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Posted: 7/24/2015 12:29:17 PM EDT

I recently tried a 226 in an alien gear holster iwb at about 5oclock position but that's about the only spot it worked, liked the gun, but i'm looking for something of similar capacity, hair smaller bulk wise maybe a g19, small enough for carry, and double as an hd pistol? I'm a smaller fellow but was able to conceal the sig there, my brother had a hard time spotting it even knowing exactly where it was. I don't go out and about every day (i'm a stay at home dad), but there are times I wish I were carrying. And before anyone asks, my wife doesn't have the carry issue I do. No man purse for me guys

. Thanks!

Posted: 7/24/2015 2:01:41 PM EDT

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I'm 5'7" @ 160lbs and carry a sig p226 daily, If it prints aliittle I don't mind as most people think it's just a cell phone case or something of that nature. Most poeple (unless they carry them selfs) don't know how to pick someone CCWing out in a crowd.

Posted: 7/24/2015 4:01:25 PM EDT

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Used p229 from summit, a p2022, or a sig 320c.

Posted: 7/24/2015 11:45:17 PM EDT

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P228/229

Posted: 7/25/2015 9:39:24 PM EDT

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this, but it won't be too much smaller.

or just get a G19... I love Glocks and Sigs.

<------- I carry a G26 when it MUST stay hidden... otherwise it's G19, G30sf, P226(Mk25

), or W. German P228. I like all of them, and the Sigs print the most, but I don't worry about it much.

Posted: 7/25/2015 10:46:00 PM EDT

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I'm 5'7" @ 160lbs and carry a sig p226 daily, If it prints aliittle I don't mind as most people think it's just a cell phone case or something of that nature. Most poeple (unless they carry them selfs) don't know how to pick someone CCWing out in a crowd.

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His point on printing is true.

I've made it a game with a buddy of mine who also delivers at my work to pick out where I'm carrying my gun.

AIWB, he hasn't caught shit. G27 to full size 1911.

IWB 3-4 o'clock, winds made me print a few times.

Until we'd been shooting a few times, and CCW became a regular discussion, he had no clue I carried.

It took him knowing, to spot it.

Posted: 7/27/2015 12:20:17 PM EDT

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There are lots of gun options, but, if you like the P226 (who doesn't!), I would take a look at your belt and holster. Make sure you are using quality gear that holds your pistol secure and close to your body.

You may also try sliding the gun closer to 3:30.

I can conceal a Gov't 1911 in an OWB at 3-3:30 and I am 5'9" 170...

Posted: 7/27/2015 3:36:42 PM EDT

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I carry a Sig P229 in a Raven OWB everyday.
It's slightly smaller than the 226 but not much
I have no issues concealing it and printing slightly isn't a concern anyway.
No one notices.

Posted: 7/27/2015 6:34:34 PM EDT

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I know you didn't ask for holster advice but I have been carrying my p226 for about a month in a galco summer comfort holster and even my buddies that know I carry daily and know how I carry can't tell I have it on my belt. I have tried lots of holsters but this is by far my favorite.

Posted: 7/29/2015 2:19:39 AM EDT

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Just get a G19, the P229 is a no better than the P226... I sold mine and just carry the P226

Posted: 8/5/2015 4:28:24 AM EDT

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Look at the M&P 9c ... and the

P320 compact ...

Posted: 8/6/2015 11:22:37 PM EDT

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I am 5' 9" and carry a Sig P250c with a Streamlight TLR-4 on the rail in a kydex holster about 4 o'clock daily. Works great...and a good shooter too.

Posted: 8/16/2015 5:25:45 PM EDT

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I know you didn't ask for holster advice but I have been carrying my p226 for about a month in a galco summer comfort holster and even my buddies that know I carry daily and know how I carry can't tell I have it on my belt. I have tried lots of holsters but this is by far my favorite.

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Thanks, before I posted this I hadn't even thought about it. Do you know if that holster conceals better than the alien gear?

Posted: 8/16/2015 6:05:45 PM EDT

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Thanks, before I posted this I hadn't even thought about it. Do you know if that holster conceals better than the alien gear?

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I know you didn't ask for holster advice but I have been carrying my p226 for about a month in a galco summer comfort holster and even my buddies that know I carry daily and know how I carry can't tell I have it on my belt. I have tried lots of holsters but this is by far my favorite.

Thanks, before I posted this I hadn't even thought about it. Do you know if that holster conceals better than the alien gear?

I have a crossbreed, which is simliar to alien gear and this conceals better than crossbreeds. The crossbreed holsters are just too damn bulky for me, it feels like I'm growing a tumor when I have one on

Posted: 8/17/2015 12:32:22 PM EDT

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SigPro 2022. Similar mag capacity, still a Sig, and one of the best DA/SA triggers on the market. Plus it's cheaper than a new Glock.

Posted: 8/17/2015 1:05:22 PM EDT

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G19, G26 or P228.

The P320 Compact also is a close second to those.

Posted: 8/18/2015 2:53:01 AM EDT

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I recently tried a 226 in an alien gear holster iwb at about 5oclock position but that's about the only spot it worked, liked the gun, but i'm looking for something of similar capacity, hair smaller bulk wise maybe a g19, small enough for carry, and double as an hd pistol? I'm a smaller fellow but was able to conceal the sig there, my brother had a hard time spotting it even knowing exactly where it was. I don't go out and about every day (i'm a stay at home dad), but there are times I wish I were carrying. And before anyone asks, my wife doesn't have the carry issue I do. No man purse for me guys

. Thanks!

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If you liked the Sig 226 but want something slightly smaller, the first answer that comes to mind is the Sig 229 -- after all that is exactly why they built the 228 & 229 as concealed carry alternatives to the "duty gun" P226

Posted: 8/18/2015 10:06:59 PM EDT

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I just started carrying a p239. The grip is thinner and carrying an extra mag is easy. I like the da/sa trigger and sig quality.

Posted: 8/26/2015 7:05:11 PM EDT

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I IWB appendex carry a P226 without issue. Any OWB carry prints like crazy.

Posted: 8/27/2015 7:00:52 PM EDT

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I carry a full size M&P in a Cook's Holsters IWB Cook's IWB which I feel works much better with a larger handgun like the P226 or M&P. I tried an Aliengear holster for my 3" Kimber 1911 and felt that even with the smaller gun it just wasn't comfortable or easy to put on. I think my issue with it was that the kydex used for the shell was way too thick which didn't allow it to conform to my body and caused it to feel much larger than it should have. I've also got a Bladetech IWB similar to the Cook's that I used to use for a 5" Gov't 1911 and it worked well with such a large handgun. The key is holster and belt choice. I know a tiny little guy who carries a full size HK USP .40 without any issue. If the P226 is your gun of choice (and I know I love mine!) then don't give up hope. Try a few different styles of holsters and you will likely find one that works for you.

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