Sig Sauer P226 Stainless Elite .40 S&W Full-Size DA/SA Pistol – All-Stainless, Night Sights, Rosewood Grips
The P226 Stainless Elite pairs Sig Sauer’s proven service-grade design with an all-stainless frame and slide, giving collectors and shooters a full-size .40 S&W that delivers added weight, durability, and a striking matte finish. Factory tritium night sights, rosewood grips, and the SRT short-reset trigger package round out a configuration no longer in production, making this example a standout for anyone seeking a hard-to-find variant built in the USA.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
This pistol shows only minimal handling marks, and the bore remains bright and clean.
What’s Included
- 3× 12-round OEM SIG Sauer steel magazines for .40 S&W/.357 SIG
- SIG Sauer factory hard case
- SIG Sauer OEM recoil spring (spare)
All-stainless construction gives the Stainless Elite a solid 42.2 oz unloaded weight that tames recoil and provides a balanced feel during rapid strings. The matte stainless finish on both frame and slide resists corrosion while maintaining a low-glare profile.
The extended beavertail frame, checkered front-strap, back-strap, and trigger guard offer enhanced control, especially when combined with the textured rosewood grips. Front and rear cocking serrations further aid manipulation in varied conditions.
Sig’s SRT (Short-Reset Trigger) system shortens trigger recovery for quicker follow-up shots while retaining the familiar double-action/single-action operating system. A frame-mounted decocker provides safe hammer lowering, and an integral accessory rail supports weapon-mounted lights or lasers.
Factory tritium night sights supply a clear sight picture in low light, adding practical value alongside the model’s collectible appeal. With production of the Stainless Elite series ending in the late 2010s, this example—part number E26R-40-SSE—offers a chance to acquire a discontinued configuration in excellent condition.