Sig P226 into a Sig P226R

[Usmcskinny]

Ladies and gentleman, I need to borrow some of your experiences. The majority of my agencies primary issue guns are Sig P226's. Surefire makes a rail that attaches to the front of the trigger guard. That rail turns your P226 into a P226R, allowing you to place a light on it. However, this is the issue. Considering Safariland's HORRIBLE customer service, I have to ask if any of you have/do used/use this rail. If so, does it fit into a normal light bearing Safariland duty holster? Or, does Safariland make a particular holster for this attachment that I don't know about? Thanks for your time ladies and gentleman. Stay safe.

[FJDave]

I have no idea about the Safariland rail. Have you checked to see if Sure Fire makes an add-on rail? I know they make a rail for the Beretta 92FS, although it is a bit expensive.

[Usmcskinny]

I apologize if I was confusing. The rail is made by Surefire. I need it to fit in a Safariland holster with a light attached to the Surefire rail. I didn't ask Safariland because their customer service is brutal.

[HEDP]

I apologize if I was confusing. The rail is made by Surefire. I need it to fit in a Safariland holster with a light attached to the Surefire rail. I didn't ask Safariland because their customer service is brutal.

How does it attach?




The SW's used to attach them with screws and that didn't work out well, they would come loose. I guess if you used loctite you might be ok, but I just don't trust rails that are aftermarket.


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[FJDave]

I apologize if I was confusing. The rail is made by Surefire. I need it to fit in a Safariland holster with a light attached to the Surefire rail. I didn't ask Safariland because their customer service is brutal.

Oops...I didn't read your post well enough. My bad. Sorry, you were clear...what I would do is go to www.swatgear.com (Aardvark Tactical in So Cal). They have very knowledgeable staff that WILL be able to answer your question quickly and accurately. Good luck!

[M1garand]

Surfire is stating that it will fit into approprate holsters. Due to way it is designed in front of the trigger guard, I am not sure whether it will fit into P226R holster or not.

[SCSU74]

maybe go to a store that sells holsters and try it out?

[SoCalSheriff]

Looking at that rail, I would say it will not fit a majority of the Safariland duty holsters, as most of them have some form of retention dependant on the front of the trigger guard.

[FJDave]

Safariland DOES make a holster for many of the major weapons we use for duty with a light attached. I have a Safariland holster for my 92F with light and Surefire rail attached, and one for my H&K USP45 with rail adapter and light attached.

PDF for Safariland holsters they currently make, taken from the Safariland site:

http://www.safariland.com/DutyGear/info/willfit/PT%201%20Duty-Pistols%20w-RLS-10-8-10.pdf

I've heard they are VERY friendly with making a holster for your particular setup....maybe you can contact them and they can make one for you if they don't make one already.

[SCSU74]

Looking at that rail, I would say it will not fit a majority of the Safariland duty holsters, as most of them have some form of retention dependant on the front of the trigger guard.

not the amazing 6360

[Usmcskinny]

Thanks for the help fellas. I have done a lot of shopping around. Most of the shops/tactical technicians in my area have no clue and have never heard of the aftermarket rail. I also do not trust these rails. However, since switching to a Sig for a duty gun, I have no choice. I purchased one for $108.00. I'll let you guys know what the outcome is. As far as Safariland goes, they make a great product. There is no doubt about that. However, in my numerous attempts to contact them over the years, I have yet to recieve an email or phone call in return. That being said, I may have to attempt to contact them again to make a custom holster LOL. Be safe.

[FJDave]

I can vouch for the Surefire rail....a LOT of Deputies on my department, me included, have one. They are durable and solid. You will have no problems with yours. Stay safe!

[habs35]

Any update on if the aftermarket rail will fit in a safariland holster? I've recently changed agencies and the new agency issues the Sig P226/R. I was given a P226 without a light rail and would like to get a light on it if possible. I had a hk P2000 with a streamlight TLR-2 in a safariland 6320 and plan on using the same set-up if the aftermarket rail will fit in the Sig equivalent holster.