P226 issue

[OLM-Medic]

I'm not the best at fixing hardware of guns, so I will try to describe this as best as I can.

On a P226 slide is a "pin" of some sort. It is located at the rear of the slide near the serrations. I have noticed that mine is starting to "walk out." I noticed it was sticking out slightly more on one side...enough to catch my finger on. I was able to shove it back in. When I rack the slide multiple times it slowly walks out again...but it takes a while. I even shot 300 rounds in an hour and it didn't really come out much at all.

Has anyone else had this issue? From what I hear it is a serious problem, and I plan on having it fixed ASAP.

 

[Blaster229]

I have had tens of thousands of rounds through 2 issue P229's in 11 years. Never a problem in those and never heard anything like it from our armorer.
This pin, right?

 

[Semper Noctem]

Sounds like you need a new roll pin.

 

[Blaster229]

Sounds like you need a new roll pin.

It isn't a roll pin.

 

[OLM-Medic]

random online picture of what it is

you can see it in the serrations

 

[Blaster229]

Looks like yours is a roll pin and not a solid pin. Can you see daylight through it? I can't tell from your pic.

 

[OLM-Medic]

Looks like yours is a roll pin and not a solid pin. Can you see daylight through it? I can't tell from your pic.

I'm not near the gun, but I'm pretty sure you can see daylight through it. 99% sure.

 

[wilcam47]

I'm not near the gun, but I'm pretty sure you can see daylight through it. 99% sure.

my sig has a roll pin...might need a new one...I dont know how common they are to failure...

 

[obsolete]

The solid pin is generally used in stainless milled slides. The two inner/outer roll pins are generally used in carbon steel slides. They serve the same purpose. They can be replaced as they become work hardened over time. It'll cost you all of 5.95 for a replacement from Top Gun. http://www.topgunsupply.com/sig-firing_pin_positioning_pin_p220-226-229-40-239-40.html

 

[SergeantEvil]

Order a p226 parts kit from top gun supply and replace it.

 

[HT4]

I've seen two versions before. My has a solid pin. I've seen a friend's gun (older than mine) that has two roll pins (one inside of another) in that position.

 

[Boats]

replace it. When you do, red loctite it in place (make sure to clean the surfaces and let the loctite set up before manipulating the slide or reassembling the pistol)

 

[HT4]

replace it. When you do, red loctite it in place (make sure to clean the surfaces and let the loctite set up before manipulating the slide or reassembling the pistol)

Even if loctite was appropriate, RED might be a tad drastic for this application. No loctite should be needed.

 

[Semper Noctem]

Even if loctite was appropriate, RED might be a tad drastic for this application. No loctite should be needed.

This X 10

 

[Flipz]

DO NOT LOCTITE THE PIN!

Under no circumstances should Loctite, let alone "Red Loctite", be used on this pin. If you feel uncomfortable replacing the pin yourself either send the gun to Sig and have them do it or find a local gunsmith familiar with Sigs.

If you are the original owner Sig will repair this free of charge and pay for shipping both ways. If you are not the original owner I suggest having a local gunsmith make the repair.

 

[clandestine]

As said, there are 2 types of Pins, Solid and 2 Piece. If you arent comfortable doing it bring it by Scotts one Saturday when Im there and Ill put it in for free.

I doubt SIG will pay shipping in this case, and if you have to ship it it has to go Next Day Air with UPS or FedEx. That will cost you at least $75.00 Insured NDA.

Dont use ANY loctite. If you do you can sieze up the Firing Pin Assembly if it leeches.

 

[OLM-Medic]

As said, there are 2 types of Pins, Solid and 2 Piece. If you arent comfortable doing it bring it by Scotts one Saturday when Im there and Ill put it in for free.

I doubt SIG will pay shipping in this case, and if you have to ship it it has to go Next Day Air with UPS or FedEx. That will cost you at least $75.00 Insured NDA.

Dont use ANY loctite. If you do you can sieze up the Firing Pin Assembly if it leeches.

That would be awesome. I tried to PM you but it says you do not accept PM's, or is your inbox full?

 

[clandestine]

That would be awesome. I tried to PM you but it says you do not accept PM's, or is your inbox full?

Its always full to be honest. At the moment its setup to only accept P.M.'s from people on my friend list to minimize the flooding of my Inbox.

Ill help however I can.

 

[OLM-Medic]

Its always full to be honest. At the moment its setup to only accept P.M.'s from people on my friend list to minimize the flooding of my Inbox.

Ill help however I can.

I didn't think about that, you probably get a million questions. I'll have to bring it in when you're there sometime soon, that would be greatly appreciated.

 

[clandestine]

I didn't think about that, you probably get a million questions. I'll have to bring it in when you're there sometime soon, that would be greatly appreciated.

I wont be in this saturday but I will be there next saturday, from 12noon to 5pm.