Tag: West German

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 ...

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 ...

Why you can’t use Original West German P226 Grips with a Looped Trigger Bar Spring

Recently, in the SIG Sauer Fans Facebook Group, we had a discussion about grips and trigger bar springs on the original classic West German SIG Sauer P226. So I thought it might be helpful to explain exactly why you can't use the original plastic ...

Upgrade a West German SIG Sauer P226 to Legion Specs

Since the mid 1980s, the SIG Sauer P226 has been the semi-automatic handgun of choice for many police and military units around the globe... including some of the most-respected units in the Special Forces community (until the Glock 19 recently ...