Sig P229 Platinum Elite Trigger Work

[dondavis3]

Several months ago I bought a Sig P229 Platinum Elite in 9mm





I really love this gun - the way it handles the beaver tail ... all the things that make up an "Elite"

But I do not like the stiffness of the DA trigger pull.

So I'm thinking of getting some trigger work done on it.

Has any one had a trigger job on their Sig?

How did it turn out?

Who did you use?

Would your refer them to me to use?

What did it cost?

Thanks in advance for your input.

 

[Roughneck08]

Very beautiful SIG! Have you heard of the DAK trigger? It is supposed to replace/help the double action trigger pull to a light pull similar to the single action so all first trigger pulls feel single action. I know 9mmephiany has had experience with it pretty extensively so you might wait for him to chime in and others who have had the experience with one. Hope this helps and again nice pistola.

 

[dondavis3]

+1 Roughneck08

Thank you for your response

I'm no expert on the DAK trigger system.

But aren't they for DAO guns?

 

[joe_security]

It might be time to think about a Wolf hammer spring, installed by a qualified gunsmith.

 

[Lonestar49]

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Agree with above thought/suggestion - Wolff main springs for Sigs.

You can do it yourself, as I did for the first time, and anytime after, using a Sig Armor DVD that shows, step by step, the easy process of changing ones factory 24lb/heavy pull, main spring with a kit of (5 main springs) from Wolff Springs.

20lb, 19, 18, 17, 16lb (gives you a choice, both in quicker/smoother-feeling) DA pulls, along with making the SA break/pull a tad lighter/sharper..

About the only thing you may need is an extra pair of hands for is when it comes time to put the temp retaining pin in (partial straightened out paper clip) in between the bottom of the hammer strut and new lighter main spring and the base/plate, then insert it back up and in, remove the temp holding pin (now held in place) and simply put back in the tiny pin you removed in the beginning.. 15 mins taking your time, and less anytime you re-due the procedure.. in the event"

Note: besides extra hands for that part, you need a board you can put over your lap, soft wood is best, and put the top of the hammer strut down onto the wood so, it sinks in just a tad but makes it stable for you to push/compress the spring down while that person puts in the paper clip.. Make sure you line up the strut (the way it will line up and go back in the gun) as to not put the spring/clip on backwards (won't go in gun.. lol) and you'll notice it right off the bat.. I made this mistake the first time, thus, having to re-due it again, but faster, easier, the more times you do it.. is the good part.. lol

Say you try the 19lb spring but you want it to be lighter, yet, thru testing, not yet taken, being 300 flawless rounds, to be sure of no light-strikes, for dependability/reliability, you decide to try a 17lb main spring (in your kit).. You really like this, easy DA pull, now all ya have to do is give it a 300 round test if it continues to work during that test time.

The DVD sells for around 24 bucks, IIRC, but a friend lent me his..

Have done it on 2 of my Sigs, got 2 more to go..

Worth the small price of just over 30 bucks including freight.. and what you learn and what you can, now, do anytime, yourself

To verify, to Wolff, what size main spring your gun has, long spring/all the way down to the bottom of the frame/grip or short spring with tall, plastic, inserted newer base, just take off one side of your grips to look.. long springs are aprox 2" and short springs are aprox 1" in length, he has to know..

Luck,


Ls

Ps.. Both my Sig P229n/r 40's use them: one with 17lb and other with 18lb Wolff main springs.. Both have over 4000 rounds on lighter main springs and no light strikes - One gun did go about the agv round count, wise, 4000 - 5000 rounds between new replacement return springs, otherwise, very little/noticeable extra wear on the return spring.. Basically, full lives, if made right, going in..

 

[dondavis3]

Great advise - many thanks.

 

[9mmepiphany]

Congrats on your 229.

Be careful about changing main springs as the SRT of the Elite requires certain spring values to maintain safe operation...plus it may void your warranty (they'll tell you it does, but there are exceptions)

There are two ways that I would recommend you go to get a smoother/lighter trigger pull...a smoother pull makes it feel lighter without reducing spring values...depending on your intended use of your 229, your comfort level and your budget.

1. You could send it back to the factory and have them perform an Action Clean Up on the trigger...they will sometimes offer specials, either on the work or the shipping...the advantage is that the warranty stays in full effect.

2. You could send it to Bruce Gray www.Grayguns.com and have the finest action work available, on a Sig, performed. Actually you should call them first and talk to someone about what you will be using the gun for and they will recommend what they think you'll need done. They don't cut corners and correct anything, that might be off, in the action that they find...after all they are in there anyway.

Their work also voids the factory warranty, but they do have a life time warranty for the original owner...that seems to have worked for them for the last 35 years.

Bruce has a special understanding of the Sig action, he used to be their factory production shooter before he retired

 

[dondavis3]

+1 9mmepiphany

I've heard only good things about Gray Guns.

 

[Bill2e]

SEND it to the factory for an action clean up. They did a friend of mines and the trigger is amaizing.

Plus you will not void the warrenty.

 

[9mmepiphany]

SEND it to the factory for an action clean up. They did a friend of mines and the trigger is amaizing.

As I said, this is one of the two favored options in my opinion.

Many people do not need the best action or workmanship available for their Sig. But it has been my experience that usually when folks spend the extra coin for the Elite models, that they do have higher expectations

 

[Eagle Eyes]

Being in the Biz I NEVER recommend changing springs. The biggest reason is liability if you ever have to use your gun to defend yourself.

Stoning/polishing and proper angling of SOME of the trigger system components does a MUCH better job of not only improving trigger pull, but also increasing reliability.

Last thing you need is a click, click, click because the springs you changed out reduced the force applied to the firing pin enough to make light strikes.

 

[rellascout]

Gray guns does great work. I am not sure what their current back log is.

The AEP that the factory offers is a decent package. I have had a few guns which were sent in for this service with positive results.

 

[Logan5]

I have a 226 that I sent back (well, not back, I sent a W. German gun to New Hampshire) to the factory to have the SRT package done, and got the AEP while I was at it. I'm very happy with it, they really did a nice job.

I was considering sending my 229 to Grayguns, since I hear nothing but good about them, but they have currently closed their list due to backlog per their website (try again in Feb 2011.) Obviously they cost a little more, but you've got a few more options than the factory custom shop provides.