Picked up first handgun today. W. German p226

nadrepadre · September 16, 2012, 06:47 AM

I grew up shooting nothing but deer rifles my entire life. My father considered pistols and semi automatics in general to be "unsafe" and never bought me a handgun in his name when I was under age. Many years later I was finally in a position to purchase. Settled on the p226. Mine is a LEO trade in/surplus for $425 from Wideners. The rails on the frame are still matte black like the rest of the frame. Has lots of holster wear but I think it adds some character.

any marks on the frame rails is light reflecting off the grease. The grip screws have some surface rust after the complete teardown and degreasing. Didn't think to put any oil on them or rub the silicone cloth over the grips so don't give me any crap!

sigarms228 · September 16, 2012, 07:55 AM

Congrats! Nothing like starting out with one of the finest combat pistols ever made! I have a couple P226s myself. Enjoy shooting it.

Mrgunsngear · September 16, 2012, 08:03 AM

That's a very fine firearm for a good price...

BloodyBucket03 · September 16, 2012, 08:45 AM

Nice, have fun shooting it

jedi391 · September 16, 2012, 02:13 PM

One of the very best pistols ever made. Only downside is that it will probably be difficult to ever find anything better now.

TXAZ · September 16, 2012, 02:27 PM

And a good price.

abber · September 16, 2012, 03:38 PM

My P226 is the best shooter I have, out of 13 handguns. I can drill a 1 inch shoot-n-see patch at 7 yards no problem with it. I have put 50 rounds through a single hole (with a couple of fliers, of course) at the same distance. Not bragging, as I am not a terrific shot. It is just a very easy gun to shoot well. I love that gun.

nadrepadre · September 16, 2012, 05:12 PM

I've only shot my dad's s&w m29 in .44 mag, a glock 21 and s&w sigma. I was actually able to shoot 5'' groups at 10 yards with the p226. pics at the top

September 16, 2012, 06:47 AM	#1
nadrepadre Member Join Date: September 12, 2012 Posts: 27	Picked up first handgun today. W. German p226 I grew up shooting nothing but deer rifles my entire life. My father considered pistols and semi automatics in general to be "unsafe" and never bought me a handgun in his name when I was under age. Many years later I was finally in a position to purchase. Settled on the p226. Mine is a LEO trade in/surplus for $425 from Wideners. The rails on the frame are still matte black like the rest of the frame. Has lots of holster wear but I think it adds some character. any marks on the frame rails is light reflecting off the grease. The grip screws have some surface rust after the complete teardown and degreasing. Didn't think to put any oil on them or rub the silicone cloth over the grips so don't give me any crap! Last edited by nadrepadre; September 16, 2012 at 05:26 PM.

September 16, 2012, 08:03 AM	#3
Mrgunsngear Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 3,415	That's a very fine firearm for a good price... __________________ Mrgunsngear Youtube Channel

September 16, 2012, 08:45 AM	#4
BloodyBucket03 Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2005 Location: Wake Forest, North Carolina Posts: 188	Congrats Nice, have fun shooting it __________________ "Better to fight for something than live for nothing."-General George S. Patton "He said to them, "But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and "if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buyone.'' Luke 22:36

September 16, 2012, 02:27 PM	#6
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	Good choice And a good price. __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

September 16, 2012, 03:38 PM	#7
abber Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2008 Location: PRK Posts: 735	My P226 is the best shooter I have, out of 13 handguns. I can drill a 1 inch shoot-n-see patch at 7 yards no problem with it. I have put 50 rounds through a single hole (with a couple of fliers, of course) at the same distance. Not bragging, as I am not a terrific shot. It is just a very easy gun to shoot well. I love that gun. __________________ I ain't got no safe queens. I shoots em all...

September 16, 2012, 07:55 AM	#2
sigarms228 Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2011 Posts: 1,768	Congrats! Nothing like starting out with one of the finest combat pistols ever made! I have a couple P226s myself. Enjoy shooting it.

September 16, 2012, 02:13 PM	#5
jedi391 Member Join Date: August 12, 2004 Posts: 89	One of the very best pistols ever made. Only downside is that it will probably be difficult to ever find anything better now.

September 16, 2012, 05:12 PM	#8
nadrepadre Member Join Date: September 12, 2012 Posts: 27	I've only shot my dad's s&w m29 in .44 mag, a glock 21 and s&w sigma. I was actually able to shoot 5'' groups at 10 yards with the p226. pics at the top