The Sig Sauer P226 40th Anniversary Limited Edition is a DA/SA semi-auto pistol chambered in 9mm Luger, commemorating four decades of P226 production. It ships with two 15-round magazines. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Sig Sauer 
• Model: P226 40th Anniversary Limited Edition 
• Type: Semi-Automatic Handgun 
• Action: Double Action/Single Action (DA/SA) 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19 Para) 
• Barrel Length: 4.4 inches 
• Overall Length: 7.7 inches 
• Weight: 3 lbs 
• Capacity: 15 rounds x2 magazines 
• Sights: SIGLITE Night Sights 
• Grip Material: Black Retro Hogue Alloy Grips 
• Finish Color: Black Nitron 
• Safety Type: Manual safety 
   

Features 

 
The SIGLITE night sights give adequate low-light target acquisition without needing aftermarket sights. The Black Nitron finish resists corrosion and wear. Retro Hogue alloy grips are a nod to earlier P226 variants and provide a firm, textured hold. The DA/SA trigger allows a longer double-action first pull followed by shorter single-action pulls, a characteristic some shooters prefer and others train around.

Owners and collectors alike respond well to this limited edition. The P226 platform has a long track record with military and law enforcement, and the 40th Anniversary version leans into that history with its retro grip panels and anniversary markings. Trigger feel, accuracy, and the DA/SA action get consistently positive reviews. The ergonomics suit a wide range of hand sizes.

Price is the most common friction point. Limited editions carry a premium over standard P226 models, and some buyers debate whether the collector premium is worth it versus a standard P226 for range use. Weight and the DA/SA learning curve are mentioned occasionally but are inherent to the platform, not specific to this model.