SIG Sauer P226 Elite .357 SIG Full-Size DA/SA Pistol with SRT, Adjustable Night Sights & Rail
The P226 Elite brings the proven P226 platform to the high-velocity .357 SIG cartridge, pairing SIG Sauer’s Short-Reset Trigger with premium night sights and an extended beavertail frame. Built in Exeter, New Hampshire, this full-size pistol offers collectors and shooters a factory-original configuration that bundles sought-after Elite upgrades with the less common .357 SIG chambering.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light, even handling marks are present on the exterior surfaces, but no mechanical or finish issues were observed.
What’s Included
- SIG Sauer factory plastic hard case (serial-matched)
- 2x 12-round SIG Sauer steel magazines marked "MADE IN USA"
- SIG Sauer Classic P-Series owner’s manual booklet
This Elite-series P226 features an extended beavertail frame that promotes a high grip and helps manage the snappy .357 SIG recoil. The hard-coat anodized aluminum frame keeps weight down without sacrificing durability, while front and rear cocking serrations on the Nitron-finished slide ensure positive manipulation.
The pistol is outfitted with SIGLITE tritium three-dot night sights, and the rear unit is fully adjustable for precise point-of-impact tuning. A full-length accessory rail allows easy mounting of lights or lasers, making the gun adaptable to duty, home-defense, or range roles.
Inside, the Short-Reset Trigger system shortens the reset distance for faster follow-up shots, and the DA/SA action retains SIG’s familiar decocking lever for safe hammer lowering. A reversible magazine release accommodates left- or right-handed shooters.
Factory-chambered in .357 SIG, this P226 Elite holds 12+1 rounds and ships with two OEM magazines. The barrel measures 4.4 inches, delivering the cartridge’s signature velocity while maintaining the classic P226 balance.
Produced in Exeter prior to SIG’s Newington transition, this example carries the factory code "E26R" and the part number E26R-357-DSE, underscoring its original .357 SIG Elite configuration.