Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The P226 Legion is a full-size double-stack premium model featuring Legion gray PVD finish, custom G10 grips with Legion medallion, a reduced and contoured beavertail, front slide cocking serrations, aggressive front-strap checkering, short-reset trigger, and X-RAY3 day/night sights. The original non-optics-ready versions were produced in .40 S&W, 357 SIG, and 9mm, while later optics-ready (OR) versions are available in 9mm DA/SA and 9mm SAO configurations.

Production

Production ran from 2017 through 2022.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,350–$1,450. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $950–$1,150.

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

The P226 Legion variants represent SIG Sauer’s premium refinement of the full-size P226 platform. The original non-optics-ready models in .40 S&W, .357 SIG, and 9mm incorporated the full Legion upgrade package with enhanced ergonomics and high-durability finish. Starting in 2023, optics-ready versions in 9mm were introduced in both DA/SA and SAO configurations to meet modern demands for red-dot sight compatibility. The Legion series maintained the locked-breech short-recoil operating system and offered improved handling and corrosion resistance, serving as one of the flagship expressions of the P226 before many standard variants were discontinued.