P226 Reliability Challenge

[Sterling Archer]

At this point in time I have 6,150 rounds through my P226 SAO Legion and have never had a malfunction. I’ve never had a gun, including the Glock’s I’ve owned, go that long without multiple malfunctions. Over the next couple of months I’ll be shooting more than I ever have in preparation for a 6 day class at CSAT (Combat Shooting And Tactics), so it seemed like a good time for a reliability challenge.

I just finished giving my P226 a nice deep clean and it’s ready for action. Covering the rails is Super Lube Synthetic Grease, a PTFE lubricant. Everywhere else has Shooter’s Choice FP-10 oil. From this point forward it will not be cleaned and receive no more grease or oil.

The ammo used will consist of Aguila, American Eagle, Browning, and Federal.

The challenge stops when the malfunctions start. Along the way I’ll give periodic updates. How many rounds do you think it will take?

[MSparks909]

3,379.

[TheNewbie]

4,001.

[SilentSc0rch]

6,102

[pangloss]

3000

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[MGW]

1 because you just jinxed it. Just kidding. My 226 Legion has been my most reliable pistol too. I'm only about 3,000 round into the one I have though.

[TCFD273]

6115

I have close to 5000 on my SAO Legion without any issues. It's one of my favorites.


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[spinmove_]

7,348


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[LockedBreech]

1,200. Hope I'm wrong but that's still a good run while allowing for a little pessimism.

[Sterling Archer]

I forgot to note, the recoil spring was replaced when I cleaned it today.