Holden Custom Guns – SIG Sauer P226 X-Short Skeleton SAO, 9 mm
Made from original German Mastershop X-Series components and completed by Holden Custom Guns after the Mastershop’s closure, this full-size P226 X-Short pairs competition-grade German parts with a Holden final assembly. It carries the coveted single-action-only trigger, skeletonized slide, and 19-round capacity normally reserved for much harder-to-find Mastershop pistols. Collectible, high-value, and utterly range-ready, this is a modern “bridge” piece that links SIG’s legendary custom shop to today’s enthusiast-built era.
Condition
Overall: Excellent—only the faintest evidence of prior handling.
Bore: Mirror-bright with sharp polygonal rifling; no erosion or frosting.
Mechanicals: Crisp single-action break, positive reset, and tight lock-up attest to minimal use.
Cosmetics: No scratches, dings, or finish discoloration beyond microscopic handling marks.
What’s Included
• SIG Sauer factory hard case (black)
• Two 19-round steel magazines with alloy jet-funnel basepads
• SIG Sauer P226 X-Series owner’s manual
• Factory precision test target
• Tube of SIG Sauer grease
• Installed alloy magwell
Features & History
• True German DNA: Both frame and slide wear 2023 Ulm antler and CIP “N” proofs, confirming original Mastershop production parts.
• Holden Final Assembly: While not an official Mastershop gun—and missing the sight tool and certificate stamps collectors use to verify those builds—this pistol is finished to the same dimensional tolerances and proves that Mastershop quality didn’t vanish when the German shop shut its doors.
• Skeletonized Match Package: A cutaway slide, skeletonized hammer, lightning-cut aluminum trigger, and full-length dust-cover rail shave reciprocating mass and keep the sight picture flat.
• Adjustable SAO Trigger Group: Factory-tuned for a clean, 3-lb break with over-travel screw for personal refinement.
• Extended Controls: An elongated magazine release and frame-mounted thumb safety speed administrative and on-the-clock manipulations without over-advertising “safety.”
• Match Sights: Serrated post front and low-profile, fully adjustable rear ensure a crisp sight picture adaptable to various loads.
• 19+1 Capacity: The supplied mags jump far beyond the P226’s service-grade 15-rounds, yet still seat flush thanks to alloy funnel pads.
Why Own It?
1. Range-Ready Excellence – Polygonal match barrel, rock-solid slide-to-frame fit, and SAO fire control beg for practical-pistol competition.
2. Stainless Durability – Uniform satin bead-blast finish over solid stainless steel resists holster wear and corrosion alike.
3. Long-Term Value – Limited parts supply means these continuation builds will only become scarcer, especially in this condition.
Whether you’re filling a gap in an X-Series collection or seeking a top-tier shooter that won’t require babying, this Holden-built P226 X-Short delivers German pedigree with a story all its own.