Is the p226 frame the same as p226 .22lr?

John K · 04-18-2012, 08:39 AM

If I buy a p226 .22lr for plinking and added a 9mm conversion kit would the gun be identical to a brand new p226 9mm?

The reason I ask is I can get a p226 .22 lr for $575 AND the 9mm conversion kit for $285, total cost = $860.

If I buy a p226 9mm AND a .22lr conversion kit, it would cost $825 for the gun and $285 for the kit, total = $1110.

What am I missing?

Thanks for the help!

T34C · 04-18-2012, 08:42 AM

Yup, exact same. I can't remember the price, but when you buy the 226 in .22 you get a coupon for 9mm upgrade.

Smith3466 · 04-18-2012, 08:47 AM

Yep same frame.

John K · 04-18-2012, 09:15 AM

Thanks for replying guys!

If the frames are identical then it would be a good deal for me to get the .22lr and the 9mm conversion kit.

I'll save a couple hundred bucks!

Sweet! thanks again.

John

T34C · 04-18-2012, 09:24 AM

That's how I purchased mine...

John K · 04-18-2012, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T34C

That's how I purchased mine...

Hey T34C,

Did you get the beavertail or classic version?

How does the 9mm run? Compliments/complaints...

Thanks again!

Sigarms228 · 04-18-2012, 01:00 PM

Is the locking insert the same though ??

John K · 04-18-2012, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sigarms228

Is the locking insert the same though ??

Does anyone know? Thanks.

drshame · 04-18-2012, 04:44 PM

I did the .22LR Classic 226 and added a .357 sig top end.
Takes about 10 seconds to change.
My conversion kit works great and saved me money.

But I wonder if the new conversion top end is ever checked for accuracy by the factory..or just assembled, packaged and shipped.
My .357sig conversion kit is not the hammer I hoped it might be.
Probably me.

John K · 04-18-2012, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drshame

I did the .22LR Classic 226 and added a .357 sig top end.
Takes about 10 seconds to change.
My conversion kit works great and saved me money.

But I wonder if the new conversion top end is ever checked for accuracy by the factory..or just assembled, packaged and shipped.
My .357sig conversion kit is not the hammer I hoped it might be.
Probably me.

Looks great drshame.

What do you mean the kit is not the hammer you hoped for....? Thanks!
(yeah,...noob here)

WhiteWidow21 · 04-18-2012, 07:02 PM

This is my plan.

drshame · 04-19-2012, 04:46 PM

"Not the hammer I hoped it might be"

The .22 top end prints nice groups, roughly where I put them, with some touching groups showing good accuracy, imho.

With the .357sig conversion, I get no groupings, and the spread is seemingly random. I've shot regular 357 Magnums and 1911's for years so the recoil doesn't bother me too much. I got similar poor performance from several factory loads, so I don't think it's a unique problem to the ammo.
I have to get use to the pistol and the load, but I am disappointed with performance of the .357sig conversion kit.
It;s back home at Sig for an evaluation and trigger job. I'll see how it shoots when it gets back home.
Did I mention the original .22 classic LR Configuration is GREAT!

04-18-2012, 08:39 AM	#1
John K Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 6	Is the p226 frame the same as p226 .22lr? If I buy a p226 .22lr for plinking and added a 9mm conversion kit would the gun be identical to a brand new p226 9mm? The reason I ask is I can get a p226 .22 lr for $575 AND the 9mm conversion kit for $285, total cost = $860. If I buy a p226 9mm AND a .22lr conversion kit, it would cost $825 for the gun and $285 for the kit, total = $1110. What am I missing? Thanks for the help!

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04-18-2012, 08:42 AM	#2
T34C Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 55	Yup, exact same. I can't remember the price, but when you buy the 226 in .22 you get a coupon for 9mm upgrade.

04-18-2012, 08:47 AM	#3
Smith3466 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Castle Posts: 716	Yep same frame.

04-18-2012, 09:15 AM	#4
John K Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 6	Thanks for replying guys! If the frames are identical then it would be a good deal for me to get the .22lr and the 9mm conversion kit. I'll save a couple hundred bucks! Sweet! thanks again. John

04-18-2012, 09:24 AM	#5
T34C Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 55	That's how I purchased mine...

04-18-2012, 01:00 PM	#7
Sigarms228 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 522	Is the locking insert the same though ??

04-18-2012, 04:44 PM	#9
drshame Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: fla Posts: 182	I did the .22LR Classic 226 and added a .357 sig top end. Takes about 10 seconds to change. My conversion kit works great and saved me money. But I wonder if the new conversion top end is ever checked for accuracy by the factory..or just assembled, packaged and shipped. My .357sig conversion kit is not the hammer I hoped it might be. Probably me.

04-18-2012, 07:02 PM	#11
WhiteWidow21 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 23	This is my plan.

04-19-2012, 04:46 PM	#12
drshame Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: fla Posts: 182	"Not the hammer I hoped it might be" The .22 top end prints nice groups, roughly where I put them, with some touching groups showing good accuracy, imho. With the .357sig conversion, I get no groupings, and the spread is seemingly random. I've shot regular 357 Magnums and 1911's for years so the recoil doesn't bother me too much. I got similar poor performance from several factory loads, so I don't think it's a unique problem to the ammo. I have to get use to the pistol and the load, but I am disappointed with performance of the .357sig conversion kit. It;s back home at Sig for an evaluation and trigger job. I'll see how it shoots when it gets back home. Did I mention the original .22 classic LR Configuration is GREAT!