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11-28-2008, 10:43 PM
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Stainless SIG
Has anyone seen a full stainless or nickel SIG P226 in 9mm? And I don't mean one with blued moving parts, a full stainless/nickel model. I saw MT had one on his page but I'd like some more examples if that's okay.
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11-28-2008, 11:08 PM
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Do you mean MoviePropMaster2008? I'm not the same guy. I'm just one of the other admins.
The all-nickel SIG P226s are somewhat rare. I see them from time-to-time on sale on the SIG forum, and they're usually quite highly priced. They were only made from 1988 to about 1992, and then SIG switched to making the two-tone P226s which had just the steel parts finished in stainless/nickel.
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11-29-2008, 12:40 AM
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Oh I thought you were the same guy! I sent you a PM for all of PropMasters uploads thanking you too! Silly me!
I did some research on nickel models rather than stainless models and found a few, so I know about 'em now. Don't know why on earth people stop making all silver guns, they're so pretty.
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11-29-2008, 01:51 AM
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 As far as the SIG P226 goes, I think there were issues with the strength of the frame on the all-silver model, or so I've heard.
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01-12-2009, 07:26 AM
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01-12-2009, 02:29 PM
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So what is so special about the all Stainless?
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01-12-2009, 07:11 PM
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 BTW, "The Beast" is on this Thursday. Apparently, Patrick Swayze uses one of the all-nickel P226s as his sidearm on that show. Reason enough for me to watch it... Last edited by MT2008; 01-12-2009 at 07:23 PM.
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01-13-2009, 01:05 PM
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So there's really nothing special about a stainless steel gun except for the coolness factor...that's one of the stupidest things I can think of to make a gun. Almost as stupid as golden plated guns, just for the "coolness" factor or because of the "you got the money, so spend it the way you want" mentality.
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01-13-2009, 06:52 PM
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It's not stupid to want a particular finish on a gun if it makes the gun look better. And not all nickel guns are that much more expensive than regular black versions - the nickel SIGs certainly didn't cost as much as they do now, back when they were still being produced. I don't own or buy nickel-plated guns myself, but I think it offensive to say that anyone who wants one is "stupid".
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01-14-2009, 12:14 AM
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Fine. I'll say something different. It's not stupid to get a gun like that. It's your preference, but I honestly think if it doesn't really affect the performance of the weapon in any sense and is more for cosmetic to appeal to your ego, then it's just a waste of money. If you have the money and feel like it, it's your gun. Who am I to tell you what you want your firearm to look like.
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