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SIG Sauer P226 vs Walther PPQ — Side-by-Side Comparison | TGDB - The Gun Database
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SIG Sauer P226 vs Walther PPQ
SIG Sauer P226
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Walther PPQ
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SIG Sauer P226
Handguns
In production
Walther PPQ
Handguns
Discontinued
Overview
Spec
SIG Sauer P226
Walther PPQ
Manufacturer
SIG Sauer
Carl Walther GmbH
Country
Switzerland
Germany
Production
1984–Present
2011–2021
Units produced
~1,200,000+ units estimated
NA
Specifications
Spec
SIG Sauer P226
Walther PPQ
Overall length
196 mm (7.7 in) standard; 185 mm (7.3 in) Compact; 210 mm (8.3 in) Tactical
180 mm (7.1 in)
Barrel length
112 mm (4.4 in) standard; 102 mm (4.0 in) Compact; 140 mm (5.5 in) Tactical
102 mm (4 in)
Weight
985 g (2.17 lb) empty (standard); 1,050 g (2.31 lb) with loaded 15‑round magazine
695 g (24.5 oz) without magazine
Magazine capacity
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
15-round (9mm), 11-round (.40 S&W), 12-round (.22 LR)
Action type
Short recoil, locked breech with rotating barrel; DA/SA with manual safety/decocker
Calibers
SIG Sauer P226
9x19mm Parabellum
.40 S&W
.357 SIG
.45 ACP
SIG Sauer P226
Walther PPQ
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Short recoil operated, locked breech
Trigger type
Double‑action first pull, single‑action subsequent pulls; optional single‑action only trigger for competition models
Striker-fired (Quick Defense trigger)
Sights
Fixed three‑dot tritium night sights (front blade and rear notch) on most models; optional Novak or SIGLITE rail‑mounted optics
3-dot iron sights; adjustable rear sight
Walther PPQ
9x19mm Parabellum
.45 ACP
.40 S&W
.357 SIG