Torture Test! Sig Legion P226 vs Rex Zero 1

Published on August 29, 2016
Duration: 30:57

A rigorous torture test comparing the Sig P226 Legion and the Arex Rex Zero 1 revealed surprising results. The significantly more affordable Rex Zero 1 outperformed the premium Sig P226 Legion, enduring submersion in water, sand, dirt, and mud with zero malfunctions. The Sig P226 Legion experienced multiple failures to chamber and erratic ejection after the dirt test, and ultimately seized completely during the sand stage of an 'ultimate' no-rinse test.

Quick Summary

The Arex Rex Zero 1 outperformed the Sig P226 Legion in a rigorous torture test involving water, sand, dirt, and mud. The Rex Zero 1 completed all stages without malfunctions, while the P226 Legion experienced multiple failures to chamber, erratic ejection, and eventually seized completely.

Chapters

  1. 00:00New Torture Test Methodology Explained
  2. 01:21Test Subjects: Rex Zero 1 vs. Sig P226 Legion
  3. 02:16Detailed Torture Test Protocol
  4. 05:13Rex Zero 1 Torture Test Results
  5. 08:11Sig P226 Legion Torture Test Failures
  6. 12:21Sig P226 Legion Cleaning & Re-Test
  7. 14:46Ultimate Torture Test: Rex Zero 1
  8. 17:46Ultimate Torture Test: Sig P226 Legion Fails
  9. 21:22Final Assessment & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Arex Rex Zero 1 perform in the torture test?

The Arex Rex Zero 1 successfully completed all stages of the torture test, including submersion in water, burial in sand and dirt, and immersion in thick mud, firing all rounds without any malfunctions. It only failed to lock open on the final empty magazine after the mud stage in the ultimate test.

What issues did the Sig P226 Legion encounter during the torture test?

The Sig P226 Legion experienced multiple failures to chamber and erratic ejection during the dirt stage. After cleaning, it still failed to lock open on an empty magazine during the mud test. In the ultimate test, it seized completely during the sand stage.

What was the methodology of the handgun torture test?

The test involved four stages: submerging the pistol in tap water and firing 10 rounds, burying it in play sand and firing 10 rounds then rinsing, burying it in topsoil and firing 10 rounds then rinsing, and finally burying it in thick mud and firing 10 rounds. Fiocchi 124gr 9mm ball ammunition was used.

Which pistol was more reliable under extreme conditions?

The Arex Rex Zero 1 proved significantly more reliable under extreme environmental conditions than the Sig P226 Legion. The Rex Zero 1 completed the entire test cycle without malfunctions, while the P226 Legion experienced numerous failures and eventually seized.

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