another refinish P6 thread

[Philip_G]

I also have a german inport P6 and would like to refinish mine as it's showing some wear and rusting a little where the blue has worn off.
I'd like to try a spray on/bake finish after media blasting the frame but my problem is I don't know how to disassemble the thing, is there a guide anywhere or should I just take the pistol to a smith and let them disassemble and media blast it and reassemble it? Or should I just pay sigarms $170 to do it and be done with it?

 

[Philip_G]

well, got it down, I didn't remove the breech block, I'm not sure if I will or not, otherwise I have a big pile of parts I probably won't ever get back together

 

[Neal]

Consider having Brad, at CCR, refinish it. I had him refinish three of my sigs.
He does a quality professional job with a quick turn-around. Honest price too.


Link.. http://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/350601935/m/8821004211

 

[1BLINDREF]

Welcome to THR and Sigs!

First - Get yourself the Sig Armorers DVD by Chris Orndorff. He is a Sig Certified Armorer and the DVD is a must for every Sig owner. It goes through everything that you need to know about the care and disassembly of the Sig "P" series guns. You can get it (and other Sig parts) at Top Gun Supply
http://www.topgunsupply.com/Sig-Sauer-Armorers-Course-DVD-P-SERIES-pr-131.html

Second - You can finish your gun yourself with Dura-Coat or send it out to have it done. Last I heard, Sig with only refinish slides (that was back in July 2007 - things might be different now).
I sent a heavily worn P226 to CCR http://www.ccr-refinishing.com/
I would highly recommend them and there prices are very good compared to some of the other companys doing that kind of work.

 

[Philip_G]

thanks!

Now that I've got the frame taken down I think I'll media blast it and try gun-kote, why not it's only a few bucks to try and I'm trying not to end up with as much in this P6 as I would have a nice 226 for.

Sig does whole guns, it's something like 89 for the slide or frame or 169 for the pair.

I need to order a parts kit anyway so I'll grab the dvd from top gun, mine jams so hopefully some new springs will solve the problem.

 

[gb6491]

You can find the manuals (including the SIG Sauer Autoloading Pistol Armorers Manual) here.
This manual has an excellent illustrated parts diagram.

I refinished my P229's frame (used LE gun with a lot of wear) and here are some thoughts:

I didn't want to blast the anodizing off the frame as it makes the frame (especially thinking the rails) surface harder than bare alloy. This pretty much rules out Gun Kote and some other finishes.

I decide to go with Wheeler Cerama-Coat, as it does not require media blasting (neither does DuraCoat).

Surface prep is still critical.

All holes in the frame need to be plugged or covered or you will have problems putting parts back in them.

Take digital photos as you are tearing down the pistol.

The trigger pivot pin needs to be properly situated for the locking insert to be reinstalled. The slot on the pin should be going fore and aft; mark the side going forward before disassembly (just makes it easier during reassembly).

A piece of rod or long punch make assembly (aligning) of the sear. sear spring and safety lever easier.

There is a spring loaded detent on the magazine catch (side near the trigger) that needs to be pushed in to remove the catch; be careful it's a small, easy to lose, spring.

I like the results with the Cerama-Coat. It's textured finish (reminds me of non-slip paint) that improves the grip surface (IMO).
Here's a shot of it:

To better see the texture of the finish, there is a higher resolution photo under different lighting here

Regards,
Greg

Edit: Oops, I see you posted, while I was typing, that you already have it apart.