I picked up a Sig 220 Carry today and it is a sweet little shooter. I do have one little problem that I'd like to ask you guys about. The slide release lever is HARD to engage. It takes a significant amount of pressure to release the slide. I have a 226 and a P6 and this is not a problem with either. Any feedback?
Sig 220 Slide Release
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Autolycus
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It will get better with use is my experience with Sigs.
a couple of points of confusion:
1. it is a slide stop, not a slide release
2. to "engage" it is to push it up to hold the slide back
the correct way to release the slide is to pull it to the rear and let it fly forward under the power of the recoil spring
Thanks Oldskoolfan. I thought it would loosen up a bit, but neither of my other Sigs were tight at all. Of course, the P6 was a German police issue pistol and not new.
And 9mmepiphany if you are going to correct someone, at least come with the right information. The part is actually called a slide catch lever. Also, the correct way to release the slide is either 1) push down on the slide catch lever, or 2) draw back the slide as far as it will go and release. Of course, that is just according to the manual, but what do they know?
But thanks for clearing things up.
And 9mmepiphany if you are going to correct someone, at least come with the right information. The part is actually called a slide catch lever. Also, the correct way to release the slide is either 1) push down on the slide catch lever, or 2) draw back the slide as far as it will go and release. Of course, that is just according to the manual, but what do they know?
But thanks for clearing things up.
i wasn't refering to it's "designation", just it's function.
when i said "correct", perhaps i should have said "better"...since you were having a problem making it release when pushing it down.
the overhand method is the prefered method for reliable release of the slide. but feel free to use the other method...they usually instruct you not to chamber a round until you're ready to fire either
when i said "correct", perhaps i should have said "better"...since you were having a problem making it release when pushing it down.
the overhand method is the prefered method for reliable release of the slide. but feel free to use the other method...they usually instruct you not to chamber a round until you're ready to fire either
HorseSoldier
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That's a technique.
On the pistol I originally learned on (M9) it's absolutely the wrong way to run the gun, since you can engage the safety unintentionally using that technique.
More recently having been formally taught running Glocks I was taught to exclusively rack to release -- definitely the better technique with the Glock and its vestigial controls.
On a Sig, I think I'd probably lean towards racking to release the slide as well, since the sort of reversed positions of the controls would trip me up unless I was going to exclusively carry the Sig and work with it enough to reprogram a good deal of muscle memory.
Kind of Blued
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Were you doing this on an empty magazine?
It'll be a lot easier to disengage on a loaded magazine than it will be on an empty magazine, if I remember correctly.
It'll be a lot easier to disengage on a loaded magazine than it will be on an empty magazine, if I remember correctly.
that is alsolutely correct...but the thread is about the Sig 220
i agree
i was just pointing out that i was offering a technique specific to the model originally referenced in the thread.
the Beretta 92/96 require a different manual of arms unless you have the "G" models
i was just pointing out that i was offering a technique specific to the model originally referenced in the thread.
the Beretta 92/96 require a different manual of arms unless you have the "G" models
easyg
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No, the overhand method is preferred by SOME folks while others prefer the "pinch and pull" method.
There is no ONE preferred method of chambering a round.
Anyway...
I would let a gunsmith check it out to make sure nothing is wrong with the gun.
Good luck,
Easy
i stand corrected. the overhand method is more efficient and reliable, but you are welcome to use the slingshot method instead
easyg
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I seriously doubt that there is much evidence to back up such a claim.
OK... i'll try once and you can take it for what it's worth. this has been taught in LE classes and Competition courses that teach use of Production guns rather than Race guns. it was tested in competition where speed and reliability are the goals...back in the 80's
it is more reliable because:
1. it can be employed on all platforms reguardless of the location of the slide stop...it is not the best method on the Beretta 92/96 pistols due to the location of their de-cocking/safety lever and the way it is sprung (it works, but requires that the safety be flipped up after release)
2. it can be employed without a thumb
3. there is more hand strenght between the fingers and palm vs. the thumb and index finger
it is more efficient because:
1. there are fewer movements needed vs. the slingshot method...hand grasping hand sweeps up after having slammed the butt on the magazine home
2. the gun remains pointing at the target...no tendency to break the 180 degree rule
3. the gun is pushed towards the target as the grasping hand moves the slide to the rear
4. it is the same movement used to clear a stovepipe jam...reinforcing training
it is more reliable because:
1. it can be employed on all platforms reguardless of the location of the slide stop...it is not the best method on the Beretta 92/96 pistols due to the location of their de-cocking/safety lever and the way it is sprung (it works, but requires that the safety be flipped up after release)
2. it can be employed without a thumb
3. there is more hand strenght between the fingers and palm vs. the thumb and index finger
it is more efficient because:
1. there are fewer movements needed vs. the slingshot method...hand grasping hand sweeps up after having slammed the butt on the magazine home
2. the gun remains pointing at the target...no tendency to break the 180 degree rule
3. the gun is pushed towards the target as the grasping hand moves the slide to the rear
4. it is the same movement used to clear a stovepipe jam...reinforcing training
Steve in PA
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It is called a slide release on a Sig pistol. It was designed to release the slide. Other pistols have a slide catch or stop.
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