Luger P08 vs SIG Sauer P226

1908–1945

1984–Present

~1,000,000+ units (including military, police, and civilian models)

~1,200,000+ units estimated

225 mm (8.86 in)

196 mm (7.7 in) standard; 185 mm (7.3 in) Compact; 210 mm (8.3 in) Tactical

100 mm (3.93 in)

112 mm (4.4 in) standard; 102 mm (4.0 in) Compact; 140 mm (5.5 in) Tactical

0.95 kg (2.09 lb) empty

985 g (2.17 lb) empty (standard); 1,050 g (2.31 lb) with loaded 15‑round magazine

7 rounds standard (detachable box), optional 8‑round magazine for .30 Luger

15 rounds standard (9mm); 10 rounds (9mm Compact); 20 rounds (9mm Tactical); also available in 12‑round .40 S&W and 10‑round .45 ACP magazines

Toggle‑locked, short‑stroke recoil‑operated, closed bolt

Short recoil, locked breech with rotating barrel; DA/SA with manual safety/decocker

Single‑stage military trigger with integrated safety lever

Double‑action first pull, single‑action subsequent pulls; optional single‑action only trigger for competition models

Fixed front blade, rear V‑shaped notch with adjustable rear sight leaf

Fixed three‑dot tritium night sights (front blade and rear notch) on most models; optional Novak or SIGLITE rail‑mounted optics