Just got my first gun - a Sig P226 9mm 2-tone

[Parafly]

Hey Everyone,

I was in the Air Force (national guard) from 1999-2005 and had some limited exposure to the M16 and M9 (beretta) guns. But other than that, hadn't really shot besides some BB guns.

Anyway, this spring my wife and I both took firearms safety class at First Defense in Uxbridge (highly recommend, Dennis is awesome!) and got our Class A LTC.

Went back to First Defense and bought our first gun - a Sig P226 9mm in two tone. It's a beautiful thing. I've shot about 150 rounds through it so far and am having a blast. A neighbor of mine has a great target area on his property with metal targets that flip back when you hit them, very fun to shoot at.

Anyway, at the risk of being whiney with my brand new gun, I made a nice scratch down the top of the slide between the ejection port and the front sight with my wedding ring (I think?). Is there anything I can do try and "buff out" this scratch. I know... it's a gun and will get scratched up. But still.. the P226 is just so damn awesome looking I want to keep it in as great shape as I can. I've heard some stories about different materials to clean it but not sure what would be the best to try and "buff out" the scratch. Or, do I just need to learn to live with it

Thanks - look forward to becoming an active member of the community!

-Nick

 

[Blitz1]

Nice choice, congrats!!

 

[Dirtypacman]

Consider the scratch a notch for your first purchase... before you know it with some good use it will be all dinged up
Congrats on the purchase

 

[strangenh]

Scratch it up some more. You'll appreciate it like a well worn leather jacket.

 

[Burgermeister]

Congratulations on the purchase and welcome to NES. I wouldn't worry too much about the scratch, it adds character.

Consider "going green" by becoming an NES Member--it's well worth the $19.

 

[richc]

That is a GREAT handgun. Nicely done!!!

Congrats,

Rich

 

[Bob P]

Love mine! Congratulations on your purchase! I know what you mean about the scratches, but like everyone says, don't sweat it, you'll get more. The barrel on SIG's tends to get all marked up from normal usage anyway. You picked a good shop to buy it from too.

 

[SeanT]

Nice choice on a first purchase and welcome to the board. I was considering a 226 before finding a deal on a slightly used Beretta 92FS (another 9mm).

 

[s4mt3k]

Grats man! That's a beautiful gun, wanted it but saved my Sig purchase for the P220 or 1911, I just like you just got my LTC-A along with the fiancee and we picked up an M&P9mm also from First Defense. Great ppl, very helpful.

 

[Parafly]

Nice choice on a first purchase and welcome to the board. I was considering a 226 before finding a deal on a slightly used Beretta 92FS (another 9mm).

Thanks. YOu know because I shot teh M9 I figured I would want a Beretta 92FS as well but they don't look as awesome as I remember then looking (well, it was my first handgun shot!) anyway, I really like the pistol, and am glad I picked the Sig. Def. more than I wanted to spend, but you know it'll las tme a while and it'll be my go-to gun in the home too. I'm finding this hobby incredibly addictive already haha

 

[whtmtnhiker54]

A Sig is a great choice, especially for a first gun. I have a P220 (.45), a P226 (.40), and a P232 (.380). Love 'em all. Congratulations! - Michael