SureFire DG23 Grip Switch Assembly, Black, X-Series Sig P226

Description

The SureFire DG23 swaps out the rear battery cap on your X-Series WeaponLight and replaces it with a remote pressure pad that mounts to the frame just below the trigger guard. The idea is simple but smart: you keep a full, natural grip on the pistol and activate the light with your middle finger, leaving your trigger finger free and ready. No fumbling for a switch, no shifting your hand mid-draw. For anyone who has tried to work a stock tailcap toggle under pressure, that difference is night and day.

What the DG23 Grip Switch Actually Does

The center-mounted pad is deliberately minimal, so it stays out of the way until you press it. It runs ambidextrous dual momentary and constant-on control, meaning you can flick light on for a quick target check or lock it on when you need both hands. Because the switch takes a dedicated, purposeful push, unintentional activation is unlikely, though it's still easy to reach when you want it. This makes it a favorite for home-defense setups and bedside guns where a clean, no-think activation matters.

Fitment for Your Sig P226

This is the model-specific point worth nailing down. The DG23 is built for the Sig Sauer P226 using the MR14A or MR14B mounting hardware. It carries the NSN 5930-01-547-7717, which tells you it has seen duty use. If you run a different frame, SureFire makes a whole family of DG switches keyed to specific pistols, so double check that your gun matches this one before ordering.

Compatibility With Your X-Series Light

The DG23 works across SureFire's X-Series WeaponLights, including the popular X300 and X400. Installing the switch preserves the light's built-in dual toggle switches, so you keep your stock momentary and constant-on functions on the light itself and simply add the grip-activated option on top. It's an aluminum-bodied part backed by SureFire's reputation for building gear that holds up to real use.