SIG SAUER P226 VIDEO - Nothing but problems

[ptmccain]

This is a shooting demonstration of the Sig Sauer P226, and, unfortunately, also a look at the issues this pistol has been having. Fail to feeds, and front sight is off. I know the Sig P226 is a great pistol. My friend, who loaned me this pistol, and I, are trying to get to the bottom of why he keeps having problems with this P226

Here is the video. I welcome, no, covet, all comments and suggestions about what you think is going on. I bought my son this pistol for his 21st birthday and it has been nothing but a total PITA since then.

It malfunctions, frequently, with cheap bulk and more expensive ammo. It works great through several magazines, but then goes bat crap crazy with other magazines. I never have this problem with my Beretta or HK, not to mention my Glocks.

OK, here's the video:

http://youtu.be/KX3RzuMhnng

[.45fmjoe]

This is indicative of the pistols being manufactured since Cohen took over - sacrificing quality and reliability in the name of profitability.

P.S. Get that pistol up into your workspace when clearing malfunctions! Never take your eyes off the threat.

[Rowland_P]

I watched it three times and saw one stovepipe - apparently with low quality WWB ammo. I did see you try and drop the slide without success, reseat the magazine, then drop it as it should. With regard to the sights, you are aware Sig are regulated so that you cover the poi with the front dot?

I was hoping for a better demonstration of all these problems.

[Alaskapopo]

This is a shooting demonstration of the Sig Sauer P226, and, unfortunately, also a look at the issues this pistol has been having. Fail to feeds, and front sight is off. I know the Sig P226 is a great pistol. My friend, who loaned me this pistol, and I, are trying to get to the bottom of why he keeps having problems with this P226

Here is the video. I welcome, no, covet, all comments and suggestions about what you think is going on. I bought my son this pistol for his 21st birthday and it has been nothing but a total PITA since then.

It malfunctions, frequently, with cheap bulk and more expensive ammo. It works great through several magazines, but then goes bat crap crazy with other magazines. I never have this problem with my Beretta or HK, not to mention my Glocks.

OK, here's the video:

http://youtu.be/KX3RzuMhnng

Yet another example of Sigs failing quality control that some refuse to admit is happening.
Pat

[og556]

Have you tried to isolate which mags it works well with and which it does not with yet ?


One thing I'll say about Sig is that they will try to help you with issues. They will pay for shipping both ways when you have problems and they generally have really fast turn around times for repairs. I wouldn't give up on it just yet.

[ptmccain]

Thanks, that is reassuring, appreciate it.

[ptmccain]

I was hoping for a better demonstration of all these problems.

Well...bummer for you. If you have something constructive to add to this conversation, please do.

[ptmccain]

This is indicative of the pistols being manufactured since Cohen took over - sacrificing quality and reliability in the name of profitability.

P.S. Get that pistol up into your workspace when clearing malfunctions! Never take your eyes off the threat.

Funny, the paper target bad guy never moved.

[og556]

Just our of curiosity were these USA made magazines or Italian Mec Gar's ?

If they are Mec gar are they 18 or 15 rounders ?

Also how many rounds through this gun so far ? Have you tried a new recoil spring ?


The reason I ask is one of the P226's I bought a few years ago had a recoil spring that was shorter than the replacement springs brand new.

[SkiDevil]

How many magazines do you have for the pistol?

In the video it sounded like you stated there was one magazine.

If that is the case as someone else mentioned, I would purchase a couple of Meg-Car magazines or a German made factory equivalent.

Also, how much lubrication was placed on the pistol?

The majority of SIGs and Beretta's that I have seen having problems feeding/ operating were not adequately lubricated.

Suggestions:

1. Lubricate the pistol very well (I use grease on the rails and barrel hood and wet lubricant as well).

2. Purchase or borrow at least two or three different known quality magazines.

3. Replace recoil spring

4. Try a different brand of ammo (I shoot almost exclusively CCI Blazer Brass and aluminum cased ammo through my 226 9mms)


If that does not work as someone else said, send it back to SIG and let them trouble-shoot the problem.

As with many semi-auto firearms, often the case is that the malfunctions are caused by a defective magazine a large majority of the time.


Good Luck,
SkiDevil