Sig 226 w/large extractor

[justinsyndicate]

Picked up a new 226 the other day... Has a reworked barrel, slide, and ejector. Haven't taken it to the range yet. Anyone notice this? It's not even reflected on their website yet.

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[NavyBob]

SigArms decided to "beef" up the extractor after compiling information concerning pre-mature wear out / failures from the short extractor. I recently purchased another P226 with the same long "ugly" extractor and to offer my opinion, after owning numerous Sigs with the regular one and I have never, Never experienced a problem.

Heck, in the old days, the extractor used to be internal. I believe they should have left it alone.

 

[jordanka16]

Yup, something that's supposed to make them more reliable. My West German P226 has the internal extractor, it looks better and has never missed a beat.

 

[guitarguy]

That's interesting, I just bought a factory refurb (CPO) P226 with a UU serial # prefix , no rail and it has the short extractor. Mine is 9mm.
My German P228 has the internal one.
Meh, it's a Sig, it works.

 

[NavyBob]

Although I just bought the P226 "Texas Special Edition" with the new Texas size extractor, I have never had a problem with the short one on any of my Sig's. I'd prefer the short smaller one, but at the end of the day, it didn't stop me from buying it.

 

[DGunslinger]

Off topic of extractor size:
I heard that Sig has stopped production for the public of the 226 MK25 to put more AR's in production. Unlike most Sig 226 pistols the MK25 has a chrome lined barrel and a few other desirable features. Any one who has been on the fence about owning one of these guns should buy while you can. I saw one at NW Armory for $885 or so a few days ago. I am not suggesting it will become a collectors item but the MK25 does make for a good personal weapon (only exception being the limited selection of holsters available).