danw77 13 Posted March 8, 2016 I just bought a Sig P320 and I'm very happy with it. The only problem is now I have a couple of extra permits and I don't know what to use them on. I had been thinking about getting a dedicated 22lr (Ruger SR22, Mark III, Browning Buckmark, or the new S&W Victory), but now I'm wondering if I should get a Sig P226 Classic (22lr) instead. I was hoping to be able to get a 22lr conversion for my P320 at some point, but that looks to be a couple years out from Sig, if at all. My main interest in .22lr is cheaper plinking, focus on basics/training, and to have something that is new shooter/kid friendly. What would you do in my position? My only other handgun is a Ruger 9mm that I'm probably going to wind up selling. If money was no object, I'd pick up all of the above. Sadly, I'll probably only be able to afford 1, maybe 2, more handguns in the next year or so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted March 8, 2016 Get the 226 classic for plinking and you can get the 9mm conversion for it all for cheaper than a new 226 9mm Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danw77 13 Posted March 8, 2016 Get the 226 classic for plinking and you can get the 9mm conversion for it all for cheaper than a new 226 9mm Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Thanks what I'm thinking. Just wondering if it will fit my needs, or if I would be better off with a dedicated 22lr. How new shooter/kid friendly is the P226 in 22lr? IE grip size, recoil, accuracy, etc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple Patrick 638 Posted March 8, 2016 It's a big gun, heavy and wide grip. I think a kid would be better off with a youth model rifle and a dedicated 22 pistol like the ruger mark series Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirk2022 43 Posted March 8, 2016 Get the 226 classic for plinking and you can get the 9mm conversion for it all for cheaper than a new 226 9mm Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk +1 I had A 226 classic 22LR with 9mm conversion for years. Just sold it recently when I decided to consolidate to all 40 s&w. Except for my 9 MM Shield. Buying that way you will have 2 guns for just A bit over the price of A 226 9MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteF 1,044 Posted March 8, 2016 A 226 with 22 doesn't work for me. You can barely even tell when it fires. Not as accurate as a mk3. I have a 226 40 with 22 kit. I think ive used the 22 kit 3 times. Much prefer a mk3 for 22. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustang69 505 Posted March 8, 2016 The advantage to the sig classic series is the ability to change calibers, and buying the Classic with a conversion kit is cheaper than the other way around. If you want to practice your trigger work with cheap ammo, it's a nice way to do it. But, as other mentioned, the sig pistols feel "numb" to me in .22lr since they are fairly heavy. As for your original question - yes, you need another Sig. Everyone does... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyB 4,321 Posted March 8, 2016 The Ruger SR-22 is a great gun. Lots of fun, reliable, inexpensive and eats anything. With the interchangeable grip pieces, it can fit comfortably in most hands, even a kid's! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dajonga 396 Posted March 9, 2016 The Sig 226 does not lock the slide back on the last round. Neither does the Sig P250-22. That is a no go for me. Take a look at the SW22 Victory. It feels fantastic and has really good sights on it. It is on my short list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SW9racer 262 Posted March 9, 2016 The Sig 226 does not lock the slide back on the last round. Neither does the Sig P250-22. That is a no go for me. . There is an aftermarket magazine follower that will lock the 226 slide back. There is also a diy instructions floating on the net. I bought a used conversion 226 kit, and it had the modded followers, they work perfectly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dajonga 396 Posted March 9, 2016 SW9, Good to know. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted March 9, 2016 Danw77 To answer your question. I know I need more! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PD2K 115 Posted March 10, 2016 Honestly if I had to do it over again, I would never had bought a 22lr. Not that I don't like the 22lr pistol, but would be much better off putting that money into a centerfire handgun. If you got extra permits and dough, I would do a Sig P226 either MK25 FDE or Extreme Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lien 1 Posted March 14, 2016 Perhaps a Sig Mosquito is your answer. Dedicated 22lr with the exact ergo of the 226 but not the weight or size. I use my Sig Mosquito mostly for training new shooters or when I feel like blasting through lots of ammo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted March 14, 2016 I'd stay away from the mosquito. Too temperamental with Ammo. I have a German P228 with holster wear that I'm planning on selling. $535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lien 1 Posted March 15, 2016 I'd stay away from the mosquito. Too temperamental with Ammo. I have a German P228 with holster wear that I'm planning on selling. $535 New, the Sig Mosquito was a pain with ammo. However after fully breaking in.. its pretty painless these days with any ammo I throw into it. It took a few thousand rounds to fully break in but I no longer have any complaints. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PD2K 115 Posted March 16, 2016 Perhaps a Sig Mosquito is your answer. Dedicated 22lr with the exact ergo of the 226 but not the weight or size. I use my Sig Mosquito mostly for training new shooters or when I feel like blasting through lots of ammo! I'd stay away from the mosquito. Too temperamental with Ammo. I have a German P228 with holster wear that I'm planning on selling. $535 New, the Sig Mosquito was a pain with ammo. However after fully breaking in.. its pretty painless these days with any ammo I throw into it. It took a few thousand rounds to fully break in but I no longer have any complaints. After doing a trigger job and removing the magazine safety, the Mosquito is a much more decent shooter. However I've only shot min-mags. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites