TriggerMan
01-10-2012, 08:54 PM
I'm on my third Sig P238 .380 Auto. Gun #1 and Gun #2 have been replaced by Sig. From the morning they received #2, until I got back what is #3, it was only 8 calendar days. I was also offered another model if I preferred (a P290 w/laser). I also got an extra extended mag for free.
Gun #1 had a micro fracture in the frame near the trigger pivot. A complete surprise to me when I sent it in for some extractor tuning. I had 300 standard pressure rounds through it.
Gun #2 had a sticky mag release and was throwing the same grip screw after half a mag. When they determined the threads in the frame (no bushings are used) were stripped, they scrapped the gun.
When I got #3 last week, I locked it open for 24 hours and put a drop of oil on the loading ramp. It looked properly lubed and had no signs of shipping grease. I shot 50 rounds of PMC Bronze 90 gr FMJ. I recorded 25 perfect shots followed by 22/25. I think on at least one, I pressed the mag release by accident. Clearing with a tap, rack, (assess) bang sequence is very easy on this gun. The recoil spring, even when new, is very, very manageable.
After a real complete cleaning, I shot it again today using Rem Green/white box FMJ, all 45 were perfect. I followed those rounds with 5 Gold Dots and 50 PMC, ALL perfect. I did catch myself causing a problem by pressing the mag release once. The rest of my hour was spent with my Nano and my HK P7. Only 20 perfect FMJ rounds today in the Nano and 35-40 perfect in the HK (of course). The Nano still must go back. No hurry. The trigger has really improved from my shooting. Accuracy for me is superior to the PM9. That is not to say there is more accuracy built in, it's MY ability or lack thereof with a long DA trigger
Sig scored some points with me in their speed, their offer of a 9mm replacement, and the free mag. These 380s are a dream. Soft recoil, accurate and an easy pocket carry. To hell and back reliability as far as the shooting goes.
Gun #1 had a micro fracture in the frame near the trigger pivot. A complete surprise to me when I sent it in for some extractor tuning. I had 300 standard pressure rounds through it.
Gun #2 had a sticky mag release and was throwing the same grip screw after half a mag. When they determined the threads in the frame (no bushings are used) were stripped, they scrapped the gun.
When I got #3 last week, I locked it open for 24 hours and put a drop of oil on the loading ramp. It looked properly lubed and had no signs of shipping grease. I shot 50 rounds of PMC Bronze 90 gr FMJ. I recorded 25 perfect shots followed by 22/25. I think on at least one, I pressed the mag release by accident. Clearing with a tap, rack, (assess) bang sequence is very easy on this gun. The recoil spring, even when new, is very, very manageable.
After a real complete cleaning, I shot it again today using Rem Green/white box FMJ, all 45 were perfect. I followed those rounds with 5 Gold Dots and 50 PMC, ALL perfect. I did catch myself causing a problem by pressing the mag release once. The rest of my hour was spent with my Nano and my HK P7. Only 20 perfect FMJ rounds today in the Nano and 35-40 perfect in the HK (of course). The Nano still must go back. No hurry. The trigger has really improved from my shooting. Accuracy for me is superior to the PM9. That is not to say there is more accuracy built in, it's MY ability or lack thereof with a long DA trigger
Sig scored some points with me in their speed, their offer of a 9mm replacement, and the free mag. These 380s are a dream. Soft recoil, accurate and an easy pocket carry. To hell and back reliability as far as the shooting goes.