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Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The P226 Emperor Scorpion is a full-size double-stack Elite-based model featuring a bronze PVD finish on the stainless steel slide and frame. It incorporates the full Elite package of a beavertail frame extension, front slide cocking serrations, and front-strap checkering along with the short-reset trigger. It was offered in 9mm and .40 S&W with Hogue G10 grips and SIGLITE night sights.

Production

Limited production from 2017 through 2020.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,450–$1,550. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $950–$1,200.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.40 Smith & Wesson
Alias:	N/A
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Analysis

The P226 Emperor Scorpion variants represent an upgraded evolution of the Scorpion treatment with a distinctive bronze PVD finish and the full Elite ergonomic package. The heavier stainless steel construction on the .40 S&W version helped manage recoil in the more powerful cartridge, while the 9mm version offered lighter weight and higher capacity. Both calibers shared the beavertail, front serrations, improved checkering, and short-reset trigger for enhanced control. Produced as limited Lipsey’s exclusive models in the late 2010s, they provided a premium tactical appearance and refined handling as one of the final special editions of the classic metal-frame P226 platform before SIG Sauer’s primary focus shifted to the Legion series.