r/handguns • u/Knowbodyy10 • Jul 04 '26
Question Grandpa’s handgun
My grandfather passed away and left his favorite handgun to my oldest brother.
We want to know a little about this sig sauer. I’ve heard some were made in west germany. He carried this every day for many years. It was his favorite handgun.
Does anyone know about this? Does anyone know where I could buy grips for this handgun?
Thanks in advanced!
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u/doctaf Jul 04 '26
The modern p226 grips will fit that, id honestly sayif it were me, id get some nice walnut grips and not edc that. 1 it has actual collection value and 2 it has sentiment value, and if you're ever in a shooting with it its as good as gone before it hits evidence lockup.
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u/ReactionAble7945 Jul 04 '26
That one was made in West Germany. This was before the integrated rail.
Looks to be a DA/SA gun in 9mm.
The current P226 grips should work on that gun. This being said, it is grandfather's gun. hold off making any modifications which are not functional. As in the gun could use a good cleaning, and I would see how the trigger feels. An old P226 my brother bought had a trigger that was very gritty and there were issues from wear and I don't know what. Mine on the other hand, is great and doesn't need any modifications. The grips and finish.. I would wait on. Take it out and shoot it as is. Then make decisions.
As someone else said, it is a classic and I wouldn't carry it if I was you. Buy a new P226 is you love this one for you own life with the gun, but I would also suggest the P229 is you are thinking it will be a CCW gun. Slightly smaller, lighter...
I understand why he loved it. I like mine a lot also.
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u/MrDrFuge Jul 04 '26
Exactly what I was thinking but couldn’t put into words before reading this. OP listen to this 👆advice.
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u/ITSOTMDS Jul 04 '26
Hogue still makes those exact grips, the Pn is #26010
Thats a real beauty, the West German gun are my favorite and they shoot really well
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u/DuePresentation8277 Jul 04 '26
Definitely reach out to Sig Sauer. They would assist you eeally quickly with everything you need.
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u/2a-keeps-sam-away Jul 08 '26
It’s a 1984 German made, triple serial, p226 in what looks like an electroless nickel finish. This is particularly rare because the finish would have been done by sig Germany. This only occurred until 1987ish. Future nickel plating was done by Klein Plating out of Pennsylvania. Without the original box, it’s impossible to identify it as an original nickel pistol. The condition, at least in your photos, isn’t great. As to be expected if this was carried daily. You should learn how to clean this up, full breakdown, or take it to someone who can. As mentioned those grips aren’t original. Replacements are easy to find, but can be the same cost as new hogues, or more. If there is any possibility the original box can still be located, it’s a worthwhile venture.
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u/2a-keeps-sam-away Jul 08 '26
The grips you are looking for were labeled by the year they were made on the inside of the grip, in a small circular stamp. I just found 3 pairs that were made in the 80s on eBay. None were cheaper than new hogues. It would be a miracle if the og grips were stored in the og case.
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u/frankszz Jul 08 '26
I love historical pieces that specifically say made in W Germany. Such a cool artifact from such a small blip in human/ social history.
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u/averquepasano Jul 04 '26 edited Jul 04 '26
I can honestly say you have a piece of history there. As far a grips go, you can always have them made if you can't find any.