Sig Sauer P226

According to a GAO report, Beretta was ultimately awarded the M9 contract for the 92F due to preferred durability during endurance testing and a lower total package price. During the endurance testing none of the 92Fs broke, while two of the P226s cracked frames between six and seven thousand rounds.

Early versions fitted with after-market or replacement clutch panels occasionally (albeit rarely) developed reliability issues because the inside of the grip panel put pressure on (and thereby interfered with) the Sig Sauer P226 firing mechanism. OEM and later essence replacement panels coupled with administration the cincture screws tight removed this issue. As with all defensive pistols, it is critically important to verify proper function with duty ammunition prior to using the pistol for duty or defense.