What spare parts should I keep on hand for my Sig P220?
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You guys sure are a helpful bunch. 13 views and no replies. I didn't think that was such a tough question I was asking.
I bet if I had asked "what's your favorite color bullet?" or "Do you fantasize more about Glocks or Sigs?" I would have gotten something like 63 responses so far.
I bet if I had asked "what's your favorite color bullet?" or "Do you fantasize more about Glocks or Sigs?" I would have gotten something like 63 responses so far.
SIG Reliability
Well, in the 15 or so years I have used SIGs, nothing broke that I could have fixed. So I recommend buying more ammo and mags, not springs or firing pins, etc.
Now you are thinking "what does he mean about nothing he could fix?". Well, the frame rails on my P226 cracked, and SIG replaced the old, well used gun for a brand new one. No charge, of course.
Well, in the 15 or so years I have used SIGs, nothing broke that I could have fixed. So I recommend buying more ammo and mags, not springs or firing pins, etc.
Now you are thinking "what does he mean about nothing he could fix?". Well, the frame rails on my P226 cracked, and SIG replaced the old, well used gun for a brand new one. No charge, of course.
If you're carrying for CCW, buy grip screws and make sure theyre well oiled. If you insist on the standard blue I guarantee they will rust. If you don't mind a little contrast, stainless steel is the way to go.
If you're just using it for a house/range gun, I don't know. Mine was very reliable.
If you're just using it for a house/range gun, I don't know. Mine was very reliable.
E. BeauBeaux
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As a Sig fan and owner of some, the only spare part's you will ever need is ammo. I'm not trying to be a smartie, but it's the truth. It's well designed and well made, with just reasonable care the Great Grandkid's will be trying to wear it out. Enjoy it and stay safe.
Jack,
I'm not naive enough to expect 13 responses from 13 views, but I did expect at least 2 or 3.
I also realize people will view a post to see if they can gain some information, but seeing that there were no responses, it would be obvious that my question had not been answered.
None the less, sorry if I stepped on any toes or offended anyone by my sharp reply.
I too am aware of Sig's stellar reputation on reliability, but also know that anything mechanical can and will break, usually at the worst possible time.
FYI - I called Sig and they expect to have a "field repair kit" available sometime in a month or so for a reasonable fee similar to what I purchased from Bushmaster.
Over, but not out.
I'm not naive enough to expect 13 responses from 13 views, but I did expect at least 2 or 3.
I also realize people will view a post to see if they can gain some information, but seeing that there were no responses, it would be obvious that my question had not been answered.
None the less, sorry if I stepped on any toes or offended anyone by my sharp reply.
I too am aware of Sig's stellar reputation on reliability, but also know that anything mechanical can and will break, usually at the worst possible time.
FYI - I called Sig and they expect to have a "field repair kit" available sometime in a month or so for a reasonable fee similar to what I purchased from Bushmaster.
Over, but not out.
Clemmo...
You'll need dual roll pins, recoil spring, hammer spring, and at least one replacement spring for each mag you have with the pistol. For most of the springs, start with Wolff...they're at least as good as factory, if not better.
If you'd like to view an armorer's manual, visit:
www.gunnery.net
For the SIG fan, it is a treasure-trove of info.
Congratulations on your purchase; the P220 is an exceptional pistol that is supremely reliable and accurate beyond expectation for a combat pistol.
You'll need dual roll pins, recoil spring, hammer spring, and at least one replacement spring for each mag you have with the pistol. For most of the springs, start with Wolff...they're at least as good as factory, if not better.
If you'd like to view an armorer's manual, visit:
www.gunnery.net
For the SIG fan, it is a treasure-trove of info.
Congratulations on your purchase; the P220 is an exceptional pistol that is supremely reliable and accurate beyond expectation for a combat pistol.
Thanks to the kind folk's in Exeter,
but I don't believe you will need the repair
kit?
As one poster has already stated; "the
only thing you may need are some extra grip
screw's", especially on the P220. Lot's of
continous firing the P220 has a tendency to
make the grip screw's work loose, and often
times they are lost forever.
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
GO VOL'S
but I don't believe you will need the repair
kit?
As one poster has already stated; "theonly thing you may need are some extra grip
screw's", especially on the P220. Lot's of
continous firing the P220 has a tendency to
make the grip screw's work loose, and often
times they are lost forever.
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
GO VOL'S
Not at all necessary but if you ever feel like removing the block in the slide that holds the firing pin and it's spring......you should replace the pins that hold the block in the slide assembly according to Sig.
I say pins plural cause there is a roll pin inside of a larger roll pin holding the block in.
Can see no reason to remove that block as everything in it is removable with it in place.
If you care to get really deep into it it is recommended that you get the video on your gun put out by American Gunsmithing Institute.
Sam.....If you can't break it, let me play with it.
I say pins plural cause there is a roll pin inside of a larger roll pin holding the block in.
Can see no reason to remove that block as everything in it is removable with it in place.
If you care to get really deep into it it is recommended that you get the video on your gun put out by American Gunsmithing Institute.
Sam.....If you can't break it, let me play with it.
slickpuppy
New member
Recommended parts to keep on hand as per Sig are the trigger return spring, decocker spring, slide roll pins(as CR Sam mentioned).
Not a bad idea to keep spare mag springs for each of your mags. Also, a spare recoil spring and hammer spring should cover you pretty well.
Not a bad idea to keep spare mag springs for each of your mags. Also, a spare recoil spring and hammer spring should cover you pretty well.
I have three SIG's. Have never had the need for spare parts in the field, but like you, I did ask this question. With the possible exception of breakage, the list above is good.
As for grip screws...little reason to continually take them off in the field, so a little blue loctite will make sure they stay put.
As for grip screws...little reason to continually take them off in the field, so a little blue loctite will make sure they stay put.
Clemmo, I have owned three Sigs for the last 6-10 years and never had a single repair. I would buy the parts you want and have them sealed in a container. Why? That way you won't lose any and you won't have to dust them. Sigs are rock solid and trouble free. Regards, Richard
The hammer return spring broke on mine. Though I would not think you need to plan for this, I was forced to purchase a tool that I think is very very useful. That being the SIG tape (#123) from www.americangunsmith.com. It instructed me how to strip the thing down to the screws so I was able to able to replace the spring myself.
9mmepiphany
New member
my 220 has also been rock solid...i replaced the grips with hogues and popped in a set of allen-headed stainless grip screws at the same time
i've had my 226 much longer (16 years), as soon as they hit the market and i could get duty leather for it, and have replaced serveral parts :
main spring and hammer spring - both had shortened over time
grip screws - they kept working out and falling off, got rusty too
mag springs - got tire of the bullets flipping over inside the body
mag base plates - they kept getting bent up in front, our range is partly paved in cement
i've had my 226 much longer (16 years), as soon as they hit the market and i could get duty leather for it, and have replaced serveral parts :
main spring and hammer spring - both had shortened over time
grip screws - they kept working out and falling off, got rusty too
mag springs - got tire of the bullets flipping over inside the body
mag base plates - they kept getting bent up in front, our range is partly paved in cement