SIG Sauer P226 Legion vs. P229 Legion Comparison 

I agree with you 100%. I bought the P229 Legion about 3 months ago fell in love with it and now I'm considering the P220 Legion.

It’s a great all around pistol ru-vid.comUgkxnX9wE_Q8zvF75Y5iWzTU3Q4FlrtyGApQ , doesn’t fit in plastic glock 19 holsters but will fit in some non plastic ones. The location of the safety isn’t very good because your finger will accidentally activate it but it can easily be removed by pulling on both sides at once. Don’t lose the red o-rings while doing that.

Good video… I could’ve saved you a lot of time. The difference between the 229 versus to 226 is that one is simply just smaller that’s it.

I own both of them the 226 Legion and the 229 Legion, the 226 is better for accuracy than the 229. The grip is more comfortable on the 226 for me than the 229. The 229 is smaller and lighter so could be better for open carry or concealed carry. I also feel I have less kick and more control using the 226 than the 229. Hope this helped to make a good decision on which one to get.

Difference is in SIZE only. Y'all owe me 12 minutes

I treated myself with the P229 legion for my 40th birthday, I absolutely love that gun 😃😃😃😃

The Legion 229 SAO is awesome, glad I waited for it to come out.

You know you're a gun enthusiast when you have multiple Sig Sauer legion pistols.

Damn ---------both are beautiful. My son has the Legion 226 and is getting the Legion 229. I think you are right , if you factor everything in its not that bad a price. Im really enjoying your channel and shared it with my son. Thanks

I LOVE the SIG P226 and P229! My original W German P226 in 9mm and original P229 in .357 sig are the ONLY two pistols ive ever owned that NEVER malfunctioned. Not once! And they were easily the most accurate pistols in my collection. My P226 could group 5-rds into .9 to 1.1" at 25 yds with its preferred load although 1.5" was all but guaranteed. The P229 wasnt far behind with 1.3" to 1.6" groups. Amazing pistols, both of them!

One thing I can note. When I carry The P226 that miniscule little extra length that you measured in the video is the exact length that will be visible poking out at the bottom of most shirts I wear when carrying OWB with a shirt covering.

Really enjoyed the video. Helped me decide on the P229.

Is it possible to stick the P229 slide on a P226 frame in order to come up with a Commander format size of gun? Full grip/short slide? Will they fit?

When I found these I knew I didn't like glocks as much anymore back to metal mags and hammers👍🏼💯

5:33 - that was my reaction when I first pulled the trigger of my P229

Very nice video. I already have a 9mm Sig P229 M11 A1, and was considering adding a 229 Legion to my collection, but have also been looking at the 226 Legion. Nice to see your comparison of both. Since I already have the 229, I’m going to add the 226 Legion.

My 3rd gun was a P229, .40 and my 2nd .40, five guns later I still say that is the best .40 cal that I have shot!

Great video..I absolutely love my p229 legion...keep up the good work,can't wait for a p229 legion review.

Thanks for the great vid. I have a P226 Legion and a P225 Single stack. The 225's slide lock is easy to access but when I upgraded to the 226 the slide lock was very difficult to lock open and I could not use it to release the slide. I went to a gunsmith and he welded an extension on and ground out the grip a little and it worked fine. I used it at a Strategos security workshop and had no malfunctions in 600 rounds. Now I'm wondering about the 229 for easier concealed carry. Thanks for the informative video.

Nice video thank you. Also kudos for reiterating safety. As responsible owners we owe it to those we teach, show and review to always be safe. 🤙🏽

Have you noticed any finish issues with the PVD?

Decisions: About to finish transfer of my G17 to my cousin and purchase either P226 or P229 non legion. I currently own P220R & P220R Carry, just need more range time with the P226/P229, time will tell. Thanks for posting, keep them coming!!!.

226 All the way

Took me about 4 years but I've decided to go for the 226 legion

Steve Jenkins have you tried reduced weight springs to get a slightly lower trigger pull? 10 lbs is noit bad but my old 2003 p226R has about a 7.5- 8lb trigger and it is very nice. Curious as to how low of a reduced spring can cause light primer strikes.

Most the people who don’t like the Legion series are people who don’t have one. Jealousy is a bitch. These guns are awesome!!

I bought P226 to impress myself at the range. I shoot it significantly better than any other pistols I own.

got my 226 at my FFL just got to get it paid off got to love lay away lol

Make sure you follow proper take down protocol when taking down sigs with a srt system. Decock the hammer before ripping the slide off

Thanks, great detailed size comparison. 👍

Why is the SP2022 always being compared to P226 when it's shape and size is closer to the P229?

I love the 226 line of pistols definitely some of my favorites.

I'm more of a 1911 kinda guy, so I got the 226 SAO over the DA/SA.

My P226 RX with Grayguns flat trigger & 19# mainspring has been great, very accurate and reliable . The flat trigger helps me index the DA trigger pull, because it breaks at 90 degrees. I've been shooting it at my local club as a Carry Optics IDPA gun. The Grayguns HD aluminum base plate pads work well for the stock and Met-gar mags. Now I am trying to decide between the P229 and the P225 A1. Like the size of the 225, but like the capacity and available RX on the 229. Hope to get both on the rental range soon, as the local range normally has good selection (last trip I rented Sig P210, CZ Target Sport Orange, and a Wilson Combat custom!). Cheers

I have the mk25 and a sig 229R9LEGIONRXP, a p365x , but my favorite is my early 1990s p220

I enjoyed your comparison. I am actually looking to purchase a 229 but I might just go with upgrading my current 226.

I have the p229 legion. I bought it over the 226 because it fits my hand better.

Enjoyed this video. Thanks for posting. Are the triggers the same mechanisms on both of these firearms? Secondly, do you still own both?

"Same magazine", I heard you saying . Very Nice, because that is really my doubt about this two sig pistols . I think It Just missed you demonstrate the magazines' change, I mean, putting the magazine's p229 in p226 and so on, because for us, foreigners who's watching the video, is necessary. Even so, the best video about this theme, "p226 vs p229", that I've found. Congratulations.

Now I really wanna know if a 229 slide can fit on the 226 frame... 🤔🤔🤔

When you refer to an old video, try to link it in the description or something, wanted the watch the west german Sig upgrade and couldn't.

The p229 legion does also come in an SAO option.

Can’t wait to get the 229 SAO now

P229 sao now available

I'm intrigued by the difference between old and new. I have a West German-made P226 that I purchased new in 1994. According to the spec sheet in DA mode it has a 12.12 lb trigger pull. In DA mode it's 4.4 pounds. After many thousands of rounds it still feels like new. Was told by a friend those triggers start to lighten up s bit after about 15,000 rounds. We'll see...

Good review I have a Beretta subcompact in layaway but am really looking at the P229 just the standard one or spend the extra and get the Legion is it worth it ? thanks a lot for your advice in advance

Like the guns.am heading the Legion versions are a better value for what your getting.Like your ring too.nice.

Thank you for the comparison to influence my purchase!

I have both ! Both are terrific

Do you know if the grips are the same size on both? I have small hands, so I am looking for a smaller grip.

I have a question. I bought the P226 Legion, it's my first Sig and I didn't know they made the 229. I bought the 226 for a carry pistol and I like the accuracy of the full length barrel. My question is, would it be worth it to buy the 229 in order to get a shorter slide and barrel, or do you consider the difference in length between them to not be enough to be a factor? I just thought a shorter barrel would be an easier, shorter draw from a holster and faster to clear the top of the holster before you could bring the pistol up to shoot.Thanks!

Thank you for making this comparison.

Love my sig P229 in the 9mm, so much, I went back an got me a sig p229, SIG 1911 in the 9mm SS, model, 938 9mm, 238 in the 380, an a AR-15 IN THE 5.56 CAL, I got around 3600.00 dollars in it too, but if you want the best, you got to dig deep, the best is not cheap, I own other firearms, like the glock, 22 in the 40 cal., an the 92 SB, in the 9mm, they all shoot good, but what can I say, I love my sigs

Does da/sa use different trigger bar spring? I need trigger bar spring for a 229 legion sao.

I was really hoping you were gonna show any difference in weight between the two... Is there one? Thank you, great video!

go (edited) Excuse me, You cannot get 15 rounds in the magazine. I just got P229 so far so good, but cannot get 15 rounds only 14 in all the 3 imagines that came with it. Anyone have this problem and what is the cure for this???

I'm trying to decide between the 226 RX and the new 320 RX. Thoughts?

Question! So I’m looking on the market for another P226 since I’ve sold my last MK25TB and I wanted to try a different variant since im gonna be spending a decent bill for one. I was looking at the P226 TACOPS and the P226 Legion DASA. I want to make sure I get the most combat efficient model and I understand that yes they are both practically the same gun. But I’ve heard that since the legion is built more tightly, would it have a higher chance of malfunctioning if dirt or whatever gets inside of it over the less tightly fitted tacops. For example MACs channel he ran the legion and it totally choked and I do understand that not all legions would choke like his. So what’s your experience and take on the legion being combat reliable?

Time saver = Only difference is the sizes of the two. Bigger size = less felt recoil. You're welcome.

When SIG says the Legion guns have a Greygunsv trigger they only mean the SRT Kit right?

Which one do you prefer ?

i want a p229 in canada but not allowed since barrel too small by law :( arrrrrgh!

Great very video thanks, is the 229 thicker than the 226 in hand??? Thanks again

Hi Steve..which is your favourite to shoot

I would of liked to heard what calibers they both come in.

what about grip thickness?

Good video.

Is there a problem with the finish on the 226?

I think I will go with the 229 legion because if I get a 226 then I can get the MK version!!!!!

I have a dozen P226, 14 round extended magazines in 40 cal, would they work in the 229 Legion in 40 cal?

I was in a gun shop in Florida today and I had the owner put a 229p with really cool non-slip grip in my hand and I have to ask Sig why they did not put a front rail on that gun?

Not exactly a "VS" video. Usually when there is a word versus present a reviewer is trying to pick one out of multiple items. Thank you for the effort, though. Which gun shoots better on average?

which one do you like better

I have a question. I have read many complain about the PVD finish not covering every inch of the gun, uneven coat, wears off easy, bare aluminum thus exposing the aluminum to excessive wear. I even heard frames cracking. I dont' think it would be a problem with 9mm but in .357 Sig I think the frame could be suseptable to crakcing

in the sig P226, in the 40 cal., correction.

I know I'm late, but you have it backwards. The 229 comes in sao. Not the 226

I'm either getting a legion or an emperor scorpion tomorrow......

I love Browning Hi Power, Berretta, Sig,Walter PPK, S&W and HK P9s

I LOVE my Legion 229. would like to get my hands on a 226 legion SAO

Are the grips the same

Is the p229 legion legal in california ?

If only they made an SAO for the 229

The bottom line is to go to your gun store and check out which pistol you like better

229 is available in SAO

I own both, carry the 229 but the 226 is by far the best shooter I own

Is the p229 thicker in the grip? I’d heard that the p229 was built around the 40 S&W and is thicker in the grip than the p226. Is there any truth to that?

Prefer 226 for home defense. Benefit of longer barrel and higher capacity.

living in CA I can't own either Leigon pistol, I do have a 229 enganced elite though, id really just like to have a leigon for the simple fact I love sigs. It sucks theres a leigon club that I cant even be a part of smh

do you carry both?

Is the grip of 229 fatter than 226?

P229 legion all the way

I'd pick the Sig P229 ToTone classic😃👊

I really wish Sig would have put in a "Customized Bull Barrel that is Crowned" to make it a really nice pistol.

I love my 229 legion.

226 legion vs 226 sao legion?

Money aside would you get the p229 in 9mm or 40 cal

IMHO Better off spending money on Stainless Steel Elite modes or P226X5 other than the Legions bs.

I have a p226 made in Germany and I am interested in all of you upgrade suggestion. Can you send me the address of all the vendors so I can make the proper inquires and purchase's Thanks!!!

Can anyone tell me what the retail price is???

like comparing a glock 17 gen 4 and a 19 gen 4