[freediverdude]

Hi- I'm Nick from Lutz, FL, and I just ordered my first gun- a Sig 226. Is this a good choice? I ordered this one, and granted don't know that much about it:

https://www.gunsmidwest.com/798681306459-1

I started another thread over on the pistol forum about it. Anyway, I also took a course for concealed carry, and have an application in with the state of Florida. Looks like it will be another month or so until that comes in the mail. Should I buy a special holster to use when I can start carrying? In the meantime I guess I should buy a case. I'm excited, I've heard Sigs are one of the best brands to own, so that's why I chose that one over a Glock. Also I was going to buy a P320 for about $600, but then when I saw that deal, it seemed like a better deal for a gun that wasn't half polymer.

 

[TimKempAK]

Greetings Nick and welcome to SIGTalk from Alaska. I think that looks like a great deal !

 

[Blu]

Welcome from NC. Looks like a fair deal.

 

[NCZ1]

Welcome from NC.

 

[firemanjones]

Welcome from 😎 Florida.

 

[dplay]

Welcome from MD. Good choice and a good deal.

 

[Firearms Collector]

Welcome from Texas.
You did well purchasing the P226.
What caliber ?

 

[Big Cape]

Welcome from Texas. Yes, get a holster, but do some research.
There are many types of holsters on the market. Since this is your first gun I wouldn't spend a lot of $$ until you are comfortable with a style. There's probably not a person on this forum who doesn't have a few holsters that didn't quite fit the bill. Just as important as a good holster is a good gun belt.

Good Luck.

 

[dude22]

Welcome to the forum from Ohio

 

[Jim1392]

Another welcome from North Carolina.

 

[Warpig1961]

Welcome and congratulations from Florida

 

[Kentucky bourbon]

Welcome from KY, and you got a great gun in the 226. Mmm I might be showing a little favoritism....

 

[IMPD2079]

Welcome from Texas. The P226 is one of the best guns you can own. You will be very happy with it.

 

[Cleveland B]

Welcome from Cleveland. Look at Stealthgear USA for Kydex holsters. Fit and finish is great. Leather can be tricky and expensive. Milt Sparks VM2 is a great IWB holster. You will get a ton of opinions on holsters. The problem is that there is no real "holster" store. Good luck and enjoy that 226.

 

[TxMustangman]

Welcome from...

 

[freediverdude]

Welcome from 😎 Florida.

Hi fellow Floridian! It's 90 degrees here already, sigh. And will be for the next 6 months, lol.

 

[freediverdude]

Welcome to the forum from Ohio

I graduated high school in Ohio, Bryan high school in Bryan. Way up in the northwest corner somewhat near Toledo.

 

[freediverdude]

Welcome from Texas.
You did well purchasing the P226.
What caliber ?

It's .40 S&W. I read that isn't as popular anymore, so I hope that will be ok. 9mm just seems kind of small, even though it helps with the cost of practicing at the range I'm hearing.

 

[freediverdude]

Welcome from Cleveland. Look at Stealthgear USA for Kydex holsters. Fit and finish is great. Leather can be tricky and expensive. Milt Sparks VM2 is a great IWB holster. You will get a ton of opinions on holsters. The problem is that there is no real "holster" store. Good luck and enjoy that 226.

Yes I think I'm thinking the same as you, to get a rubbery or plastic type holster instead of the leather. You're right, there doesn't seem to be any main store with a lot of different ones to choose in one place.

 

[freediverdude]

Welcome from...

That isn't too far from where I went to college, the main campus of Univ. of Houston. I still love Houston and who knows may go back there someday.