Recoil Spring Replacement Schedule for a Sig 228

AAChang · November 27, 2002, 01:38 PM

I recently purchased a Sig 228 and since my only other handgun is a 1911, I was wondering how often I should replace the recoil Spring in my 228. I typically replace the recoil spring in my 1911 after about 2000 rounds. Thank in advance.

leadbutt · November 27, 2002, 08:11 PM

AA,you can't go wrong with replaceing them when you think you need to, We replace all springs in our 228's and 229's every year or when the Officer logs 1500 rounds,we have one 228 on hand that has not had any thing replaced so far and it has log over 10,000 rounds.

Tecolote · November 28, 2002, 11:34 AM

SIG Arms recommends a full inspection, replacement of springs and replacement of the roll pin at 5,000 rounds. YMMV on the recoil spring depending on the type of ammo you use.

BTW did you get a German made/US assembled P228?

You'll find great info here http://home.t-online.de/home/cswimm/sig/sigfaq.htm

blades67 · November 28, 2002, 04:12 PM

I replace all of the springs in my SIG Sauer 9mm pistols every 5000 rounds. I used to change them every 3000 until a factory rep told me about the 5000 round recommendation.

November 27, 2002, 01:38 PM	#1
AAChang Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2000 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 255	Recoil Spring Replacement Schedule for a Sig 228 I recently purchased a Sig 228 and since my only other handgun is a 1911, I was wondering how often I should replace the recoil Spring in my 228. I typically replace the recoil spring in my 1911 after about 2000 rounds. Thank in advance.

November 27, 2002, 08:11 PM	#2
leadbutt Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2002 Location: Tidewater,Virginia Posts: 289	AA,you can't go wrong with replaceing them when you think you need to, We replace all springs in our 228's and 229's every year or when the Officer logs 1500 rounds,we have one 228 on hand that has not had any thing replaced so far and it has log over 10,000 rounds. __________________ "I am always willing to learn,but not always willing to be taught" Sir Winston Churchill

November 28, 2002, 11:34 AM	#3
Tecolote Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 1999 Posts: 1,999	SIG Arms recommends a full inspection, replacement of springs and replacement of the roll pin at 5,000 rounds. YMMV on the recoil spring depending on the type of ammo you use. BTW did you get a German made/US assembled P228? You'll find great info here http://home.t-online.de/home/cswimm/sig/sigfaq.htm __________________ “I've been beat up, I've been thrown out, but I'm not down.” The Clash

November 28, 2002, 04:12 PM	#4
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	I replace all of the springs in my SIG Sauer 9mm pistols every 5000 rounds. I used to change them every 3000 until a factory rep told me about the 5000 round recommendation. __________________ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat! I hunt, therefore I am.