[RON in PA]

Recently got a new SIG P228 and kick myself for not getting into SIGs earilier, so many guns , not enough time or money.

Question for those that have long term experience with SIGs with stamped and welded slides: Is the roll pin that holds in the breech a problem, does it drift out over time? Also any other areas of concern to look out for.

I would expect the SIGs to be robust over time as they seem to be used by many Federal agencies , the military and a large number of state police, but they all have in- house armorers.

[Tecolote]

If installed properly you shouldn't have any problems with the roll pin drifting out of place. I've seen SIG stamped slides with thousands of rounds through with them without a single hitch. Just make sure to use a rust inhibitor like CLP and a quality lube and you'll get years of reliable use.

[agony]

So far, the only SIG I own that is starting to show some drift is a P220 with many thousands of rounds through it. I simply tap it back in with a punch and hammer. No probs. Just remember to keep an eye on it occasionally. SIGARMS suggests replacing the roll-pins every few thousand rounds....of course, they charge an arm and a leg for this service.

[hksw]

Same results here. No problems with my rolled pin P226, it tends to walk out in my rolled pin P220. I just tap them back when it does it.

[Black_Talon]

I've had a P220 (Browning BDA) for over twenty years and have put tens of thousands of rounds through it. I remember tapping the roll-pin in about 7-8 years ago and that was it.

[Tecolote]

SIG Arms charges $40 to replace all worn springs and internals, that includes new roll pins and recoil spring. They also pay return shipping. If the pin should drift as a result of a quality issue they'll repair the pistol for free.

You also replace the roll pins yourself but remember big pin 12 o'clock and little pin 6 o'clock.

[Kilroy]

The pins are not designed to be returned to use, but replaced with new pins each and every time. I see them walk out, most often on 226 types.

[care-less]

Ron, haven't had any problems with roll pins, or anything else on a Sig. Clean and oil them, shoot them! Don't worry about them, as good as anything mechanical gets.

[9mmepiphany]

same experience as the rest...mine with a 226 and 220...if they drift, push them back in...if it bothers you enough, have them replaced. i actually prefer the stamped slide to the SS ones, just a personal preference.

the 220 is harder on the pins...on the mags too

[jar]

Wipe down regularly, replace pins if they get lost, enjoy.