It doesn't fit. sent it back. - Hogue SIG Sauer P226 DA/SA Allround Grips

All references are concerning a Sig Sauer P226 SSE Stainless Elite and yes, it has the totally unnecessary rail.
After reading the prior reviews of this set of grip panels for a Sig Sauer P226, several of which said the set did not fit their firearm without modifications, I decided to take the leap and order a set. It appeared from the photos and the description that they were exactly what I wanted to replace my pristine originals. Well, long story short, they don't fit. Yes, I could have used a file and some work and made them work (maybe) but why should I? I didn't order them to perform plastic surgery on. I returned them to OP. As far as the panels themselves, they appear well made. The checkering on the back mates up perfectly as if they were checkered at the same time. The insides of the panels have a lot of different levels of the material present. Some extends above the flush fitting portion of each panel. The right panel needs material removed from the very top. It's not much, only a few thousands along the entire top. The material won't let the panel fit flush as received. That would be the easy part of the fitting job. The left panel is more intricate. It has several areas that would require more material removal. There is a tab extending above flush about 1/16 inch that will have to be cut back. It's about 3/16 inch per side and square. The portion of the grip that is under the slide release may need to be cut down to allow the release to move freely. There may be more that needs to be done but I couldn't tell for sure. I couldn't get the left panel into position to check because of the tab which would not allow the panel to lay flat against the frame. These panels did not work for me but your experience may be different. I can't imagine what that tab is supposed to fit or were it's supposed to go. My pistol is completely flush/flat in that area. No problems with the panels other than the fitting. The panels appear to be well made and strong. If they fit your pistol they should last a long time.