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Which 226 for Production


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The P226 Enhanced Elite or the P226 Elite Stainless w/E2 grip. Shooting Limited, Open, and now Single Stack so I'm use to the 40 plus ounce guns. I've owned XDM's and M&P's and had now problem with managing recoil with them. So you think the extra 8oz's of the Elite Stainless would help or hurt vs the alloy frame? I just recently shot my first 226 which had the alloy frame and I felt recoil was very minimal.

On a side note I have put a couple hundred rounds through a Carry size P320. Awesome little gun! Just want to use the 226.

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You can put E2 grips on any P-series gun, but you need the kit, not just the grips. Some people buy an E2 gun and decide they don't like the grips, so they sell the grips but not the other parts. You can use E2 parts with regular grips, but not the other way around. The kit has the grip, a removal tool, an E2-specific hammer strut and corresponding seat, and a decocking lever.

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You can put E2 grips on any P-series gun, but you need the kit, not just the grips. Some people buy an E2 gun and decide they don't like the grips, so they sell the grips but not the other parts. You can use E2 parts with regular grips, but not the other way around. The kit has the grip, a removal tool, an E2-specific hammer strut and corresponding seat, and a decocking lever.

Thanks for the info.

Anyone know the cheapest place for the E2 Kits?

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Top Gun Supply has them listed for $47, but are showing out of stock. You may give them a call to verify. Sig lists them as in stock, but at a ridiculous $75. You may also want to try posting a WTB/WTT ad in the Classifieds over on SigForum.

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I wouldn't consider the E2 grip into the equation, since it is a low cost easily convertible option. The increased weight of a stainless steel model will help to reduce the felt recoil, but the question you must answer is the cost difference worth it to you. I had purchased the E2 grip for my 226, but switched it back to the factory configuration tonight. Personal reference is the original grip with the short reach trigger (less gap in the grip with the original).

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  • 2 weeks later...

I just picked up a new P226 Enhanced Elite. I have had older P226's and P229's and loved them. I REALLY like this new P226 Enhanced Elite though. The slimmer and more ergonomic grip coupled with the much larger beavertail really fits nicely in my hand. The short reset on the trigger is quick as well.

While I'm a limited and/or open division guy, if I ever shoot in the production division it'll be with the Enhanced Elite.

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