SHOT Show 2018 No Half Measure: The SIG Select Line Tom Marshall January 24, 2018 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Find out more about how we test products. SIG continues to diversify its product offering this year with a new pistol line they are calling SIG Select. For the last several years, SIG has been expanding its elite Legion line of pistols. The Legion models are traditional P-series guns that go through a number of custom-shop upgrades and enhancements aimed at providing a premium, custom-shop experience right out of the box. But these upgrades also saddle the Legion series with a premium price tag that’s nearly double that of a corresponding base model. In an effort to bring the high-end feature suite to a more affordable price point, SIG’s Select line blends some of the Legion features into base model P-series pistols. The Select line will start with a couple of the more popular DA/SA offerings, plus a couple pocket pistols aimed at the concealed carry market. All of the Select models on display at SHOT 2018 are shown here. The Select series utilizes the lower-profile Legion series control levers. The decocker, slide stop and mag release are all slightly more refined than average, and designed to be less obtrusive while maintaining ease-of-function. In addition to the control levers, the Select series will all feature SIG Elite night sights and G10 grips in a unique black-and-tan tiger eye color scheme. The P226 and P229 Select models will also have SIG’s Short Reset Trigger (SRT). The floor models at SHOT had a notably stiff DA pull. But reset was indeed short and very crisp. Single action dry pulls were short and snappy, on par with some more expensive custom gunsmithing we’ve seen other places. The company rep we spoke to on the show floor was dodgy about the exact price points on Select series guns. When pressed, he gave us this quote: “split the difference between base model and Legion series. It’ll be less than that.” While that does give hope to some of those who may not have the scratch for the elite-level Legion pistols, this answer leaves us suspicious that the Select line will still come in around four figures. Value for money? Sure. But that’s not the same as financially accessible. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
