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SIG Sauer P6: A West German Bargain… for now.

Among SIG Sauer collectors and enthusiasts, West German SIGs occupy a position of reverence. Whether or not West German SIGs are superior to the more modern US-made SIGs is a matter of debate best left for others to rehash. All I'll say on the ...

Progression of SIG Sauer Hammer Strut and Mainspring Assemblies

If you've ever thought about replacing part or all of the mainspring assembly in your SIG Sauer P-Series pistol, you may have noticed that a number of different parts and part numbers are available -- and it's easy to order the wrong ones. So the ...

SIG Sauer Classic P-Series (P226, P220, P229) Internal Animations

The animations in this article demonstrate the inner workings of the SIG Sauer Classic P-Series pistols, such as the P226, P220, P229, P228, etc. They were originally part of the now discontinued SIG Sauer Interactive Armorer's Course. The Adobe ...

Which Legion Should I Get: DA/SA or SAO?

I see this question asked all the time on social media like the SIG Sauer Legion Facebook Group and SIG Sauer Facebook group. "Which SIG Legion should I get? SAO or DA/SA?" And the answer is (or at least should be) always the same: it depends. ...

What’s Really in Gun Cleaners and Lube?

In almost every gun forum I've participated in, practically every question or discussion regarding firearm cleaning and lubrication products quickly descends to the same inevitable result: a stream of "sounding off" about what each shooter uses ...

Is a SIG Sauer Legion Right for You?

This opinion piece was written by contributing author Paul T. McCain (aka Amsdorf) and is re-printed here by permission. "Why would I want to buy a LEGION? It's just a bunch of marketing hype! It's stupid. I don't need one. Just a waste of ...

SIG Sauer Sight Heights and Sight Numbers

To help ease confusion, I've written this brief reference guide for SIG Sauer sight numbers and sight heights. Keeping them straight can be confusing, so I wrote this guide as much for myself as anyone else. :) Which SIGs Use Which Heights? For ...

SIG Custom Shop Action Enhancement Package Review

As part of my SIG Sauer P226 upgrade article and step-by-step video series, I sent my West German P226 to SIG Sauer's Custom Shop for their Action Enhancement Package. On their Custom Services web page, SIG advertises the AEP as: Our factory ...

How to Tell if an SRT Kit is Installed in a SIG Sauer Pistol

If you've ever been in a gun shop and trying to determine what features come on a SIG Sauer P226, P220, P229, P227, P225, or any other classic line P-Series pistol, it's helpful to know how to identify whether a Short Reset Trigger Kit (more ...

Why I Left Glock

This opinion piece was written by contributing author Paul T. McCain (aka Amsdorf). Let me make one thing absolutely clear before I write anything more. The Glock is a good handgun. It is simple. Easy to maintain. Easy to shoot. And affordable. ...