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SIG Sauer Pistol Grips
Pistols May Malfunction if Grips are Replaced.
Police officers who have replaced the original grips on their Sig Sauer pistols are being advised that some replacement grips may cause the pistol tomalfunction. The National Institute of Justice's (NIJ) Technology Assessment Program has learned tha t at least one police officer who replaced the grips on his Sig Sauer pistol has experienced malfunctions. While the pistol performed fine at the time the grips were replaced, it soon began to malfunction withfurther firing. The National Institute of Just ice (NIJ) is concerned that other police officers who have replaced the grips on their Sig Sauer pistols may be unaware of the problem and might experience the first malfunction during a life-threatening situation.
Sigarms, Inc., which distributes the pistols, responded to NIJ's concern in the following way:
"...concerning the use of 'aftermarket' grips on Sig Sauer pistols, we wish to advise the following:
The grip plates on our pistols serve a dual purpose:
1. conventional covers of the metal frame to properly 'fit' the hand, and
2. to hold in place and protect the various springs, levers, and pins that are assembled to the frame.
The factory grip plates are of rigid 'plastic' material designed to accomplish these two purposes.
It is most important that any 'aftermarket' grip be rigid, particularly in the areas immediately adjacent to these components. It is most important that thegrip be rigid at the hammer pin area to prevent this pin from 'walking' as otherwise this pin could move and cause the firearm to become inoperable.
The 'aftermarket' grips of the 'soft' type should be constructed with some form of rigid insert in the area of the hammer pin to prevent any flexing of the material that would allow the pin to move, Further, care should be taken in the design of suc h grip that 'squeezing' of the grips would not interfere with the operation or movement of springs or levers in the frame."
Anyone who has replaced the original grips on a Sig Sauer pistol is encouraged to verify the suitability of the grips by contacting: Sigarms, Inc., 470 Spring Park Place, Unit 900, Herndon, VA 22070, 703-481-6660.
While NIJ is not aware of similar problems arising from the use of replacement grips on handguns manufactured by other companies, police officers are encouraged to check with the manufacturer of a handgun before installing replacement grips
Pistols May Malfunction if Grips are Replaced.
Police officers who have replaced the original grips on their Sig Sauer pistols are being advised that some replacement grips may cause the pistol tomalfunction. The National Institute of Justice's (NIJ) Technology Assessment Program has learned tha t at least one police officer who replaced the grips on his Sig Sauer pistol has experienced malfunctions. While the pistol performed fine at the time the grips were replaced, it soon began to malfunction withfurther firing. The National Institute of Just ice (NIJ) is concerned that other police officers who have replaced the grips on their Sig Sauer pistols may be unaware of the problem and might experience the first malfunction during a life-threatening situation.
Sigarms, Inc., which distributes the pistols, responded to NIJ's concern in the following way:
"...concerning the use of 'aftermarket' grips on Sig Sauer pistols, we wish to advise the following:
The grip plates on our pistols serve a dual purpose:
1. conventional covers of the metal frame to properly 'fit' the hand, and
2. to hold in place and protect the various springs, levers, and pins that are assembled to the frame.
The factory grip plates are of rigid 'plastic' material designed to accomplish these two purposes.
It is most important that any 'aftermarket' grip be rigid, particularly in the areas immediately adjacent to these components. It is most important that thegrip be rigid at the hammer pin area to prevent this pin from 'walking' as otherwise this pin could move and cause the firearm to become inoperable.
The 'aftermarket' grips of the 'soft' type should be constructed with some form of rigid insert in the area of the hammer pin to prevent any flexing of the material that would allow the pin to move, Further, care should be taken in the design of suc h grip that 'squeezing' of the grips would not interfere with the operation or movement of springs or levers in the frame."
Anyone who has replaced the original grips on a Sig Sauer pistol is encouraged to verify the suitability of the grips by contacting: Sigarms, Inc., 470 Spring Park Place, Unit 900, Herndon, VA 22070, 703-481-6660.
While NIJ is not aware of similar problems arising from the use of replacement grips on handguns manufactured by other companies, police officers are encouraged to check with the manufacturer of a handgun before installing replacement grips
