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  • Why the US Navy SEALs Loved the Sig Sauer P226 Gun

    05/27/2025 12:59:01 PM PDT · by where's_the_Outrage? · 33 replies
    National Security Journal ^ | May 27, 2025 | Steve Balestrieri
    Key Points - The SIG Sauer P226, a 9mm DA/SA pistol, became the trusted sidearm of US Navy SEALs (as the Mk.25) for over thirty years after they experienced issues with the Army-adopted Beretta M9 in the late 1980s. -Though the P226 initially lost the military's MHS competition to the Beretta due to cost, the SEALs independently selected it for its superior reliability, corrosion resistance crucial for maritime operations, smooth trigger, and excellent tritium night sights. -Renowned for its robust construction and dependable performance in numerous combat zones, the P226 solidified its reputation as an outstanding combat pistol. The Sig...