Sig Sauer P226 Navy 50,000 rounds (update 04/14/2010=55,000rds.)

[whitecoyote]

Today I fired the 50,000th round from the Sig Sauer P226 Navy #NSW 14xx. It took five years, and 29 days.
The Sig P226 was puchased new on September 7th, 2004.

I kept a log on every round fired from the Navy P226. It was cleaned after almost every range session.
Here are some statistics:
*The recoil spring was replaced every 5,000 rounds.
*18,300 rds. the spring guide rod was replaced. It wore out from using Wolff springs (this is the only part replaced on the Sig).
*22,000-25,000, 3,000 between cleaning.
*28,000 rounds several failure to feed, due to faulty Remington ammo (these were the only failures).
*41,200 rounds hammer dropped three times (from single action). Continued to fire ok.
*126 trips to the range.
*Average 397 rounds fired per range trip.
*Cleaned with M-pro 7, and Gun Scrubber.
*Lubricants, Weapon Shield, and G96 oil.

Some ammunition statistics:
*Approximately 98% of the ammo fired was 115gr.
*Weight of fully loaded cartriges
1000rds.=26.36lbs.
10,000rds.=263.60lbs.
50,000rds.=1,318lbs.
*Total weight of bullets (based on 115gr. bullets)
60.87, 115gr bullets = 1 pound
50,000, 115gr bullets = 821.42lbs.
*50,000 rds. = 1,000, 50 round boxes
*1,000 boxes @ $10.00 each (approxmately)=$10,000

 

[whitecoyote]

Here are inside pictures of the Navy P226.
Amazingly, it looks very good!

 

[jpwhel]

Looks like it is ready to go another 50,000 rounds. My stock two tone Sig 229 is the most reliable semi I have, it hasn't missed a beat in the last 3 years.

 

[Texas Star]

Looks really good, considering. Even those mousetrap springs...

How does the Navy version differ from ordinary P-226's? I think there's a tougher finish, for one thing, more salt water-resistant?

Thanks for this extremely interesting post!

T-Star

 

[Vegetaman]

Man, I'm impressed it'd hold up to that many rounds without any major malfunctions or problems.

50,000 rounds isn't cheap though, is it?

 

[Lenshappy]

Nice signature smileies on the barrel~!~!

 

[Texas Star]

Looks like it is ready to go another 50,000 rounds. My stock two tone Sig 229 is the most reliable semi I have, it hasn't missed a beat in the last 3 years.

Do you own a Beretta M-92 or a CZ-75? If so, do, how do they run, by comparison with the SIG?

T-Star

 

[mjr]

How'd the rifling hold up?

 

[Rule3]

I now have a goal!. I have maybe 200 rounds through mine

As far as I know, the Navy is no different than a regular 226 other than the Anchor Symbol . I have a CZ75 and think it would keep up with the Sig, I never got the Beretta as the grips are to large for me but I also think if would do as well. It must do something right with the amount of them out there.

 

[Beauetienne]

It's a rare pleasure to read such a first-hand account, especially with pics!!

Thanks for sharing. I can see myself adding a 226 to the stable before too long. My other Sig's are getting lonely.

 

[Rule 303]

Most firearms, if properly maintained, will last several lifetimes.

I have a couple of West German P226s that I bought from RSR in the mid 80s. One has had beau coup rounds through it, not 50,000 but a lot.

Mr. Coyote, I'm impressed with how you take care of your weapons, most folks don't.

Rule 303

 

[whitecoyote]

How'd the rifling hold up?

Excellent. The barrel/rifling still looks very good, and very accurate.
The Sig was cleaned with M-pro 7, and oiled with Weapon Shield oil. The insides were occasionally cleaned out with Gun Scrubber, and oiled (insides) with G96 oil. The excess oil was then blown out with compressed air.

 

[buckeyeshooter1]

Do you have a report on changes in accuracy with use?

 

[S&W-Keeper]

Good job nice records, the reason that it has shot so well, is that you bought it on my birthday.

 

[whitecoyote]

Do you have a report on changes in accuracy with use?

The Navy P226 is still nearly as accurate as when I bought five years ago. I can still hit a steel plate at 50 & 100 yards with it (not every time of course).

 

[samIam]

Thats impressive.I'm amazed at the lack of wear on the frame rails.

 

[ditrina]

WHOO HOO!!!
You just confirmed my purchase today of an "Old School" no rail P228.. CPO Red Box . I look forward to getting the same results..

 

[K.38]

Sig pistols are top of the line. I bought a standard 226 after I missed the boat on getting a Navy model.

They are great guns but I sold the 226 as it just didn't fit my hand well. I have a 230 that is all Sig just in a little package.

 

[whitecoyote]

Today 04/14/2010 the Sig 226 Navy has shot 55,000 rounds, and it is still going strong!

 

[R. G. Amos]

I bought a Sig 226 Navy last year. However this one has a "U" SN prefix as opposed to the "NSW" prefix. Do you know whether there are any differences in mine and yours?