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Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The SIG SAUER Homeland Security Pistols (HSP) are the same models that the company builds for the Department of Homeland Security. A limited production run of 1,000 in both the P226 and P229 series models, each features the American flag engraved on top of the slide with the right side of the slide saying Homeland Security 1 of 1000 along with a unique bar code, just like the pistols shipped to DHS and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Production

Limited production from 2005 through 2006.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,200–$1,300. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $900–$1,250.

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

The P226 HSP was a limited commercial run of approximately 1,000 pistols produced around 2005–2006. It replicated many features of pistols delivered to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including the DAK trigger system for a consistent pull without a decocker. The model combined the proven reliability of the P226 platform with modern tactical features such as the accessory rail and Nitron finish. As a short-run special edition, it remains a collectible variant among P226 enthusiasts and those interested in post-9/11 law enforcement firearms.