Tag: Sig Sauer

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Is my “Made in Germany” (or West Germany) SIG Really German?

Often, in firearms-related forums and social media groups like the SIG Sauer Legion Facebook group, I'll see the terms "West German SIG" and "German SIG" used interchangeably. I'll also see guns referred to as "German-made" when that might not ...

SIG Sauer Proof Marks and Date Codes

If you've heard someone mention proof marks or date codes when discussing a SIG Sauer pistol, but weren't quite sure what those were, then the goal of this article is to bring you up to speed. And even if you're already familiar with proof ...

SIG Sauer P226 Upgrades Video Series

If you're considering upgrading a SIG Sauer P226, then have we got a video series for you. Inspired by the upgraded components on the SIG P226 Legion, this 10-part series demonstrates takes a totally stock West German P226 and shows how to easily ...