Posted: 2/17/2003 10:22:21 AM EDT
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I am looking to get a p226 and have found one on consignment at a local shop. It's unfired and NIB just as it came from the factory. My question is, how can you tell the difference between the older "stamped" version and the new milled stainless slide version ?? Is there a serial number cut off to look for ?? Thanks 
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Quickest easiest way?...The milled slide is a lot more angular and squared. Look at the back of the slide by the rear sight. If its rounded off, its stamped, if it has a milled square edge, its...um, milled. If the grips are checkered instead of stippled, its almost certainly a stamped gun. The stippled grips came out just before the switch to the milled slides. Rear of stamped slide |
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Forget all this extractor nonsense. If it's the older stamped slide with steel breech block, you will note that the breech block is held in place with 2 concentric roll pins (i.e., one inside the other). This identifies the older model with complete reliability. BTW, I wouldn't worry about the stigma of a "stamped" slide. I have one of the older 226s and it is a very reliable gun. Only problem you'll encounter with Sigs is the crappy finish, and this can be remedied with a good refinish. I had Paul of Armadillo Refinishing do a 2-tone teflon refinish on my 226. Here's the result: 
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