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P229: Spring Surprise

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July 29, 2022, 09:36 PM
Black92LX
P229: Spring Surprise
quote:
Originally posted by kkina:
As I noted above, I don't have the exact count, but it was over 5,000. The replacement spec from Sig is 5,000.


Well it is off to gunsprings.com for me


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July 29, 2022, 10:25 PM
kkina
Me too. But I should wait till I shoot it with the fresh stock spring. It's possible I'll need to go to a lighter spring to compensate for the lighter slide mass.



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July 29, 2022, 11:20 PM
parabellum
If anything, you need a heavier spring to slow the slide velocity. It's not the closing of the slide during the firing cycle which is the problem; it's the slide/barrel impacting the locking block/frame during extraction. My impression is that because of the reduced slide mass, your pistol is getting the crap beat out of it.
July 30, 2022, 12:04 AM
kkina
Well, in that case I may be ok with the new stock spring, which will be stiffer. But ever more important to replace on schedule.

EDIT: I just tried dry-cycling with the new spring, and it is much stiffer than how the old one had been lately. Maybe this will solve the problem.

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August 04, 2022, 09:49 PM
kkina
Just shot with the new recoil spring. Gun ran perfectly. At 25 yards had to do a slight adjustment to the new Heinie sights. Grouping was a bit to the right initially, but one good tap to the rear sight brought me back to center.

Then moved on to the 50 yard line, and finally 100 yards. Again, gun performed fine, and with the right sight picture, shots were on the paper.

I'm thinking I should just stick with an OEM spring, but remember to replace at the Sig-recommended interval.


25-Yard Target - 1 by kpkina, on Flickr



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August 05, 2022, 04:11 PM
kkina
quote:
Originally posted by CQB60:
You can grate some serious parmigiano Reggiano cheese with that slide Brother Wink

Well, I usually use it more for zesting. Wink



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August 05, 2022, 06:54 PM
19ontheslide
quote:
Originally posted by kkina:
It's a factory slide (w/aftermarket porting obviously), barrel, and recoil spring. It does have an aftermarket guide-rod, but I've used it forever with no problems.


I love posts like this. Gee whiz, Wally. My gun broke even though it only had aftermarket porting and an aftermarket guide rod. I mean, what possibly could the problem be????
August 05, 2022, 07:06 PM
kkina
quote:
I mean, what possibly could the problem be????

Normal wear and tear, as the spring was past the stated replacement interval.

Welcome to the forum, 19ontheslide. I'll think you'll find this place an engaging forum where people can post dissenting opinions without resorting to ad hominem comments.



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August 05, 2022, 09:12 PM
19ontheslide
quote:
Originally posted by kkina:
quote:
I mean, what possibly could the problem be????

Normal wear and tear, as the spring was past the stated replacement interval.

Welcome to the forum, 19ontheslide. I'll think you'll find this place an engaging forum where people can post dissenting opinions without resorting to ad hominem comments.


I don't think you understand what ad hominem means. I made no statement about your personal character, simply commented on the idea that aftermarket modifications to a firearm that lead to eventual failure of the system, followed by confusion about why the system failed, are humorous. And by the way, I have been a member here for over a decade. No need for the "warm" welcome, but thank you all the same.
August 05, 2022, 09:33 PM
kkina
I understand perfectly. Your comment was personal and mocking, in an indirect way yes, but personal nontheless. Others have expressed the same differing opinion, but in a polite and objective way. As for the welcome and being a member for 10 years, your registration date is 2020, and less than 5 posts?



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August 05, 2022, 09:40 PM
19ontheslide
quote:
Originally posted by kkina:
I understand perfectly. Your comment was personal and mocking, in an indirect way yes, but personal nontheless. Others have expressed the same differing opinion, but in a polite and objective way. As for the welcome and being a member for 10 years, your registration date is 2020, and less than 5 posts?


I understand your confusion about the second part. My original username and password went unused for so long that I forgot them and had to reregister recently.
August 10, 2022, 02:22 PM
Big Bore Lover
Did I read this correctly? 25 yards? 50 yards? Then 100 yards with a P229?
Really? Please do tell us about that. Yards or feet?


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August 10, 2022, 03:46 PM
kkina
quote:
Originally posted by Big Bore Lover:
Did I read this correctly? 25 yards? 50 yards? Then 100 yards with a P229?
Really? Please do tell us about that. Yards or feet?


There's quite a few members here who shoot longer ranges with handguns. I developed my own system of holdovers using modified sight pictures to compensate for ballistic drop. At the rifle ranges (50 & 100 yards) I generally shoot off a bag rest and take my time for each shot. I wouldn't say I get groups at those distances, and am happy if I can keep the shots on the backer.


P229R Sighting by kpkina, on Flickr



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August 10, 2022, 04:15 PM
Pete K
quote:
Originally posted by Big Bore Lover:
Did I read this correctly? 25 yards? 50 yards? Then 100 yards with a P229?
Really? Please do tell us about that. Yards or feet?


POA/POI at 50 yards isn’t a big deal.
At 100 yards the front sight completely covers a piece of steel that is about the size of an upper torso. 150 yards gets tougher. You have to hold a bit over the target to account for the drop. It’s been a while, but about 16 inches high for 9mm if I remember correctly.
August 10, 2022, 04:23 PM
kkina
quote:
At 100 yards the front sight completely covers a piece of steel that is about the size of an upper torso.

That is precisely why I dislike so-called "combat-sighting" at any range, and replaced the sights with simple traditional irons (mine are Heinies).

With my gun and set-up, there is significant drop at 50, and even 25 yards as you can see in the chart above. Instead of just aiming higher (i.e. holdover), I prefer to use a slightly modified sight pic. Without this adjustment, I would definitely be off the paper at 50, and would get quickly scolded by an RSO for hitting the bottom of the frame.



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August 11, 2022, 08:43 PM
kkina
So I just received my replacement recoil springs. They are no longer braided (or whatever the correct term is). Solid, single strand. Did Sig decide braided is no good after all?


229 Recoil Springs - 1 by kpkina, on Flickr

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August 12, 2022, 04:00 PM
kkina
OK, I found this. Looks like single-strand for 9mm, while 40/357 still gets the braided twisted strand type. Would still like to know why the switch for 9mm only.

EDIT: Further digging suggests that a couple years back Sig started transitioning away from the twisted spring due to major problems sourcing quality units. Multi-strand springs have the advantage that it's unlikely to have all the strands break at one time (guess I'm just unlucky). However, that advantage is eliminated in that a higher quality single-strand spring will outlast a poorer quality multi-strand.

Wonder if eventually all their models will go back to single-strand. Could they be just running out their existing stock?



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August 12, 2022, 08:03 PM
Pete K
I always assumed they changed due to cost.
My 229 doesn’t run any differently with one vs. the other.
August 12, 2022, 08:16 PM
kkina
Yes, I get the impression that cost was also a factor. Maybe the high quality multi-strand springs were deemed too expensive.

I doubt if there's an functional difference when shooting the gun. More of a service life benefit.



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