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P238 Safety Detent Plunger

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August 29, 2017, 05:03 AM
JGeorge027
P238 Safety Detent Plunger
Hi all...need some advice/guidance.

Bought the wife a Sig P238 a few years ago. Took it to the range once and when I got home and cleaned it, I lost a "spring". Calling Sig, they informed me it was the safety detent plunger. Before I sent it in, they sent me another one and suggested I install myself. That didn't go so well, so I took it to my local gun shop. They wouldn't install/work on the gun stating they didn't want to be responsible for a safety issue. So...off to another shop who tried twice to fix/install the part...fail.

Anyway, I know I can send it in but wanted to see if the collective wisdom of the forum could help out...either with a link to a video showing the install, or to a reputable smith in South Florida who could assist.

Failing that, I am open to getting a new handgun for the wife...any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!
August 29, 2017, 05:19 AM
Drunder40
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Originally posted by JGeorge027:
Hi all...need some advice/guidance.

Bought the wife a Sig P238 a few years ago. Took it to the range once and when I got home and cleaned it, I lost a "spring". Calling Sig, they informed me it was the safety detent plunger. Before I sent it in, they sent me another one and suggested I install myself. That didn't go so well, so I took it to my local gun shop. They wouldn't install/work on the gun stating they didn't want to be responsible for a safety issue. So...off to another shop who tried twice to fix/install the part...fail.

Anyway, I know I can send it in but wanted to see if the collective wisdom of the forum could help out...either with a link to a video showing the install, or to a reputable smith in South Florida who could assist.

Failing that, I am open to getting a new handgun for the wife...any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!


So it sounds like you flipped the safety lever up with the slide off. If I am not mistaken, that is how that typically happens..

I am pretty sure there are youtube videos on how to install that spring.. Give it a try..

If you are not comfortable doing it yourself.. Just send it in ..


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August 29, 2017, 08:19 AM
JGeorge027
Thank you!

It had been awhile since I searched the topic, but tried again earlier this morning and I found one that points me in the right direction.

I'm off to call Sig to get the parts re-sent!

I appreciate the quick and helpful response!
August 29, 2017, 11:18 PM
SteveR2012
Next time work inside a large zip lock bag. Then if the plunger goes AWOL it can't get far. Smile
September 30, 2017, 07:15 PM
JGeorge027
Quick follow up...Success!

Great tip on the zip lock, too!

Thanks all! Have a great rest of the weekend...
September 30, 2017, 07:28 PM
Sunset_Va
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Originally posted by JGeorge027:
Quick follow up...Success!

Great tip on the zip lock, too!

Thanks all! Have a great rest of the weekend...


Glad you finally got it fixed.

You are not the only person to have a apring go flying. Hunted my share of them around my work space.


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