Call of Duty: Ghosts

Ghosts P226

HandgunsCosts 5 Squad PointsNo camo
HandgunsP226 — Call of Duty: Ghosts weapon render

How do you unlock the P226?

The P226 is a 14-round semi-automatic handgun costing 5 Squad Points. Its slightly larger magazine supports a backup role that may need to handle more than one short cleanup. It does not take camo.

Unlock5 Squad Points
Takes camoNo
The Stealth Soldier preset can provide access without changing the direct 5-Squad-Point purchase price for a custom soldier.

Reviewed July 27, 2026. Game identity, platforms and customization context were checked against Activision material. Current product and add-on availability was checked against Xbox, PlayStation and Steam listings, while weapon rosters, Squad Point costs, magazine descriptions and the class-specific camouflage matrix were cross-checked against dedicated historical references. Real-world weapon bases are qualified where the in-game model is fictional or uncertain. Setup advice is editorial and avoids unsupported damage or time-to-kill claims.

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How does the P226 play in Ghosts?

RoleHigher-capacity semi-auto service pistol
Real-world basisModeled on the SIG Sauer P226 Mk 25
StrengthsFourteen rounds provide the largest base load among the conventional semi-auto handguns listed here; Measured semi-auto fire is easy to control
TradeoffsThe pistol still loses efficiency when used like a primary across open ground; Its Squad Point cost is higher than the M9A1 or Grach
Attachments and setup notesUse handling for a faster emergency switch or capacity if the pistol anchors a secondary-only plan; A suppressor can support stealth, but the primary route should remain coherent
Challenge noteThe P226 does not use the twelve standard Ghosts weapon-camo challenges and therefore has no normal per-weapon Gold grind.
Progression tipUse the P226 for its multiplayer role or unlock requirement; Snow through Woodland are not tracked on it.
Use tipSwitch early, place a few controlled shots, and return to the primary after reaching cover.
Compared withThe M9A1 and Grach carry 12 rounds; the P226 offers a 14-round base at a higher Squad Point cost.

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P226 — common questions

How do you unlock the P226 in Ghosts?

The P226 costs 5 Squad Points per soldier in Call of Duty: Ghosts; it is not locked behind a player-rank level. The level cap is 60, and prestige is 10 Prestige levels in the original multiplayer progression, with the squad system linking soldiers to Prestige milestones.

Does the P226 take camos?

No — the P226 cannot equip weapon camouflage in Call of Duty: Ghosts. It uses its own weapon challenges instead.

Can you unlock the P226 for me?

Yes — our Ghosts Multiplayer Unlock All service covers Prestige 1–10, max Squad Points, every weapon and camo, plus Colored Classes on supported Xbox 360 recovery accounts, from $19.99. See the service.

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