Sidearms & Scatterguns questions about my used SIG P226

[futurerider103]

I just got this 2 days ago and I wanted to find out a little more info about it. From what I've read there is a couple markings under the slide that show the age and mine shows KJ so it was made in 98. Now this should put it a German Frame and slide but assembled in the US. I also found that in 98 the slides were made from milled stainless steel. I can see mill mars on the inside of the slide but a magnet sticks to my slide which tells me it's not stainless.
Now I also have a question about some of the markings or impresssions I should say on the slide. I've seen pics where there is a sn stamped onto the slide where mine is not smooth but it has some ovals. Can anyone shed some light onto why this is?

Here are my prof marks showing it was proofed in Germany by the squashed looking bug thing on to. It's nitro ammo certified by the middle impression and my year or manufacturer from the KJ. The barrel also shows it was made in Germany because it does not have a P in a circle

 

[SIG700]

Re: questions about my used SIG P26

Sig has used milled SS for their 226 slides since '96 (Most common SS is non-magnetic- however some is magnetic, it all depends on its grade). Looks like its been a safe queen/ been taken good care of. Enjoy.

 

[Downzero]

Re: questions about my used SIG P26

A magnet will stills stick to a stainless firearm. "Stainless" isn't just one type of metal.

 

[EXTREMEPREJUDICE]

Re: questions about my used SIG P26

The "squashed bug" roll mark means it came from the Keil Proofhouse in West Germany. The oval machined slots probably removed the original serial number of the slide that matched a different frame or the removal of an agency or bureau identifier. Is the slide serialized anywhere?

 

[futurerider103]

Re: questions about my used SIG P26

The slide doesn't have any numbers other than the 226

 

[EXTREMEPREJUDICE]

Re: questions about my used SIG P26

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: futurerider103</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The slide doesn't have any numbers other than the 226 </div></div> Sure, that's common with RPO/CPO pistols during refurbishing. If the slide has to be replaced for some reason they don't take the time/effort to restamp to match the frame. Also, if a trade in pistol has a slide mismatched to the frame it would have a similar outcome as they won't resell the reconditioned pistol with different serial numbers, and of course the frame is the "firearm", here in the U.S. anyway.

 

[dang472]

Re: questions about my used SIG P26

I think most of the Sig red box guns (refurbished) have the milling marks on the slide. My red box 226 was lucky enough to have matching numbers so they didn't have to take them off the slide.

 

[futurerider103]

Re: questions about my used SIG P26

This is good to know. This gun still fires great and is very accurate. Would this hurt the resae value in anyway?(not that I'll be selling this anytime soon since I've wanted one forever)

 

[SledDog]

Re: questions about my used SIG P26

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dang472</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think most of the Sig red box guns (refurbished) have the milling marks on the slide. My red box 226 was lucky enough to have matching numbers so they didn't have to take them off the slide. </div></div>

Same for my red box 229. Best gun I own.

 

[dang472]

Re: questions about my used SIG P26

It's not going to hurt resale value based on what you probably paid compared to a new one. I bought a grade A red box p226 in 40 s&w for around $700 in Phoenix. A used Sig is still worth decent money. Compared to a new one, you probably saved 300 bucks. Used 226s still run around $500-600 depending on condition and features (SRT, Equinox, Two-tone, etc.). I think you did good. My red box rests on the nightstand, so I feel pretty good about it.