Hi Tim, no sir, this model is not optics ready. Stay safe & have a great day!

Hi Timothy and welcome. No Sir, this model is not Optics Cut. You could add a Dovetail Mount in place of the rear sight if necessary : https://www.egwguns.com/vortex-viper-venom-sig-sauer-p220-p226-p229-p320-sight-mount-fits-burris-fastfire-and-docter

No, this model is Not optic ready. SIG SAUER P226 LEGION SPECIFICATIONS Brand: Sig Sauer Category: Pistols Series: Full Size Legion Caliber: 9mm Luger Model: P226 Capacity: 15+1 Action: SAO Frame Finish: Legion Gray Cerakote Elite OAL: 8″ Frame Material: Aluminum Hand: Right Sight Style: Contrast Slide Finish: Legion Gray Cerakote Slide Material: Stainless Steel Slide Description: Serrated Legion Gray Cerakote Stainless Steel Gun Platform: P226-Style Grips: Black G10 Sight Configuration: XRAY3 Day / Night Includes: 3 Magazines Safety: Manual Thumb Barrel Description: Carbon Steel Barrel Length: 4.40″ Max Capacity: 15 Weight: 34 oz Frame Description: Legion Gray Cerakote Aluminum with Picatinny Rail & Beavertail

Based on the information I was able to find, the SAO version of P226 comes with a flat trigger, whereas DA/SA has a rounded one. The model listed on the website is SAO, although it seems to come with a rounded trigger as I confirmed via Bud's chat. Can anyone shed more light on this, please?

you are correct the SAO comes with a flat trigger photo has been corrected

Hi Anton and welcome. You are correct and a picture correction has been submitted to Buds. Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!

So I know the safety is ambidextrous but can you switch over the magazine release to the right side for left handed shooters?

Adrian, yes the mag release is reversible. Have a great day!

Adrian, yes Sir you certainly can. Depending on if you are talking about this newer model - Some good instructions here (Post #5) : https://www.sigtalk.com/threads/p226-legion-sao-can-you-switch-mag-release-to-right-side.407622/

Adrian, yes the mag release is reversable but from what I'm reading in can be a pain to do so. Hope this helps.

the p226 stainless is 932,00 the grey p226 is 1,199.00 other than price what is the difference

The $1199 model is the P226 Legion model. It comes with Sig X-Ray night sights, three mags, G10 grips, and Legion grey finish. The stainless model is the Stainless Elite. Has standard night sights, wood grips, and extended beavertail grip. Also, the grey P226 you referenced is the single action only model 226. The stainless model is DA/SA.

James, other than the Action difference, the cost difference is due to the number of each in stock, Buds prices are tied to stock level and lower stock firearms will have a higher price compared to similar higher stock firearms. This is even within the same models with different colors.

Is this ready for red dot

Donald, no Sir. The slide is not milled for addition of a Red Dot.

Does the SAO or DASA have a better trigger? Are they similar in SA? I am comfortable with both Sig Sauer actions and want a Legion. Please help me decide which to purchase

Marty, it is my opinion that the DASA will have a better SA trigger pull over the SAO. They are so close on the Legion that most would not readily notice the difference but, the DASA has a cleaner "break" and much less take up till break as well.

The image shows the DA/SA version but the description and part number says it is the SAO version. The first review also mentions the buyer getting the wrong version (DA/SA not the SAO). Just checking since I really want the SAO version.

Hey Eric, I hope you got it figured out. This one is the SAO pistol per the part number. There were multiple other reviews since that first review as I'm sure you are aware that show it as SAO. Wouldn't hurt to call Buds though just to verify what you are getting 859) 368-0371. Hope this helps!

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Sig Sauer P226 Legion 9mm 4.4" Legion Gray Cerakote SAO 15+1 - Gray, 4.4" Barrel, 15+1 Rounds, Composite Grips, Night Sights

Name: Sig Sauer P226 Legion 9mm 4.4" Legion Gray Cerakote SAO 15+1
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SKU: 471
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Rating: 5.00 (36 reviews)

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Sig Sauer's Legion series has a Legion Gray PVD finish on the slide and frame which has a reduced and contoured elite beavertail and is relieved under the trigger guard (XFIVE Contour). Legion also has enhanced checkering on front strap and under trigger guard, and custom, high checkered G-10 grips. The Legion series features a Master Shop Super Match Flat Trigger, enhanced action with SRT, a solid steel guide rod, and is topped off with Sig Sauer Electro-Optics X-Ray3 High Visibility Day/Night Sights.

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Model E26R9LEGIONSAO	Condition Factory New
Bud's Item # 471	UPC 798681538812
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Arthur S on 04/07/2024

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Finally decided to get this one and a P226 LEGION is worth every penny! Shoots great = beautiful and legendary. I also have the ELITE P226 and both are fantastic == but this one is a LEGION!!! Great price and worth what ever you you pay....Thanks for carrying these SIGs!!

Scott C on 03/10/2024

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

The legion is such a great gun very accurate and I love the trigger

James S on 03/02/2024

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

This Sig 226 Legion is one of the finest pistols I have ever shot. The slide is butter smooth, the trigger has a nice crisp break at about 4.5 lbs, the sights are excellent. The only feature not on this model is an optics cut, everything else you would want is on this gun - ambi safety, night sights, light rail, G10 grips, beautiful Cerakote finish. You get 3 15 round mags as well. This gun feels like it wad molded to fit my hand, it feels that nice. The standard 226 is great gun, Sig made it better as a Legion.

David M on 03/01/2024

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Feel's great in the hand Very accurate

Jon F on 02/16/2024

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

The sig P226 Legion SAO is everything the ads and reviews said it was, amazing trigger, fits the hand like it was custom made for it, great night sights and well worth the sale price, if all of the Legion product line is this good I'll take one of each, even the gray/green color sort of grows on you, if I wasn't a Sig fan boy before I am now for sure.

Michael A on 01/24/2024

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Flawless! Very cool version of the P226. No complaints.

Devin R on 01/06/2024

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Ive been watching this for a couple years, finally pulled the trigger. Perfect in my eyes. Great trigger, great grip, sig p226 reliability, and the best sights ive ever gotten stock. (Legion SAO) Very good shooter, legendary pistol.

Stacy G on 12/31/2023

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Nothing but praise for Buds Gun Shop! Found this amazing gun at an amazing price! Normally when this happens with all the added fees and shipping the price is no longer "great" but not with Bud's. Only $12 for 2 day UPS and applicable sales tax...that's it! Ordered on a Tuesday and was at my local FFL on Friday. They sent my order conformation and also tracking info when it shipped the next day. Definitely will be back at Bud's!

Stanley R on 12/17/2023

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

I have always liked Sig guns. The price on this P226 seem to good to be true. Buds shipped quickly, and I couldn’t wait to get to the range. The accuracy of This gun is absolutely amazing! It’s like I took shooting lessons. Thats how good this gun is. Love IT ! Thanks Bud

Phillip T on 12/05/2023

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

I love Sigs! This is my 2nd P226... one in 40sw and now the Legion in 9mm. Both have been a joy to shoot. The trigger is excellent and between what seems to be a better controlled felt recoil, the sights and the SRT trigger on this legion, it is easy to stay on target during double taps and rapid fire. This is definitely a keeper for the range. A bit heavier than I prefer for my everyday carry, but for the range and for competing, it's perfect. If you've not owned a P226, you don't know what you're missing. I highly recommend this firearm to all.

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Q: Is it optics cut?
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Asked 02/12/2024 03:55 by Timothy S

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Hi Tim, no sir, this model is not optics ready.
Stay safe & have a great day!
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Q: Based on the information I was able to find, the SAO version of P226 comes with a flat trigger, whereas DA/SA has a rounded one. The model listed on the website is SAO, although it seems to come with a rounded trigger as I confirmed via Bud's chat. Can anyone shed more light on this, please?
Answered

Asked 01/30/2024 15:46 by Anton I

A:

you are correct the SAO comes with a flat trigger photo has been corrected
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Q: So I know the safety is ambidextrous but can you switch over the magazine release to the right side for left handed shooters?
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Asked 03/14/2022 01:25 by Adrian C

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Adrian, yes the mag release is reversible. Have a great day!
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Q: the p226 stainless is 932,00 the grey p226 is 1,199.00 other than price what is the difference
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Asked 06/02/2020 04:19 by james s

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The $1199 model is the P226 Legion model. It comes with Sig X-Ray night sights, three mags, G10 grips, and Legion grey finish. The stainless model is the Stainless Elite. Has standard night sights, wood grips, and extended beavertail grip. Also, the grey P226 you referenced is the single action only model 226. The stainless model is DA/SA.
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Q: Is this ready for red dot
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Asked 04/19/2019 16:51 by Donald W

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sorry it is not optics ready
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Q: Does the SAO or DASA have a better trigger? Are they similar in SA? I am comfortable with both Sig Sauer actions and want a Legion. Please help me decide which to purchase
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Asked 09/12/2018 18:47 by Marty S

A:

Marty, it is my opinion that the DASA will have a better SA trigger pull over the SAO. They are so close on the Legion that most would not readily notice the difference but, the DASA has a cleaner "break" and much less take up till break as well.
Q: The image shows the DA/SA version but the description and part number says it is the SAO version. The first review also mentions the buyer getting the wrong version (DA/SA not the SAO). Just checking since I really want the SAO version.
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Asked 08/15/2018 01:20 by Eric S

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Hey Eric, I hope you got it figured out. This one is the SAO pistol per the part number. There were multiple other reviews since that first review as I'm sure you are aware that show it as SAO. Wouldn't hurt to call Buds though just to verify what you are getting 859) 368-0371. Hope this helps!

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Q: Based on the information I was able to find, the SAO version of P226 comes with a flat trigger, whereas DA/SA has a rounded one. The model listed on the website is SAO, although it seems to come with a rounded trigger as I confirmed via Bud's chat. Can anyone shed more light on this, please?

Q: So I know the safety is ambidextrous but can you switch over the magazine release to the right side for left handed shooters?

Q: the p226 stainless is 932,00 the grey p226 is 1,199.00 other than price what is the difference

Q: Is this ready for red dot

Q: Does the SAO or DASA have a better trigger? Are they similar in SA? I am comfortable with both Sig Sauer actions and want a Legion. Please help me decide which to purchase

Q: The image shows the DA/SA version but the description and part number says it is the SAO version. The first review also mentions the buyer getting the wrong version (DA/SA not the SAO). Just checking since I really want the SAO version.

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Q: Is it optics cut?

Q: Based on the information I was able to find, the SAO version of P226 comes with a flat trigger, whereas DA/SA has a rounded one. The model listed on the website is SAO, although it seems to come with a rounded trigger as I confirmed via Bud's chat. Can anyone shed more light on this, please?

Q: So I know the safety is ambidextrous but can you switch over the magazine release to the right side for left handed shooters?

Q: the p226 stainless is 932,00 the grey p226 is 1,199.00 other than price what is the difference

Q: Is this ready for red dot

Q: Does the SAO or DASA have a better trigger? Are they similar in SA? I am comfortable with both Sig Sauer actions and want a Legion. Please help me decide which to purchase

Q: The image shows the DA/SA version but the description and part number says it is the SAO version. The first review also mentions the buyer getting the wrong version (DA/SA not the SAO). Just checking since I really want the SAO version.

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