SIG P226 .22Classic / .357SIG conversion

Microgunner · March 3, 2011, 01:06 PM

I just purchased the .357SIG X-Change kit for my P226 .22Classic. Cool...

chadstrickland · March 3, 2011, 03:30 PM

Nice looking conversion....I just got a sig sauer p226 tac ops...and im going to shoot it this weekend...so no idea on accuracy....but yours is a sweet looking pistol

aarondhgraham · March 3, 2011, 03:38 PM

Congrats on your buy.

I'm going to eagerly await a range report from you,,,
I'm intrigued by the concept of converting a .22 to a centerfire,,,
That's backwards from the norm but in a strange way of thinking it makes sense.

If you get a moment give us your experience shooting the .22 Classic,,,
I have a CZ-75B Kadet in .22 LR that I truly love to shoot,,,
Something about a full size/weight .22 pistol,,,
Makes my Ruger 22/45 feel like a toy.

Aarond

Microgunner · March 3, 2011, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aarondhgraham

I'm intrigued by the concept of converting a .22 to a centerfire,,,
That's backwards from the norm but in a strange way of thinking it makes sense.

aaron, I purchased the .22 Classic first then converted to centerfire because that way cost $51 less than the P226 .357SIG alone. The conversion comes with SIG night sights and one mag. So two calibers for less than the price of one. Same exact parts. Go figure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aarondhgraham

If you get a moment give us your experience shooting the .22 Classic,,,

The .22 Classic was a little stiff and reliably challenged at first until I lapped the slide. Now it is very reliable and accuracy is reasonable for a combat piece. 2" groups @10 yards offhand.

PS I also own a CZ75 Kadet and the Kadet has the edge in "feel" since the SIG P226 22 Classic uses an aluminum slide.

AK103K · March 3, 2011, 04:27 PM

Thats looking sexier than my Skeeter.

Do both slides have night sights, and what are they getting for the 9mm?

Microgunner · March 3, 2011, 04:31 PM

The .357SIG, as well as the 9mm and 40S&W uppers, have night sights and the .22lr upper has adjustable 3 dot target sights.

All (3) centerfire conversions for the P226 cost the same, in my case (wholesale,we're an FFL dealer) $264.00.

March 3, 2011, 01:06 PM	#1
Microgunner Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,324	SIG P226 .22Classic / .357SIG conversion I just purchased the .357SIG X-Change kit for my P226 .22Classic. Cool... __________________ *Proud NRA Benefactor Member*

March 3, 2011, 03:30 PM	#2
chadstrickland Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2011 Location: alabama Posts: 537	Nice looking conversion....I just got a sig sauer p226 tac ops...and im going to shoot it this weekend...so no idea on accuracy....but yours is a sweet looking pistol __________________ Two weapons that was designed by the same man still in use by the us military 100 years later...1911 and m2...is there anything that comes close.....lol annd maybe perhaps a sig sauer p226 tac ops edition..

March 3, 2011, 03:38 PM	#3
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Hey Microgunner,,, Congrats on your buy. I'm going to eagerly await a range report from you,,, I'm intrigued by the concept of converting a .22 to a centerfire,,, That's backwards from the norm but in a strange way of thinking it makes sense. If you get a moment give us your experience shooting the .22 Classic,,, I have a CZ-75B Kadet in .22 LR that I truly love to shoot,,, Something about a full size/weight .22 pistol,,, Makes my Ruger 22/45 feel like a toy. Aarond __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

March 3, 2011, 04:31 PM	#6
Microgunner Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,324	The .357SIG, as well as the 9mm and 40S&W uppers, have night sights and the .22lr upper has adjustable 3 dot target sights. All (3) centerfire conversions for the P226 cost the same, in my case (wholesale,we're an FFL dealer) $264.00. __________________ *Proud NRA Benefactor Member*

March 3, 2011, 04:27 PM	#5
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	Thats looking sexier than my Skeeter. Do both slides have night sights, and what are they getting for the 9mm?