P6 - Out of the Box Range Report

[nad3ooo]

Picked up my sig p6 last week, found time to go squeeze off a few test rounds with it today...i've still got a lot to learn about shooting and gun tech, but here are some things i observed at the range this afternoon

1. the DA trigger pull is pretty heavy, but i like it
2. the SA trigger is extremely light(compared to my GI and Mil-Spec 1911's) and had a really short reset
3. the gun was accurate and felt good in my hand
4. no failures of any type through both mags, everything functioned perfectly shooting hollowpoint ammuntion

all in all, i wish i had another one of these for my wife or even just to have in the back of the safe, it's definitely 'all Sig' and at $350, i feel like i got a bargain

 

[GZOh]

Great gun at a great price!... Have two and they're really great shoots! First one was had for $269 (a year + ago)... second for $365... not that cheap anymore... but still a good buy!

Triggers are alittle stiff (German LEO specs), you can get work done on them if you like (Customized Creationz), but for me, they're OK...

My Sigs and my CZs are my favorite pistolas!!... and the BEST I've shot!

Enjoy!!

 

[smartshooter.45]

Suggested Spring Changes

When i finally got my hands on my p6 about a year ago i noticed a few things. first off it was a great buy because the insides of the pistol showed little use even though the finish was pretty worn.

i figured out that my p6 was a mid 80's production so i knew it probably needed a new recoil spring. i picked up a +P recoil spring from Wolff.

then i took apart my 2 mags to clean them. when i laid out the 2 mag springs next to each other i noticed that one was about an inch and a half longer then the other. it was obvious that the previous owner didnt cycle his carry magazine. so i also ordered a set of 3 p6 mag springs from wolff and installed those.

after changing out these springs i had a 100% reliable and solid shooter. the +P recoil spring really reduces the felt recoil and makes her run smooth.

now my focus changed to the tough DA trigger pull. i did some reading and found a guide to changing out the hammer spring on the P6. its really not too difficult and if you do some searches here on THR you can find info on how to do it yourself. So once again it was back to the Wolff website. i found a lower power hammer spring and gave it a shot. im pretty sure i installed the lightest power hammer spring (16lb) and i have had 0 light strikes since the install (probably 1000 rds since then). It has been a while since i did this so im not sure if it was a 16 or 17 pound hammer spring that i installed.

The DA trigger pull is now much lighter and very manageable. its a great feeling piece that runs like an absolute champ with either FMJ's or JHP's.

enjoy your P6 and dont be scared to do the modifications yourself. its totally doable with around-the-house tools.

 

[KodeFore]

I have a Sig P6 and like it a lot. Can't beat the value of a P6. Something I have not yet taken advantage of yet but looks worthwhile from www.sigarms.com

Full disassembly of pistols down to frame and slide
Complete detailed cleaning
Expert factory inspection of all critical components
Replacement of springs (recoil, slide catch lever, trigger bar, decocking lever)
Reassembly and lubrication to factory specifications
Installation of SIGLITE® Factory Night Sights (excluding P232®)
Function test
This service, valued at $225, is yours for just $129.95 and brings your used SIG SAUER® pistol back to peak operational readiness.

Contact the SIG SAUER® Customer Service Dept. for further information and shipping instructions:
Phone: (603) 772- 2302 (press #3 for customer Service)

 

[Storm]

Installation of SIGLITE® Factory Night Sights

The great things that are said about the P6 are all deserved.

As to night sights, I took a bit of a different route. I picked up a Trijicon front sight and installed it leaving the back sight stock. This is a system that S&W uses for some of their snubs and really aids shooting in lower light conditions when the front sight can be hard to spot. For full darkness the front sight alone offers accurate sighting info. The front sight cost me $15 and I was able to install it myself by buffering the end of my punch with a piece of masking tape so as to reduce the possibility of breaking the Tritium vial free.

Just as a note, while the factory sight drifted out from left to right as is indicated for SIGs, I found that the new sight also drifted in from left to right which is the opposite of what I have heard is the normal direction.