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SIG Sauer P226
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SIGSauerP226

Pistols · Switzerland · 1981
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SIGSauerP226

SIG Sauer P226
SIG Sauer P226 Photo: user:Rama, cropped and retouched by user:Atirador. · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 fr
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
75
Accuracy
85
Magazine Capacity
70
Reliability
90
Concealability
60
Ergonomics
85
Recoil Control
85
Maintenance Ease
80
Modularity
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Switzerland
CategoryPistols
EraCold War
In service1981
Operators36 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
80
Pistols MASS Rating
6/112
Cold War
30/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
75
Accuracy
85
Magazine Capacity
70
Reliability
90
Concealability
60
Ergonomics
85
Recoil Control
85
Maintenance Ease
80
Modularity
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
SIG Sauer P226
Category
Production
1981–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
80
pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1984
  • Service Entry Year1985
  • Weight (Empty)0.964 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
  • Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum, 7.65mm Parabellum, 9×21mm IMI, .357 SIG, .40 S&W, .22 LR
  • Calibre9 mm
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
  • Barrel Length112 mm
  • Sight TypeIron sights
  • Sight Radius196 mm
  • Iron SightsYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
  • Overall Length196 mm
▤Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1989
⬢Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width38.1 mm
  • Height140 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1981Production started
45
years in service
36
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Firearm action type where the energy from firing a cartridge cycles the action via rearward movement of the barrel or slide.
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