Icon Arms Sig Sauer iP226 Long Barrel Pistol Review

[NigelG]

I wonder how much the standard Sig .22 pistol is, is £1350 really warranted for a longer barrel and a bit of coat hanger.

[tacfoley]

Well., all I know is that they have sold out at the new Gander Mountain in Portland. Cost there was $539.99 instead of the regular price of $599.99.

Right now, that's £348.38.

Instead of the MRSP of £387.09.

There is no sales tax in Oregon, BTW. although that does not go far in explaining the $1500 difference in price.

Ah, hold on, THEY don't get the >12" barrel. moderator or coat-hanger, do they?

That must be it.

tac

[357marlin]

I wonder how much the standard Sig .22 pistol is, is £1350 really warranted for a longer barrel and a bit of coat hanger.

I picked my buckmark up for 495 with 9 mags. My dad has just brought a GSG 1911 for under £500 and they are amazing, so for the sig it is a lot of money but can't make up if it's worth it until I have had a chance to play with one.

[kippers]

Been trying to buy a Sig since the Phoenix at Bisley. Mike the owner of Icon does not pick up his phone or return any inquiries regarding the P226. I'm not the only one he's doing this to. Glad I did not buy one already, seems a few issues with the pistol as well as poor customer service, shame as it's a good looking pistol. Getting a Grand Power K22 instead.

[JohnN]

The quality of the product is good ...... but, dealing with Icon Arms leaves a lot to be desired - extremely poor communication and problems with supply. I have one on order with deposit paid, but TBH wish I hadn't !

[kippers]

The quality of the product is good ...... but, dealing with Icon Arms leaves a lot to be desired - extremely poor communication and problems with supply. I have one on order with deposit paid, but TBH wish I hadn't !

I bought a Grand Power X Trim instead of the Sig now. Couldn't be happier and the service from Caledonian Arms was spot on, thanks to Feroza. Sod Icon, get your deposit back and buy a pistol that works with enough spare cash for some ammo.

[Paul-GBR]

A member of our local club has one and asked me to test it for him.

The pistol is well made, comprising basically SIG parts assembled in the UK excepting the stainless steel barrel and light weight barrel shroud to comply with UK law (minimum 300mm) and the “coat hanger” rear extension again, to comply with UK law (600mm minimum overall length).

Whilst the pistol is capable of adequate accurate at 25m, as the pistol has been UK custom assembled, for the price, I would have expected a much better trigger to be fitted and help justify the staggering price that no doubt reflects the short production run and limited demand.

The club members pistol was returned several times for feed issues. As the supporting video mentions, S&K pistol magazine works adequately, it is my go-to ammo for .22 semi auto, it is a shame this was not mentioned to our club member!

Forget using lower velocity or slower burning pistol ammunition, odds on it will malfunction with a stove-pipe with the tight breach requiring too much energy from the previous round to then cycle complete the semi-auto cycle. Irrespective of the ammunition used, you need to keep the breach clean. A bent cleaning brush or pull through will help on range.

[Jagged blade]

I loved the 226 when I have used them in the past, never found a more accurate pistol (for me), just a shame the cost so much