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Model P226 SCT
SIG Pistol P226 SCT .40 S&W Variant-1
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:1.5-in
Length:7.7-in Height:5.5-in
Barrel:4.4-in Weight:34-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (180 grain bullet)183960
  • Recoil Factor (180 grain bullet)6.87 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity16 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor95%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Caliber:.40 S&W
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:frame mounted decock lever
Magazine:15-round
Frame:aluminum alloy
Grip:black polymer
Sights:tritium fiber-optic front, night rear
Notes:
Manufacturer
SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG
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About the Gun

The P226 SCT (Super Capacity Tactical) is a high-capacity variant of the full-size P226 featuring an all-black Nitron finish. It includes front slide cocking serrations, an accessory rail, a SIGLITE night sight in the rear, a TRUGLO tritium fiber optic front sight, and comes standard with four extended high-capacity magazines (20-round for 9 mm or 15-round for .40 S&W).

Production

Limited production from 2008 through 2015.

Market value
Last updated: 5/25/2026

MSRP at production was around $1,200 – $1,400. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $900 – $1,200.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .40 Smith & Wesson
Alias: N/A
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:180 grains
MV:1022 ft/sec ME:418 ft-lbs
Analysis

The P226 SCT was designed as a tactical, high-capacity offering on the P226 platform, emphasizing increased ammunition capacity and modern sighting options. The addition of front cocking serrations and the accessory rail improved usability for duty or tactical applications, while the fiber optic front sight paired with the SIGLITE rear provided fast sight acquisition. Produced in limited numbers during the late 2000s to mid-2010s, primarily in 9mm and .40 S&W, it represented SIG Sauer’s attempt to offer a more modernized, high-round-count version of the classic P226 before shifting focus to other specialized models such as the Elite and Legion series.

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