Sig Legion worth the premium price?

[fineguitarman]

I have owned several Sigs, and really prefer the ones with Gemany on the slide. I have never had a mis-fire or jam with the "Germany on slide" versions, but have on the others.

 

[repeter1977]

I'd love to buy a Sig Legion 229. Already have a 3 other Sig pistols, and I think this would be totally worth it. Honestly, I had been debating one trading one to get the Legion. Still debating it. Oh if I could be rich.

 

[venenoindy]

I have owned several Sigs, and really prefer the ones with Gemany on the slide. I have never had a mis-fire or jam with the "Germany on slide" versions, but have on the others.

I have had several American made Sigs and none have had any malfunctions.

 

[IndyGlockMan]

I think the Legion is worth the money if you want all those features: nice finish, sweet sights, awesome trigger w/ short reset, super cool grips...
Just don't play with it in your sandbox...

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

I just picked up a 229 legion in a trade. It's a very sweet gun. I got it in a 40 caliber. I was really wanting a 9mm.

 

[wtburnette]

I just picked up a 229 legion in a trade. It's a very sweet gun. I got it in a 40 caliber. I was really wanting a 9mm.

Congrats. One of these days I want to pick one up in .40

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

Congrats. One of these days I want to pick one up in .40

If you get a 9mm we will talk!!

 

[Wilsonshawn51]

I have a legion and it is the best gun I've ever shot! The night sight are top notch, the smaller mag release, de-cock, and slide release make for a super comfortable grip! The grip itself is excellent and on top of all that it is just gorgeous!

 

[frenchiectfd2203]

I have a legion and it is the best gun I've ever shot! The night sight are top notch, the smaller mag release, de-cock, and slide release make for a super comfortable grip! The grip itself is excellent and on top of all that it is just gorgeous!

Well said!! But I haven't shot mine, I'm afraid to get it dirty!!

 

[wtburnette]

Well said!! But I haven't shot mine, I'm afraid to get it dirty!!

Once you shoot it, you won't let that fear stop you any more. They are VERY nice!

 

[mike4sigs]

Thanks for the offer, I really appreciate it!!

Thanks everyone else for their input...I wasn't totally sold on the Legion series but went on a 226 hunt today. Checked out a few shops, looked around to what was in stock. Really I'd pretty much decided I'd more than likely go with a Enhanced Elite or the Extreme (really like my 229 Extreme), but never found either in stock in the stores I looked at...I did find a Legion 226 DA/SA for not that much more than what I would drop for the other 2 models I was originally looking for.. Well it's now on layaway lol!

Pictures and a range report when you bring it home please

 

[mike4sigs]

Here's an example. Let's say I bought a gun off my gunbroker watch list right now:

Sig 9mm P226 1988 All German 16 rd 1 Mag E26R9B : Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com
1987 manufacture date P226 (used) $550 (after transfer fee and shipping)

Sig custom shop round trip shipping: $55
Action Enhancement Package: $180
Full Service package (new springs, etc.) $85
Short Reset Trigger: $100


Trijicon HD sights: $135

Total: $1105

So, roughly the same cost as a Legion. The custom shop worked gun will have a better trigger, I've tried them back to back. The Legion will have nicer grips and controls. Sights are highly personal, but for my eyes the HDs are much better than the X-ray sights. The Legion will be available to you as soon as you buy it, the custom shop will require delayed gratification. The Legion is cosmetically superior. The German made Sig let's you complain that all the new Sigs are butt that Cohen ruined and you've got real German steel that you punks today just don't appreciate....

Which is the "better" gun? Neither, or both. Depends on what the person values.

Very true Statement ,
The only thing I question on the Legion is the Finish , I prefer the Nitron finish guns for the maintenance and cleaning

 

[venenoindy]

I like my 226 SAO so much that I'm thinking about a 229 now.

 

[repeter1977]

I like my 226 SAO so much that I'm thinking about a 229 now.

Do it for all of us broke people that are saving up for their first.
What caliber?

 

[genXer]

Pictures and a range report when you bring it home please

I've put 200 rounds through it. It's a nice good shooting pistol, and enjoy it. But I will add that I don't really see much of an advantage over my 229 Extreme other than the "cool" factor. Think I would have been just as happy with a 226 Extreme, but for less than a hundred bucks more the Legion was kind of a no brainer. I do have concerns with the finish durability after seeing some issues online, but I'm not overly concerned as the Legion will mostly be a range pistol.

 

[wtburnette]

Very nice looking Sigs you have!

 

[genXer]

Very nice looking Sigs you have!

Thank you! Thinking I'd still like to add a 229 enhanced elite or stainless elite sometime in the future.

 

[Expat]

Thank you! Thinking I'd still like to add a 229 enhanced elite or stainless elite sometime in the future.

Everyone has to have a P220 in a Sig collection

 

[wtburnette]

Thank you! Thinking I'd still like to add a 229 enhanced elite or stainless elite sometime in the future.

 

[repeter1977]

I've put 200 rounds through it. It's a nice good shooting pistol, and enjoy it. But I will add that I don't really see much of an advantage over my 229 Extreme other than the "cool" factor. Think I would have been just as happy with a 226 Extreme, but for less than a hundred bucks more the Legion was kind of a no brainer. I do have concerns with the finish durability after seeing some issues online, but I'm not overly concerned as the Legion will mostly be a range pistol.

Very nice collection. I'll have to get my Sig family together for a photo one day.