Just days before the 2010 SHOT Show, Sig Sauer announced the new Sig P226 E2 and P229 E2 pistols. The E2, or Enhanced Ergonomic, pistols feature a new “one-piece modular grip with improved texture” that reduces the size of the backstrap and makes the overall grip smaller, allowing better fit for shooters with smaller hands.
A lanyard loop is standard. E2 models feature the innovative Short Reset Trigger (SRT) system providing a 60% reduction in trigger reset. E2 models also include a reduced reach trigger, providing an even better fit for shooters with smaller hands. A redesigned decocking lever can be combined with an optional ergonomic slide catch lever for a reduced profile; ideal for high two-hand grip techniques.
To shooters with small hands, this may be a huge help. The P226 is a rugged pistol with superb accuracy, but it is also very large. For anyone with small to medium sized hands, this will allow a better fit of hand to gun.
The E2 Enhanced Ergonomics P226 & P229 are currently available in 9mm with Nitron finish and SIGLITE Night Sights. Both models ship in a hard carry case with three 15-round magazines and have an MSRP of $1,149.00. For more information, log on to www.sigsauer.com.
These pistols will be at the 2010 SHOT Show, and we will be there to bring you photos and video of these new guns.
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I want one:)
Why the lanyard loop? This is totally useless to the average user. The 2022 has the same useless feature.
The Sig P226 was designed for combat. Many troops carrying the 226 into the field use the attachment point to tether the pistol to their gear, ensuring retention of the weapon on the battlefield. While this has obvious practical application for combat troops, this feature does not inhibit the average shooter in any way.
–Richard
P226 has been the US Navy SEAL’s issue handgun ever since the Beretta M9 slides fractured during testing by the SEALS. The lanyard is there for that reason.
Excellent point, Chief.
-Richard
i just bought a 226 E2 40 cal. sweet!
Steve,
Let us know when you get it out to the range and give it a good testing. I’d love to hear how you like it after shooting.
-Richard
I picked up a p229 E2 yesterday! Can’t wait to get to the range with this thing!
just picked up my new p226 e2 today, nyc gun owner here
what can i say, if you own a glock youre a shmeckle. low recoial love the single action, double action combo, hate the 10 rd mag, damn bloomberg. but it feels real nice on the grip. kinda sand paperish, but fine for me
I just got the P229 E2 (9mm). Took it to the range and fed 150 rounds in, 4 different types of ammo, and not a single issue. Gun is well balanced and action is very smooth. Shoot grouping was tight but a little low and to the left. I contribute that to me not shooting for a while. Group was very tight but off center. Once I corrected, I was hitting center mass.
Very Nice
am i the only one who thinks all of this ‘sissifying’ and girlyfying’ of guns is wrong?
sig is just following the market. thats fine…. i get it. if girls and sissies wanna shoot… great!
But dont take away man size grips and long trigger reach triggers!
i want a pistol with a LONGER trigger reach… not a shorter one! i cant be the only one who feels the same way! i want the pad of my index finger on the trigger…. not my index finger joint!
the new E2 sigs dont have the option of a larger grip. the new E2 ‘short trigger’ with the short trigger reach… i might as well start watching Sex in the City
i know… i know what youre saying… why dont you just get a 226 or a 220?
well, the gun stores where i live only have this new sissy E2 crap. the 226′s and 220′s i find are really old. i mean they dont even have a picatinny rail on them.
guess sig doesnt care about the core fans that started it all for them. its all about breaking into Glocks market share now
look what Glock did to the FS (full size) frame on the Glock 20 and 21. they sissyfied it into the new girly SF (sissy frame) frame.
Glock 20/21 FS (full size) > Glock 20/21 SF (sissy frame)
let the flames begin