Sig Sauer P226 Elite | 9mm | 4.4 in | Optic Ready

The Sig Sauer P226 R Elite is a full-size, double-action/single-action service pistol configured for 9mm with a 4.4-inch barrel and an optic-ready slide. It combines a full-size ergonomic frame with Sig’s E2 grip and SigLite night sights for improved sight acquisition in low light. This configuration ships with two 10-round magazines and is finished in Nitron with a serrated, optic-cut slide.

Consider pairing this pistol with a compact reflex sight such as the SIG Sauer ROMEO1 or a similarly specified red-dot optic priced well under $1,000 for fast target acquisition without adding significant height over the iron sights.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Sig Sauer.
• The model/series is P226 Elite (P226 R Elite).
• The manufacturer part number is 226R-9-BSE-R2.
• The caliber is listed as 9mm.
• The barrel measures 4.4 inches.
• The overall length is 7.7 in.
• The height is 5.5 in.
• The weight is 32.4 oz.
• The slide material is Stainless Steel.
• The slide finish is Nitron.
• The barrel material is Carbon Steel.
• The frame material is Alloy.
• The grip type is E2 grip in black.
• The sights are SigLite night sights.
• Magazines included are two 10-round steel magazines.
• The pistol is listed as optic ready.
• The trigger action is Double Action / Single Action (DA/SA).
• The product UPC is 798681697762.

The P226 Elite maintains the long-standing design characteristics that made the P226 a service and duty favorite: full-size ergonomics, balanced handling, and an optic-ready slide that modernizes the platform without altering its core performance. Its combination of Metal slide materials and E2 grip make it suitable for duty, range training, and service-style competition where a full-size handgun is preferred.

Owners and reviewers commonly praise the P226 for its exceptional ergonomics and balance, and for the platform’s proven performance over decades of use.

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