Firearms Note #2: Sig Sauer failures
03-23-2012, 01:39 PM
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Firearms Note #2: Sig Sauer failures
If you have recently purchased a Sig Sauer, or are considering purchasing one... You need to have the slide x-ray'd to check for cracks.
Last year Sig Sauer was sold to a Swedish private equity firm, which has put them through a series of cost cutting measures. These measures have lead to a really badly done weld on some of the slides.
A large number of the Sig Sauer Semi-Auto Pistols produced in the last 12 month have developed cracks in the slide (about 1" back from the nose) which eventually lead to failures. Quite a few documented instances of the end of the slide being embedded in targets at the end of shooting ranges.
According to what I've heard, this is not dangerous to the shooter (the gun does not explode in your hand). However this does completely disable the gun which could be a major problem if you are in a defensive situation.
This situation is bad enough that the Swedish police are carrying Glocks <gasp!> until Sig Sauer can get it's house in order.
This comes from the same VERY well connected source as my ammo post.
Last year Sig Sauer was sold to a Swedish private equity firm, which has put them through a series of cost cutting measures. These measures have lead to a really badly done weld on some of the slides.
A large number of the Sig Sauer Semi-Auto Pistols produced in the last 12 month have developed cracks in the slide (about 1" back from the nose) which eventually lead to failures. Quite a few documented instances of the end of the slide being embedded in targets at the end of shooting ranges.
According to what I've heard, this is not dangerous to the shooter (the gun does not explode in your hand). However this does completely disable the gun which could be a major problem if you are in a defensive situation.
This situation is bad enough that the Swedish police are carrying Glocks <gasp!> until Sig Sauer can get it's house in order.
This comes from the same VERY well connected source as my ammo post.
03-23-2012, 01:52 PM
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Interesting because I was considering one since I am looking for a new pistol. My buddy's gal just bought a mosquito too, so I will have to forward to him. Source?
03-23-2012, 01:57 PM
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Sorry - can't name the source. Prefers to not have his name associated with stuff since he works in the industry
Google Sig Sauer Slide Failure and you'll find some stuff
Google Sig Sauer Slide Failure and you'll find some stuff
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03-23-2012, 06:20 PM
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If you have recently purchased a Sig Sauer, or are considering purchasing one... You need to have the slide x-ray'd to check for cracks.
Last year Sig Sauer was sold to a Swedish private equity firm, which has put them through a series of cost cutting measures. These measures have lead to a really badly done weld on some of the slides.
A large number of the Sig Sauer Semi-Auto Pistols produced in the last 12 month have developed cracks in the slide (about 1" back from the nose) which eventually lead to failures. Quite a few documented instances of the end of the slide being embedded in targets at the end of shooting ranges.
According to what I've heard, this is not dangerous to the shooter (the gun does not explode in your hand). However this does completely disable the gun which could be a major problem if you are in a defensive situation.
This situation is bad enough that the Swedish police are carrying Glocks <gasp!> until Sig Sauer can get it's house in order.
This comes from the same VERY well connected source as my ammo post.
Last year Sig Sauer was sold to a Swedish private equity firm, which has put them through a series of cost cutting measures. These measures have lead to a really badly done weld on some of the slides.
A large number of the Sig Sauer Semi-Auto Pistols produced in the last 12 month have developed cracks in the slide (about 1" back from the nose) which eventually lead to failures. Quite a few documented instances of the end of the slide being embedded in targets at the end of shooting ranges.
According to what I've heard, this is not dangerous to the shooter (the gun does not explode in your hand). However this does completely disable the gun which could be a major problem if you are in a defensive situation.
This situation is bad enough that the Swedish police are carrying Glocks <gasp!> until Sig Sauer can get it's house in order.
This comes from the same VERY well connected source as my ammo post.
03-23-2012, 06:43 PM
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The quality of recently produced Sigs have been disappointing to say the least. The Sig Sauer of today is not the same company that produced some of the world's best firearms back in the 80's and 90's.
This is what Sig used to be:
This is what they are now:
This is what Sig used to be:
This is what they are now:
03-23-2012, 08:09 PM
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I would take a look at what sidearm actual gunfighters are using downrange. Keep in mind these units/operators can use anything they want...
Army Rangers and SF have been using the Glock 19 for a while now. NSW is transitioning from the Sig P226 to the HK45c.
Army Rangers and SF have been using the Glock 19 for a while now. NSW is transitioning from the Sig P226 to the HK45c.
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