Mec-Gar Magazines for Sig P226 – First Look

Sig P226 with Mec-Gar Magazines
Sig P226 with Mec-Gar Magazines

One of my all-time favorite handguns is the Sig P226. It is incredibly reliable, a pleasure to shoot, and looks great! That being said, because of the larger size of the P226, it doesn’t really fit into my concealed carry routine. Spending most of its time in the nightstand, I’ve come to realize that my Sig P226 just isn’t getting the range time it deserves.However, thanks to the arrival of some Mec-Gar magazines for the Sig P226, I now have the perfect excuse to get this pistol back to the range!

Mec-Gar offers P-226 magazines in three capacity options, 10 round, 18 round, and 20 round. The 18 round features a flush fit, while the 20 round extends beyond the grip 5/8″. The magazines we received include the 18rnd & 20rnd.

Sig P226 Magazines
Left to Right: Sig Sauer 15rnd, Mec-Gar 18rnd, Mec-Gar 20rnd (all loaded with HPR 124gr JHP 9mm)

As you can see from the above image, the Mec-Gar magazines increase capacity by 3 – 5 rounds, while adding minimal length to the grip. Provided that these magazines function properly (I have no reason to believe that they won’t), they’ll be a nice step up from the standard 15 round magazines I’ve always used.

Of course, the majority of our magazine testing will take place at the shooting range. However, I did load up a couple of these mags and placed them in the nightstand. Since there is always a debate about leaving magazines loaded for extended periods, we might as well put that to the test as well.

Stay tuned for more info on these Sig P226 magazines from Mec-Gar!

Mec-Gar SIG SAUER P.226 Magazine (18rnd)

  • Sku#: MGP22618
  • Caliber 9 mm
  • Capacity 18 High Cap Flush Fit
  • Increased capacity to 18-rounds while remaining flush-fit
  • Redesigned tube to improve functionality, heat-treated for strength
  • Anti-Friction Coating allows for easy loading and superior anti-corrosion
  • Interlinked internal components

Mec-Gar SIG SAUER P.226 Magazine (20rnd)

  • Sku# MGP22620
  • Caliber 9 mm
  • Capacity 20 High Cap Extended
  • Increased capacity to 20-rounds with “Plus-2” Adapter
  • Only 5/8″ longer than flush-fit magazines
  • Redesigned tube to improve functionality, heat-treated for strength
  • Anti-Friction Coating allows for easy loading and superior anti-corrosion
  • Interlinked internal components

Mec-Gar magazines are available for a large selection of pistols, including 1911, Beretta, Bersa, Browning, CZ, Kimber, Luger, Para-USA, Ruger, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Springfield, Taurus, Witness/Tanfoglio, and Walther. For more information, visit Mec-Gar.com.