P229 Trigger Job?

[TomJ]

I have a P229 which has been fantastic, but the trigger is slightly heavier and not quite as smooth as I'd like. I did put in a 19 pound hammer spring and don't want to go lower than that, as I don't want to risk light primer strikes. Sig offers an Action Enhancement Package where they "hone and polish critical surfaces to lighten and smooth" the trigger. A local gun smith who I've used quite a bit and does fantastic work does the same. I've never had this done and was wondering if anyone has, and if so how much of a difference it made.

 

[ScarLata]

http://www.thesigarmorer.com/

 

[Old Dog]

SIG's services are competitively-priced and turnaround times are good. Robert Burke (thesigarmorer.com) is a SIG expert, and Bruce Gray (Grayguns.com) is also a master. Any of these options will improve your SIG's trigger to the point where you will not only notice the difference (it's a substantial difference), but wonder why you didn't do it sooner ...

If your SIG is your primary defensive weapon, get this trigger work done by any of these three -- you will notice the difference, and you'll have more fun shooting your pistol(s).

 

[TomJ]

Thanks for the info. We have a local gunsmith who also owns a LGS. He does great work and has a $150 trigger job special this month. I was thinking of giving that a try, which is what prompted my question.

 

[TomJ]

I had my local gunsmith do the trigger job, and I don't know that I've spent a better $150. Before the trigger job the DA trigger pull was over 10 lb. It maxed out my trigger pull scale and I would guess it was at least 12 lbs. SA was 6.5 pounds. It's now 10 pounds and 5 pounds. Before, I could feel the trigger catching on something. When it broke it felt like a harsh snap and felt like something was literally breaking. It's now as smooth as can be, both in the pull and the break. He told be there were burrs (I forget on what part) he filed down that were causing it to feel as it was catching on something. I hoped for the best, and he far surpassed that. Now comes the hard part, waiting for the weekend when I can shoot it.

 

[FN in MT]

Glad it worked out. The SIG Armorer has done work for me and his action jobs are first rate.

 

[Winkman822]

If warranty is a concern, go with Sig's service. If warranty isn't a major concern for you, go with Sig Armorer or Gray Guns.

 

[TomJ]

I already had it done by a local gun smith. One of my issues is shipping. I own a business, and when a gun is shipped back to me I need to take a day off of work to wait for the delivery. We're in a busy season now and I can't afford to do that. I've heard nothing but great things about Sig, Sig Armorer and Gray Guns. The local gun smith does great work also, and did not disappoint this time.

 

[ScarLata]

If warranty is a concern, go with Sig's service. If warranty isn't a major concern for you, go with Sig Armorer or Gray Guns.

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[TomJ]

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On Sig's website, they mention that them doing the trigger job will not void their warranty. It doesn't say that someone else doing it will void it, but there's that implication.

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

I had Sig do two of the Action enhancement packages for me.

I was impressed.

I have handled a Gray Guns sig and I must say it was amazing as well.

 

[ScarLata]

If warranty is a concern, go with Sig's service. If warranty isn't a major concern for you, go with Sig Armorer or Gray Guns.

From Sig Armorer site:

"A Sig Sauer Factory Certified Armorer works on every pistol here, ensuring that your factory warranty remains valid for most of the work that we perform. We also warranty all of our own work for the life of the pistol. The warranty is comprehensive in scope but limited to labor, repair or replacement of necessary parts. It is also transferable and comes at no extra cost to the owner (unusual wear, tear or abuse excluded). If you ever have a problem with any pistol or other firearm we’ve worked on, we would like to know and an opportunity to make it one of your favorites again."

 

[Winkman822]

On Sig's website, they mention that them doing the trigger job will not void their warranty. It doesn't say that someone else doing it will void it, but there's that implication.

That's what I was thinking of when I made my initial post. If the Sig Armorer uses Sig factory trained armorers and they say it won't void factory warranty, awesome, but I'd still be a little apprehensive. OEM's are a bit like insurance companies when it comes to repairing things that have been modified by someone other than them...they look for a reason NOT to make the repair and will point to the non-factory modification.