Sig Sauer P226R vs Sig P226 Mk25

FrosSsT · January 20, 2013, 09:27 PM

I am in the market for a Sig P226. Before the inflation I really wanted a Sig Mk25, but they are now going for around $1300. I found a few Sig P226R's for sale around $850 NIB. My question is this - is the MK25 variant really worth the extra money (the water resistant finish and what not) than a normal railed P226?

Edited to include the E2

sigarms228 · January 20, 2013, 10:54 PM

IMO no - not at all, especially for that difference unless you are near salt water spray/mist a lot. All my SIGs are plain Jane variety, as they originally were, and they have all been awesome.

You will love the P226.

mxsailor803 · January 20, 2013, 11:24 PM

Get the 226R. Unless its gonna be on a boat in saltwater.

tristar viper · January 21, 2013, 06:06 AM

There's no reason for you to spend the extra money. I have a P226 Navy, but back when I bought it I paid only a minimal amount more to have it than a regular 226, and it was nowhere close to $1300.....about $850 is what I paid, brand new. It's true there are slight differences between the MK25 and my Navy, but they are essentially the same gun.

FrosSsT · January 21, 2013, 06:11 PM

I found a (NIB) P226 E2 for $800. From the research I have done these are supposed to have better ergonomics along with a better trigger (SRT). Are there any downsides to this version or anything I have skipped across?

January 20, 2013, 09:27 PM	#1
FrosSsT Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 540	Sig Sauer P226R vs Sig P226 Mk25 I am in the market for a Sig P226. Before the inflation I really wanted a Sig Mk25, but they are now going for around $1300. I found a few Sig P226R's for sale around $850 NIB. My question is this - is the MK25 variant really worth the extra money (the water resistant finish and what not) than a normal railed P226? Edited to include the E2 Last edited by FrosSsT; January 21, 2013 at 06:12 PM.

January 20, 2013, 10:54 PM	#2
sigarms228 Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2011 Posts: 416	IMO no - not at all, especially for that difference unless you are near salt water spray/mist a lot. All my SIGs are plain Jane variety, as they originally were, and they have all been awesome. You will love the P226.

January 20, 2013, 11:24 PM	#3
mxsailor803 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2010 Location: jacksonville, fl Posts: 320	Get the 226R. Unless its gonna be on a boat in saltwater.

January 21, 2013, 06:06 AM	#4
tristar viper Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 818	There's no reason for you to spend the extra money. I have a P226 Navy, but back when I bought it I paid only a minimal amount more to have it than a regular 226, and it was nowhere close to $1300.....about $850 is what I paid, brand new. It's true there are slight differences between the MK25 and my Navy, but they are essentially the same gun.

January 21, 2013, 06:11 PM	#5
FrosSsT Senior Member Join Date: July 17, 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 540	I found a (NIB) P226 E2 for $800. From the research I have done these are supposed to have better ergonomics along with a better trigger (SRT). Are there any downsides to this version or anything I have skipped across?