SIG P226 Classic 22lr Enhancements

[Navspecwar]

As an owner of a SIG P226 Classic .22lr with the .40SW X-Change kit, I'm surprised to see some negative posts on the quality of your SIG 22lr’s, my own personal experience been exactly the opposite, and as SIG owner and operator for well over 20 years, first a member of the armed forces and then as a civilian, I have always been extremely pleased with their products over all, that said I have found it necessary to make a few changes to the SIG factory offering, which won't break the bank and can be accomplished quickly and easily.

1. For those of you who choose to purchase a SIG Classic .22lr, I would highly recommend you check out Sigpower.com (https://www.collectors-society-slabs.com/shoppingcart/products/Follower.html) and pickup the SIG .22lr Upgrade Kit. First it has a â€Follower†that will lock the slide back when the final round is discharged. You also get a Stainless Steel Guide Rod to replace the polymer GR now common to SIG’s. Then you get new springs and a shorter mag-plug so you can turn you 10 round mag into a 15 round mag. Jeff’s products are of the highest quality and function exactly as advertised, and they really enhance your SIG .22lr.

2. I would recommend for those of you who have the dedicated center fire or X-Change Kit 9mm, 357SIG, .40SW, etc… pick up a Stainless Steel Guide Rod from Steve Bedair (http://guiderod.com/) he makes the highest quality center fire GR’s available. Also if you are not pleased with your SIG Mags, you need to pick- up some Mec-Gar (http://www.mec-gar.com/) mags.

All of these enhancements are relatively cheap and will improve the performance and function of your SIG         

[imschur]

Thanks for the info

[Microgunner]

Thanks for the information. I own a SIG P226 Classic 22 and after lapping the slide it functions perfectly.

My only complaint is the mismatched colors between the slide and frame.

Like you, I purchased a .40S&W X-Change kit, as well as a .357SIG barrel and a 9mm X-Change kit.

Four calibers in one case, my go to pistol.

I have not changed the guide rods because the factory rods have caused me no problems, yet. I'll keep an eye on them.