rods for the P226 Elite and P229 Elite?

The P229 (in .40 S&W) features a beefier guide rod and a tighter 4-wire braided recoil spring. The P226 (in 9mm) uses a thinner guide rod and a standard 3-wire braided recoil spring.

Are the frames of the SIG P226 Elite and P229 Elite identical?

Internally, the frames are nearly identical. However, the P229 frame is slightly longer overall, and the P226 features a tapered cut on its chamber housing, while the P229's is more squared.

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