Sig 220 Stainless Slide Lock

NC Shooter · 03-29-2003, 06:46 PM

Hi

I just purchased a new Sig 220 Stainless. It really shoots well with one exception. When the magazine is empty the slide will not lock back. If I take the mag apart and stretch the spring somewhat the slide lock will work until the mag is loaded. Then the slide lock will work maybe once, then quit again.

It seems like the feeder in the mag doesn't push the slide catch lever up enough to engage the slide.

Anyone else have this kind of problem and know of a solution?

Thanks in advance.

Klaus · 03-29-2003, 07:20 PM

Sounds like you need a new mag. Do you only have one?

NC Shooter · 03-30-2003, 06:06 AM

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Originally posted by Klaus
Sounds like you need a new mag. Do you only have one?

This happens on all three of my mags and all mags are brand new.

Jesse · 03-30-2003, 05:53 PM

It seems that your slide lock angle may be out of spec. or maybe your follower... since the problem occurs in all your mags, I would lean more toward your slide lock. Sometimes these parts can be slightly out of tolerance, causing problems in a part like a slide lock. Sigarms should fix it without any hassle. If you know a Sig armorer, the part is a breeze to replace.

Jesse · 03-30-2003, 05:54 PM

I posted a question regarding the Sig 220 ST a while back. How heavy is it?

NC Shooter · 03-31-2003, 05:18 AM

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Originally posted by Jesse
I posted a question regarding the Sig 220 ST a while back. How heavy is it?

It is 39.2 ounces without the mag. About 11 ounces heavier than the regular P220. I have carried it concealed around and while it is heavy, I do not find it to be excessively so.

Shoots very well.

Jesse · 09-07-2003, 08:04 PM

NC Shooter, I finally found a used Sig 220 ST with the old Sig rail and Siglites for sale at a great price. It might be as fine a pistol as I have ever shot in .45ACP... right there with my favorite 1911 Colt. Great trigger, extremely accurate, every round despite velocity or bullet weight was always to the point of aim. Cor-bon +p's were like .38 wadcutters due to the recoil- reducing steel frame. I love shooting this pistol! I'm glad broke down and purchased it!

I used the two 8 round stainless Sig mags that came with the 220 ST as well as a Novak 8 round 220 mag and an old 8 round Sig police trade -in mag. All mags performed flawlessly.

NC Shooter · 09-07-2003, 08:16 PM

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Originally posted by Jesse
NC Shooter, I finally found a used Sig 220 ST with the old Sig rail and Siglites for sale at a great price. It might be as fine a pistol as I have ever shot in .45ACP... right there with my favorite 1911 Colt. Great trigger, extremely accurate, every round despite velocity or bullet weight was always to the point of aim. Cor-bon +p's were like .38 wadcutters due to the recoil- reducing steel frame. I love shooting this pistol! I'm glad broke down and purchased it!

I used the two 8 round stainless Sig mags that came with the 220 ST as well as a Novak 8 round 220 mag and an old 8 round Sig police trade -in mag. All mags performed flawlessly.

Jesse,

Great to hear you found a nice 220 ST. Mine ended up back at Sig for warrenty work. The slide lock back problem ended up being the spring that holds the slide lock was too stiff and had to be replaced. Then in an IDPA match I had a lot of failure to feeds and double feeds. So back it went. Sig turned it around pretty quickly with a new extractor and so far only one failure to feed in about 200 rounds. Still don't trust the pistol fully yet, but I will give it some time before a decision is made to the ultimate disposition of the gun.

It does shoot great and the extra weight helps with muzzle flip just wish I had faith in the gun.

Jesse · 11-01-2003, 09:46 PM

I hate to hear that. I haven't had any problems with mine. I've also had good performance out of my Sig 239 9mm. I'm amazed at how these Sig pistols handle +p ammo without much muzzle flip.

Shaun · 11-01-2003, 10:21 PM

I have had a 220 for about 8 years now without any failure of any sort -- the gun shoots flawlessly and I have Sig mags and Mecgars. Glad to hear Sig fixed yours withour question.

Jesse I looked at a Sig 239 in 40 tonight what is your opinion of it compared to the full frames.

pmspinnerb8 · 11-01-2003, 10:30 PM

I bought a 220 a little over a year ago. It was tricked up with Hogue grips and teflon coating. It is very nice to shoot if you have big hands. I've shot it out of the box against my dad's Custom Shop Kimber CDP .45 and it outshoots it. The only thing I don't like about it is the re is more slack in the trigger (in DA) than I am used to. I grew up on 1911's.

Shaun · 11-01-2003, 10:42 PM

the slack is easy to get past once you learn the sear reset -- I forgot to mention my 220 has the Lasermax system in it that has worked wonderfully

Jesse · 11-02-2003, 03:40 PM

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Originally posted by Shaun
I have had a 220 for about 8 years now without any failure of any sort -- the gun shoots flawlessly and I have Sig mags and Mecgars. Glad to hear Sig fixed yours withour question.

Jesse I looked at a Sig 239 in 40 tonight what is your opinion of it compared to the full frames.

Shaun, I've shot the 239 .40S&W... but it had the .357 Sig barrel in it. I shot Winchester 125 gr. JHP .357 Sig ammo through it. I have also shot the 239 9mm. Both are extremely accurate and handle their caliber very well with little muzzle flip and noticible recoil.
The Sig 239 9mm is the one I've shot the most. It was with me on the range about 3 months ago when I shot the H&K P7. The Sig 239 9mm hung right with the H&K P7 as far as accuracy and grouping to the point of aim, which suprised me. The 239 9mm has a factory tactical 10 round magazine that works like a charm. I have fired Cor-Bon 115+p and 125+p JHP, Speer Gold Dot 124gr. +p JHP, and Winchester 115 White Box JHP through the 239 9mm. It has never jammed,( ftf, ftf, or fte). It is my personal choice of the 239's due to it's larger standard capacity (8) and the 10 round tactical mags which can be used as reloads. Mine is box stock with no modifications and it even retains the factory sights. It shoots so well I was afraid to change them to tritiums.

Shaun · 11-02-2003, 04:25 PM

Thanks for the info Jesse

03-29-2003, 06:46 PM	#1
NC Shooter Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0)	Sig 220 Stainless Slide Lock Hi I just purchased a new Sig 220 Stainless. It really shoots well with one exception. When the magazine is empty the slide will not lock back. If I take the mag apart and stretch the spring somewhat the slide lock will work until the mag is loaded. Then the slide lock will work maybe once, then quit again. It seems like the feeder in the mag doesn't push the slide catch lever up enough to engage the slide. Anyone else have this kind of problem and know of a solution? Thanks in advance. __________________ Mark

03-29-2003, 07:20 PM	#2
Klaus Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 2,383 Trader Rating: (0)	Sounds like you need a new mag. Do you only have one? __________________ "Gee, Wally, Eddie Haskel's mom puts out!"

03-30-2003, 05:53 PM	#4
Jesse Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,945 Trader Rating: (0)	It seems that your slide lock angle may be out of spec. or maybe your follower... since the problem occurs in all your mags, I would lean more toward your slide lock. Sometimes these parts can be slightly out of tolerance, causing problems in a part like a slide lock. Sigarms should fix it without any hassle. If you know a Sig armorer, the part is a breeze to replace. __________________ Jesse www.gunandgame.com

03-30-2003, 05:54 PM	#5
Jesse Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,945 Trader Rating: (0)	I posted a question regarding the Sig 220 ST a while back. How heavy is it? __________________ Jesse www.gunandgame.com

09-07-2003, 08:04 PM	#7
Jesse Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,945 Trader Rating: (0)	NC Shooter, I finally found a used Sig 220 ST with the old Sig rail and Siglites for sale at a great price. It might be as fine a pistol as I have ever shot in .45ACP... right there with my favorite 1911 Colt. Great trigger, extremely accurate, every round despite velocity or bullet weight was always to the point of aim. Cor-bon +p's were like .38 wadcutters due to the recoil- reducing steel frame. I love shooting this pistol! I'm glad broke down and purchased it! I used the two 8 round stainless Sig mags that came with the 220 ST as well as a Novak 8 round 220 mag and an old 8 round Sig police trade -in mag. All mags performed flawlessly. __________________ Jesse www.gunandgame.com

11-01-2003, 09:46 PM	#9
Jesse Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,945 Trader Rating: (0)	I hate to hear that. I haven't had any problems with mine. I've also had good performance out of my Sig 239 9mm. I'm amazed at how these Sig pistols handle +p ammo without much muzzle flip. __________________ Jesse www.gunandgame.com

11-01-2003, 10:21 PM	#10
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,585 Trader Rating: (0)	I have had a 220 for about 8 years now without any failure of any sort -- the gun shoots flawlessly and I have Sig mags and Mecgars. Glad to hear Sig fixed yours withour question. Jesse I looked at a Sig 239 in 40 tonight what is your opinion of it compared to the full frames. __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

11-01-2003, 10:30 PM	#11
pmspinnerb8 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lonestar State Posts: 286 Trader Rating: (0)	I bought a 220 a little over a year ago. It was tricked up with Hogue grips and teflon coating. It is very nice to shoot if you have big hands. I've shot it out of the box against my dad's Custom Shop Kimber CDP .45 and it outshoots it. The only thing I don't like about it is the re is more slack in the trigger (in DA) than I am used to. I grew up on 1911's. __________________ Two in the chest and one in the head and even the Green Giant falls down dead.

11-01-2003, 10:42 PM	#12
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,585 Trader Rating: (0)	the slack is easy to get past once you learn the sear reset -- I forgot to mention my 220 has the Lasermax system in it that has worked wonderfully __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

11-02-2003, 04:25 PM	#14
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,585 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks for the info Jesse __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/