I have a couple of 226's that I want to have SRT's installed, as well as lightening up the DA, and if SA gets lightened up in the process, all the better as these are gamers. I've talked to a Sig "armorer", but he said he would only do the SRT's. Are there any suggestions for a 'smith who will work on Sig triggers in the Central Mass area? I am trying to avoid the whole shipping to Sig thing, but want the best jobs possible. Any recommendations?
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i have a 226 with the SRT and the Action Enhancement Package. if you're in the worcester area, you're more than welcome to try it out. I did end up sending it out to SIG, but i didn't have any issues. I think i got the pistol back in three weeks.
Not sure, but I asked an armorer about doing exactly what you said. He told me not to mess with the triggers, that I would regret it. The SRT yes, but not lightening up the pull. Take it for what it is worth. I use mine for CC so maybe that is why he advised against it.
no. i did not weight the pulls.
The pistol i had was used (most likely a duty pistol), a buddy of mine bought it used, then i bought it off of him. So it's safe to say that the pistol probably saw a fair amount of use. when i bought it off my buddy, the trigger was a little mushy and gritty.
So, i probably can't tell you that it improved it by X percent. it's similar to picking up a car with 200,000 miles with 1 out of the 4 cylinder blown, and then dropping in a brand new motor. It's expected to perform a lot better.
I also don't use this for carry. It's in the safe if i need it, and it goes to the range. that's about it.
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If you know which end of a screwdriver is which you can polish and install the SRT parts yourself and swap out a lighter mainspring to reduce the trigger weight. It's not rocket science. I still have a couple SRT triggers in my kit if you have a hard time finding one.
The E2 grips are the smallest you're going to find. I don't care for them personally, I like the G10s on my 226s and the Sig wood grips on my 220.
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Thanks Jason. I have tiny hands and I'm a recovering 1911 junky from a free state. I can't afford that habit here! My only other double stack was an XD9 compact which worked well for me. I hate the feel of skateboard griptape. G10's seem like an option, but only if the girth is not increased.
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Forgot to add... I can work a screwdriver, but that is about my limit.
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Forgot to add... I can work a screwdriver, but that is about my limit.
i am very happy with the work, and wouldn't' hesitate to do it again if the trigger every becomes sloppy again.
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The G10s are thinner than the stock plastic (non-E2) grips. The E2 grips are probably about the same width but they bump in up towards the top of the mainspring where the web of your hand goes so they feel a lot thinner. If you have smaller hands you may like them.
That's about all you need. (A punch to dive the sear pin out too I guess.) The SRT is totally worth doing by the way. So much better than the old trigger.
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To lighten the trigger replace the factory main spring with a 19 lbs wolf replacement. It will lighten both da and sa pulls. Works great. Wolf actually sells a kit that comes with several springs. But if you use them for defense I wouldn't go with less than the 19 lbs spring.
I'm guessing "the action job" is a hone and stone leaving the mainspring as stock. Should I start a new thread "pimp my Sig" because that is what I am looking for. I chose Sig because I get single action, as soon as I gut out the double action. I like hammers. So did Thor. It's a choice, or maybe I was born into it? Hell, I don't know. I really do appreciate all input!
The SIG "Ergonomic" grips are the best deal for $46.95. I have tried G10 and aluminum grips (Hogue) but he SIG grips are the best for my small hands. The stippled texture is excellent and the lack of grip screws is a plus.
Rather than install the SRT kit on my 9mm X5 (it won't fit anyway) on the advice of a friend I swapped the 226 9mm firing pin safety lever for one from a P 220. This eliminated the SIG creep from the SA trigger without swapping out any other parts. Trigger pull can be limproved with a lighter hammer spring, but reliability can suffer. Using a lighter hammer spring, my SIGs are only 100% reliable with WW small pistol primers. Wolf and Tula suffer from about a 3% FTF rate, but usually ignite on the second strike. These are NOT high primers; they are seated as firmly as I dare.
Rather than install the SRT kit on my 9mm X5 (it won't fit anyway) on the advice of a friend I swapped the 226 9mm firing pin safety lever for one from a P 220. This eliminated the SIG creep from the SA trigger without swapping out any other parts. Trigger pull can be limproved with a lighter hammer spring, but reliability can suffer. Using a lighter hammer spring, my SIGs are only 100% reliable with WW small pistol primers. Wolf and Tula suffer from about a 3% FTF rate, but usually ignite on the second strike. These are NOT high primers; they are seated as firmly as I dare.
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Pro? The only one that comes to mind is Bruce Gray. Grayguns by Bruce Gray
I hear he does really nice work, but for most people he's probably overkill though.
