S&W 41 vs Sig P226 classic 22LR

joel30 · December 24, 2009, 07:33 PM

I have a S&W model 41 and a Sig P226 9MM. I'm considering selling the S&W 41 and purchasing the Sig P226 classic 22LR primarily because it's on the same frame as the 9MM. The only difference is the 9MM is a bit heavier than the 22LR which maks sense. Being able to go from the 22LR to the 9MM on the same frame is very appealing.

I understand the Sig 22LR is very accurate and high quality but I haven't shot one. My dilemma is the S&W 41 is really sweet and arguably the best 22LR made in it's price range.

Does anyone out there have a Sig P226 Classic 22LR that can comment?

joel30

_W_ · December 24, 2009, 07:49 PM

The Sig P226 Classic 22 is $608.00 according to Sig's website. I don't have one but thats a pretty penny for a .22lr

MRL21 · December 24, 2009, 08:26 PM

I can't say I'd sell the 41 to buy the 226, I regret the only time I ever sold one gun to buy another. I know you want opinions on the 226 .22, but I figure I would rather warn you not to make the mistake of selling a gun to buy another. Especially when it sounds like you are truely happy with the greatness of the gun you already have.

Tom2 · December 24, 2009, 08:28 PM

Lot to pay for a .22 pistol unless it is guaranteed target grade or a collectable. Despite the features it shares with your current pistol. If you ever upgrade from the Sig 9, I hope the Sig .22 has what it takes to stand on it's own besides being an understudy to another pistol. Otherwise you might regret selling the Smith, then.

NJgunowner · December 24, 2009, 09:43 PM

Why not just get the .22 conversion for your p226 and spend half the money?

December 24, 2009, 07:33 PM	#1
joel30 Junior Member Join Date: December 24, 2009 Posts: 1	S&W 41 vs Sig P226 classic 22LR I have a S&W model 41 and a Sig P226 9MM. I'm considering selling the S&W 41 and purchasing the Sig P226 classic 22LR primarily because it's on the same frame as the 9MM. The only difference is the 9MM is a bit heavier than the 22LR which maks sense. Being able to go from the 22LR to the 9MM on the same frame is very appealing. I understand the Sig 22LR is very accurate and high quality but I haven't shot one. My dilemma is the S&W 41 is really sweet and arguably the best 22LR made in it's price range. Does anyone out there have a Sig P226 Classic 22LR that can comment? joel30

December 24, 2009, 07:49 PM	#2
_W_ Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2007 Posts: 249	The Sig P226 Classic 22 is $608.00 according to Sig's website. I don't have one but thats a pretty penny for a .22lr

December 24, 2009, 08:26 PM	#3
MRL21 Member Join Date: December 15, 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 60	I can't say I'd sell the 41 to buy the 226, I regret the only time I ever sold one gun to buy another. I know you want opinions on the 226 .22, but I figure I would rather warn you not to make the mistake of selling a gun to buy another. Especially when it sounds like you are truely happy with the greatness of the gun you already have.

December 24, 2009, 08:28 PM	#4
Tom2 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,676	Lot to pay for a .22 pistol unless it is guaranteed target grade or a collectable. Despite the features it shares with your current pistol. If you ever upgrade from the Sig 9, I hope the Sig .22 has what it takes to stand on it's own besides being an understudy to another pistol. Otherwise you might regret selling the Smith, then.

December 24, 2009, 09:43 PM	#5
NJgunowner Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,260	Why not just get the .22 conversion for your p226 and spend half the money?