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Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The P226 Equinox Elite is a Custom Works full-size double-stack 9mm model featuring the distinctive Equinox slide design with contrasting nickel-plated controls. It incorporates the Elite package with a beavertail frame extension, front slide cocking serrations, front-strap checkering on the aluminum alloy frame with black hard-coat anodized finish, short-reset trigger, and black Hogue SL G10 grips. It is equipped with X-RAY3 day/night sights and an optics-ready slide.

Production

Production began in 2022 and is currently ongoing.

Market value

Current MSRP is around $1,429 – $1,449. Used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $1,050 – $1,300.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	9 mm Luger
Alias:	9 mm Parabellum
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Analysis

The P226 Equinox Elite combines the classic Equinox two-tone aesthetic with modern Custom Works refinements and the full Elite ergonomic package. Introduced in 2022, it offers enhanced visual appeal through the unique slide engraving and nickel-plated controls while delivering the improved handling of the beavertail, front serrations, and short-reset trigger. As a limited Custom Works offering, it represents one of the final premium expressions of the traditional metal-frame P226 platform, blending heritage styling with contemporary features such as an optics-ready slide.