SIG P226 or P226 Blackwater???

cupsz71 · October 22nd, 2009, 06:37 PM

K here's what it comes down to & and it's probably a "NO-BRAINER".... I also posted this on SIGFORUM.

But hey.....I'm a newb to SIGS..............

I came across an older used P226 Blkwtr (no upper slide stamp) w/4 15rnd mags & "combat" sites in 9mm - out the door at my local FFL for $875.
They claim it has a low round count, and by how nice of shape it's in I'm inclined to believe them after admiring it thismorning.

hmmmm.

OR....a firearms instructor/friend that I shoot w/frequently offered up HIS P226 Black Stainless Police Edt. (SRT?) w/frnt rail 9mm w/spring kit installed - TRUGLOW Tritium fiber optic front sight - hogue rubber finger grooved grips - 4 18rnd mags w/2+ round extention baseplates for $550....oh and Blackhawk holster.

So my question is: IS the "Blackwater" ver. all that & a box of chicklets? and worthy of the $325 dollar difference?
As for the "Blackwater" logo, I'm all for the "coolness" factor....but if there's no real difference in the gun itself from other SIG's, the $$$ difference has got me leaning heavily towards my buddies P226.

What's everybody's thoughts?

FYI : I borrowed/shot my friend's 226 at lunch and....WOW me likes. For the 1st time ever shooting a SIG..I like the feel and the surprising "stout" recoil w/o the expected mussle flip. It shot straight back and I was able to "get back on target" quickly.
I only had time to put 50rnds on paper at 10-12 yrds and found that it shot low-left?? w/a 6°Clock hold... but in a NICE 1-2" grouping!

Bottom line - I like the 226. I want a 226. DO I need a 226?

........... I thinks I'm gonna get me a 226.

I'm just pondering the difference in $$$.

thanks all.

Bark'n · October 22nd, 2009, 06:49 PM

Get the one from your friend for the cheaper price and don't look back!

Plus, you'll have a nice pistol without the federal paperwork if you make it a sale between individuals!

NosaMSirhC · October 22nd, 2009, 07:43 PM

+1 on getting the one your buddy has. All of that "Blackwater" stuff is just marketing tactics anyway. All of those guys down there in Moyock are Glock fans anyway.

Everyone needs at least one Sig but be careful, you could get the "Signess". Signess is like potato chips, you can't have only one.

Mine all started innocently enough with a P220R and then I found a P232 and then a Mosquito for my son (don't consider it a Sig), then a P229 and lastly a P6. I fondled a P239 today but talked myself out of it since I am contemplating defection to the dark side.

You won't go wrong with a Sig in my opinion.

Be Safe,

NosaM

Guns and more · October 22nd, 2009, 09:07 PM

I like the "Blackwater edition". It came with 5 magazines. I almost bought one, except it felt too big in my hand. I got an
H&K P-30 instead.
I thought they all had the slide stamp. Otherwise you are buying a 226 with Blackwater grips.

But for $325 extra? No.

buckeyeLCPL · October 22nd, 2009, 09:17 PM

I'm no expert on Sigs, but I'd go with the one your friend has for sale. I don't think the Blackwater stuff is worth all the extra cash.

SIXTO · October 22nd, 2009, 09:45 PM

Buy your friends 226.

Thumper · October 23rd, 2009, 02:35 AM

Yeah, your friends is a better deal unless you really want the Blackwater!

AutoFan · October 23rd, 2009, 02:51 AM

Get your friend's P226, it is a better deal all the way around.

Near as I can tell, the Blackwater version is just marketing.

ECHOONE · October 23rd, 2009, 03:31 AM

No Brainer for sure...................................Your buddy's gun hands down!!!!!!!!!!

EAJ · October 23rd, 2009, 09:54 AM

I'm pleased with my SIG P226 Elite Stainless, but would also like a Blackwater Tactical. They're pretty popular right now. :)

October 22nd, 2009, 06:37 PM	#1
cupsz71 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 155	SIG P226 or P226 Blackwater??? K here's what it comes down to & and it's probably a "NO-BRAINER".... I also posted this on SIGFORUM. But hey.....I'm a newb to SIGS.............. I came across an older used P226 Blkwtr (no upper slide stamp) w/4 15rnd mags & "combat" sites in 9mm - out the door at my local FFL for $875. They claim it has a low round count, and by how nice of shape it's in I'm inclined to believe them after admiring it thismorning. hmmmm. OR....a firearms instructor/friend that I shoot w/frequently offered up HIS P226 Black Stainless Police Edt. (SRT?) w/frnt rail 9mm w/spring kit installed - TRUGLOW Tritium fiber optic front sight - hogue rubber finger grooved grips - 4 18rnd mags w/2+ round extention baseplates for $550....oh and Blackhawk holster. So my question is: IS the "Blackwater" ver. all that & a box of chicklets? and worthy of the $325 dollar difference? As for the "Blackwater" logo, I'm all for the "coolness" factor....but if there's no real difference in the gun itself from other SIG's, the $$$ difference has got me leaning heavily towards my buddies P226. What's everybody's thoughts? FYI : I borrowed/shot my friend's 226 at lunch and....WOW me likes. For the 1st time ever shooting a SIG..I like the feel and the surprising "stout" recoil w/o the expected mussle flip. It shot straight back and I was able to "get back on target" quickly. I only had time to put 50rnds on paper at 10-12 yrds and found that it shot low-left?? w/a 6°Clock hold... but in a NICE 1-2" grouping! Bottom line - I like the 226. I want a 226. DO I need a 226?........... I thinks I'm gonna get me a 226. I'm just pondering the difference in $$$. thanks all. __________________ XD9sc w/CT Laser Grip SIGSauer P226SCT (New!) SIGSauer P238(on layaway) S&W 5906 BERETTA 92FS BERSA T380 - RUGER Single Six .22

October 22nd, 2009, 06:49 PM	#2
Bark'n VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Central Missouri Posts: 4,298	Get the one from your friend for the cheaper price and don't look back! Plus, you'll have a nice pistol without the federal paperwork if you make it a sale between individuals! __________________ -Bark'n Semper Fi "The gun is the great equalizer... For it is the gun, that allows the meek to repel the monsters; Whom are bigger, stronger and without conscience, will prey on those of us who without one, would surely perish."

October 22nd, 2009, 07:43 PM	#3
NosaMSirhC Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: 23435 Posts: 141	+1 on getting the one your buddy has. All of that "Blackwater" stuff is just marketing tactics anyway. All of those guys down there in Moyock are Glock fans anyway. Everyone needs at least one Sig but be careful, you could get the "Signess". Signess is like potato chips, you can't have only one. Mine all started innocently enough with a P220R and then I found a P232 and then a Mosquito for my son (don't consider it a Sig), then a P229 and lastly a P6. I fondled a P239 today but talked myself out of it since I am contemplating defection to the dark side. You won't go wrong with a Sig in my opinion. Be Safe, NosaM __________________ "In a crisis, you will not rise to the occasion, but you will default to the level of your training."

October 22nd, 2009, 09:07 PM	#4
Guns and more Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fl Posts: 835	I like the "Blackwater edition". It came with 5 magazines. I almost bought one, except it felt too big in my hand. I got an H&K P-30 instead. I thought they all had the slide stamp. Otherwise you are buying a 226 with Blackwater grips. But for $325 extra? No. Last edited by Guns and more; October 23rd, 2009 at 12:02 AM..

October 22nd, 2009, 09:17 PM	#5
buckeyeLCPL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somestanplace Posts: 2,996	I'm no expert on Sigs, but I'd go with the one your friend has for sale. I don't think the Blackwater stuff is worth all the extra cash. __________________ Fortes Fortuna Juvat We're mules lad. Mules that kill. TJR

October 22nd, 2009, 09:45 PM	#6
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 12,258	Buy your friends 226. __________________ _________________ \|^^^^^^^^^^^^^\| \|___ \| SIXTO EXPRESS---\| \|\|'\|";,__. \|_..._...___________\| \|\|_\|_\|...,] "(@)'(@)""""\|(@)(@)*****(@)

October 23rd, 2009, 02:35 AM	#7
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,597	Yeah, your friends is a better deal unless you really want the Blackwater! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

October 23rd, 2009, 02:51 AM	#8
AutoFan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 1,143	Get your friend's P226, it is a better deal all the way around. Near as I can tell, the Blackwater version is just marketing.

October 23rd, 2009, 03:31 AM	#9
ECHOONE Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: FL Posts: 91	No Brainer for sure...................................Your buddy's gun hands down!!!!!!!!!!

October 23rd, 2009, 09:54 AM	#10
EAJ Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Posts: 167	I'm pleased with my SIG P226 Elite Stainless, but would also like a Blackwater Tactical. They're pretty popular right now. :)

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