SIG SAUER P226 Platinum Elite – Custom-Shop Limited Edition 9 mm (2012)
Created in the SIG Custom Shop between 2008 and 2013, the Platinum Elite series gave the proven P226 service pistol a hand-finished, competition-ready makeover. Built on a black hard-coat anodized alloy frame and capped with a natural stainless slide, this full-size 9 mm marries match-grade polish with duty-grade reliability. Serial prefix “UU” places this particular gun in 2012—squarely within the short production window that has made genuine Platinum Elites both rare and highly collectible.
Condition: Excellent overall. Metal shows only faint evidence of prior handling—no scratches through the finish, no edge wear, and all factory markings remain crisp. Barrel exterior is clean; the stainless bore is mirror-bright with sharp, unworn lands and grooves. SRT trigger, night sights, controls, and aluminum grips all function as intended with minimal finish disturbance. This pistol easily meets our “Excellent” grade and would satisfy the discerning collector or shooter alike.
What’s Included: Original SIG SAUER black plastic case, two factory 15-round magazines marked “MADE IN USA,” owner’s manual sleeve, and the intact Custom Shop end-label matching the pistol’s serial and SKU (E26R-9-PSE).
Why this P226 stands out:
• Limited-run Custom Shop SKU with “Platinum” script etching and laser-engraved “P226 Elite” markings—no longer offered.
• Hand-dehorned slide flats and polished Short-Reset Trigger internals for a noticeably smoother DA pull and a tactile 0.14" reset in SA mode.
• Factory-fit extended beavertail, 30 lpi front-strap checkering, and Hogue Extreme CNC-milled aluminum grips that lock the pistol in the hand while adding a distinctive two-tone aesthetic.
• SIGLITE tritium sights (windage & elevation adjustable rear) provide a clear three-dot picture in any lighting.
• Stainless match slide delivers long service life and excellent corrosion resistance; the alloy frame keeps overall weight to a carry-friendly 34 oz (empty).
• Standard P226 decocking lever, firing-pin safety, and disassembly latch retain the proven, intuitive manual of arms trusted by military and law-enforcement agencies worldwide.
• Fully compatible with all current P226 magazines, holsters, and rail-mounted accessories, so you can shoot it without hunting for hard-to-find parts.
Whether you’re filling a SIG Sauer collection, seeking a premium range gun, or simply want one of the finest double-action pistols the company has ever offered, this 2012 Platinum Elite delivers Custom Shop refinement in a platform whose reputation needs no embellishment. Add it to the safe today and enjoy a P226 that’s as rewarding to shoot as it is to admire.