SIG SAUER P226 Elite SAO 9mm, Full-Size, 4.4 in Barrel, Nitron/Alloy, Trijicon Front Sight, G10-Style Grips, 2x 15-Round Mags
This SIG SAUER P226 Elite SAO is the single-action-only variant of the full-size 9mm P226, equipped with an ambidextrous manual safety and premium Elite features. It comes with a Trijicon front sight with an orange ring, upgraded gray/black G10-style grip panels, two 15-round magazines, the factory case and manual, plus the original factory polymer grips. The factory case label shows SKU E26R-9-BSE-SAO and a date of 20-MAR-2014.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor markings from previous handling and use. Please refer to the photos for a detailed view.
What’s Included
- SIG SAUER factory hard case with model label E26R-9-BSE-SAO
- SIG SAUER P-Series owner's manual
- 2x 15-round steel magazines marked "SIG SAUER P226 9mm," Made in USA, with 5/10/15 witness holes
- SIG SAUER factory textured polymer grip panels (pair), uninstalled
The Elite SAO configuration delivers a single-action-only trigger with an ambidextrous manual thumb safety, paired with an extended beavertail frame, front-strap checkering, and an undercut trigger guard. This full-size setup uses a 4.4 in barrel and offers a 15+1 capacity in 9mm Luger.
The slide is stainless steel with a black Nitron finish and features both front and rear cocking serrations. The frame is a hard-anodized aluminum alloy and includes a 3-slot Picatinny-type accessory rail for mounting a light or other compatible accessory.
This pistol is fitted with a Trijicon-marked front sight featuring a high-visibility orange ring and a dovetailed fixed rear notch. The installed gray/black patterned laminate/G10-style grip panels provide a secure, modern texture, and the original factory textured polymer grip panels are included.
Factory and model markings are present: the slide is marked "P226 Elite," the barrel hood is marked "9MM PARA SIG," and the frame is marked "SIG SAUER INC. EXETER-NH-USA." The factory case label identifies the configuration as "P226R, 9, ELITE, NITRON, SLITE, SAO" with a date of 20-MAR-2014. Two 15-round steel magazines are included, marked "SIG SAUER P226 9mm," Made in USA, with 5/10/15 witness holes.

