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Two DM Bullard BTB holsters (Beteeen The Belt) Belt goes thru the slot and holster is between your belt and your pants. It works great with the 938 and NOT AT ALL!!!!!!!! with the 226. Just too much iron, gun and belt stick out like a growth on your side, and a big huge gap on either side as the belt comes back to meet your waist. Live and learn. I would have trouble putting this 226 in a kydex holster, tho I do have several and use them with other firearms. Might be fine, just my hang up.
What size ammo do you recommend? Is heavier ammo necessarily better? I understand the springs are stiff and lighter ammo might not be as effective. But I've also heard that doesn't matter and the sig will eat anything I put through the barrel.
It depends... if you have permit to carry concealed or not. If not, and you can only carry openly, then I would suggest a paddle holster, and a safe in your vehicle, in case you tread where firearms aren't welcome.
The first 2 pictures are of an older G-Code Kydex paddle holster, the second 2 pictures are of the Sig Tac paddle holster I have to carry my 2 P226s.
It comes with both a paddle, and belt loop. Some trainers won't allow them, as there have been several incidents where the shooter, releasing the gun from the holster, tends to insert his/her finger into the trigger guard upon clearing the holster, because of the position of their finger, and have caused an un-intended discharge.
What size ammo do you recommend? Is heavier ammo necessarily better? I understand the springs are stiff and lighter ammo might not be as effective. But I've also heard that doesn't matter and the sig will eat anything I put through the barrel.
I would start out with some 124 grain or 147 grain, to break it in. Get a case of 1000 rounds, that should take care of breaking it in. What ever you decide to use for serious purposes, try to use their equivalent full metal jacket ammunition for training.
Living in California, I 'm not sure if there any restrictions on what you can fire or not. I would listen to fellow Californians as to what may be required, such as Total Metal Jacketed bullets, so "lead" can't contaminate the countryside!
I would start out with some 124 grain or 147 grain, to break it in. Get a case of 1000 rounds, that should take care of breaking it in. What ever you decide to use for serious purposes, try to use their equivalent full metal jacket ammunition for training.
Living in California, I 'm not sure if there any restrictions on what you can fire or not. I would listen to fellow Californians as to what may be required, such as Total Metal Jacketed bullets, so "lead" can't contaminate the countryside!
I assume you mean to use... I'd check with the range you are planning to shoot at, they should know of any restrictions. If there isn't any restrictions, then get what you want to shoot. Googling California ammunition regulations, I guess the "lead free" requirements were for hunting, in the "Condor" zones initially.
excellent pistol I have had mine since they 1st offered them have shot it so much and done so much dry fire and double tap draws I have worn some of the Cerakote off (due to Kydex Holster) I wear the wear with honor
I would start out with some 124 grain or 147 grain, to break it in. Get a case of 1000 rounds, that should take care of breaking it in. What ever you decide to use for serious purposes, try to use their equivalent full metal jacket ammunition for training.
Living in California, I 'm not sure if there any restrictions on what you can fire or not. I would listen to fellow Californians as to what may be required, such as Total Metal Jacketed bullets, so "lead" can't contaminate the countryside!
I've shot my 1000 rounds. Looks like I'm enjoying the speed and accuracy aspect of shooting after I've shot my 1000 rounds. Thanks for the tip I'm pretty bummed out the LCI already broke. I'm just waiting for the mag disconnect to do the same.
Pistol preference. I seem to get less muzzle flip and better accuracy with 124 gr than 115. I use Fiocchi normally, but I just got some American Eagle for about $11 a box.
Tl;Dr Some guns just shoot different grains better
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