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FIRE A R M S TAC T I C S BY LINDSEY BERTOMEN SIG SAUER's P226 Elite Dark 9mm handgun wins big points for tight aim and a smooth draw Journey to the Dark side T his month I bring you SIG SAUER's P226 Elite Dark handgun in 9mm. Although the firearm resembles the P226 models, the new Elite Series is a dramatic improvement upon earlier designs. At 34 ounces and an 8.2-inch OAL, this duty handgun is about the right size and weight for a duty holster, while still being portable enough for the thinner belt one wears for court. The Elite Dark looks different right out of the box with its new ergonomic beaver tail. Since it has completely new geometry on the back end, I'm 28 Law Enforcement Technology surprised they didn't go with a completely different nomenclature. It looks different. It feels different. It is enough to make P226 original version owners jealous. On the business end, it fits the same holsters and has the same dimensions. It has new front strap checkering, which definitely increases the shooter's ability to hold on, and front cocking serrations on the slide. Front cocking serrations aren't just decoration. Many shooters like to grip the slide in this area for a press check. SIG SAUER also offers this model with an SRT (short reset trigger). This November 2013 www.officer.com trigger design has approximately a 60 percent shorter reset than conventional triggers, thus allowing for a faster trigger return. For shooters who practice sear reset, the short trigger allows shooters quicker follow-up shots and faster strings. This might sound like it only gives an advantage to the recreational shooter; it actually benefits all shooters. The officer who does sear reset drills spends more concentration time on target acquisition skills. That is, target observation/site alignment time while getting trigger time is beneficial. The sear reset, the time/distance a