P239: I Screwed It Up

TunnelRat · March 2, 2013, 07:18 PM

First off I'm beyond mad at myself.

Picked up a brand new SIG P239 today. I live in NH and not far from the SIG academy so I figured I would stop by, pick up a SRT trigger kit, and do it myself. I've done complete disassemblies on P220s and P226s so I figured no biggie.

I figure I got the SRT kit installed correctly. Get the pistol re-assembled though and something is obviously wrong. There is a secondary click before the sear is being released. In addition, if in SA if I apply rearward pressure and pull up to the break point the sear releases automatically, without me having to go passed the break point.

I disassembled and reassembled a number of times, no dice. So I figure I'll go back to the stock trigger kit. Get it reassembled and the sear release is okay. However, while the DA pull feels correct the SA pull is way too heavy. On a Lyman electronic pull gauge it is reading 7 lbs and just by feel I know it is too heavy. Edit: Nevermind, the seconday click is still there if I pull the trigger slowly.

Any idea what the heck I did and what I can do to fix it? Or is it time to put my huevos in a box and visit the local smith?

-TR

shootniron · March 2, 2013, 07:25 PM

Compare what you did to this video...

The only help that I can offer. But good luck with it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3QQzdqMh5E

TunnelRat · March 2, 2013, 07:26 PM

^ That's the video I followed.

shootniron · March 2, 2013, 07:31 PM

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That's the video I followed.

Oh well, so much for my help. Sorry

TunnelRat · March 2, 2013, 07:32 PM

Not your fault, thanks though! I might try one more dis and re assembly. I could prob do it blindfolded now.

Noreaster · March 2, 2013, 10:37 PM

I bet the guys at the pro shop would help you out with it.

JimmyR · March 7, 2013, 05:09 AM

Might need to take that to the smith. Not sure what else to tell you...

Seaman · March 7, 2013, 10:09 AM

Ahoy Tunnel-Rat,

I have a Sig 239 Tactical SRT and it is an incredible shooter.

Have needed advice on occasion for my S&Ws and SAs and the 1-800 lines to S&W and Springfield Armory have cleared up my queries/needs over the phone.

Since your 239 is brand new I would call Sig and let them advise you. I wouldn't give it to an independent smith, that could turn out badly.

I would let Sig handle the problem, the 239 is a great gun.

TunnelRat · March 7, 2013, 10:33 AM

In re-installing the factory parts it does seem to be okay. I've read that some of the SRT parts aren't quite perfect and may require a bit of fitting. Since I bought it at the Pro Shop I'm just going to bring it there. Thanks for the comments though.

Tactical Jackalope · March 7, 2013, 11:36 AM

Oh man...I had an issue when I performed a dissemblance of my P220.

After doing so with my P226 a few times without an issue. I did it with my P220, and messed up where the trigger bar spring went and messed it up. Couldn't figure it out until "rinspeed" saw it for me and pointed it out. Thank God I post a lot of pics.

lol..so don't worry brother. It happens.

I'd probably take it over to SIG since you're so close.

Guess what I'm close to? Come on, come on! Miami, FL.....

TunnelRat · March 7, 2013, 11:47 AM

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Guess what I'm close to? Come on, come on! Miami, FL.....

You're pretty close to SOUTHCOM and SOCSOUTH.

Uncle Malice · March 7, 2013, 11:52 AM

I've done a lot of sig detail stripping and reassembly...

I'm wondering if the click you're hearing is maybe something related to either the the trigger return spring not installed quite properly, or maybe a nick/burr on the trigger bar itself.

This is pure speculation though. I haven't actually experienced this issue.

Tactical Jackalope · March 7, 2013, 01:05 PM

Taurus

TunnelRat · March 7, 2013, 03:30 PM

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Taurus

Could be worse man, could be in NY.

March 2, 2013, 07:18 PM	#1
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,214	P239: I Screwed It Up First off I'm beyond mad at myself. Picked up a brand new SIG P239 today. I live in NH and not far from the SIG academy so I figured I would stop by, pick up a SRT trigger kit, and do it myself. I've done complete disassemblies on P220s and P226s so I figured no biggie. I figure I got the SRT kit installed correctly. Get the pistol re-assembled though and something is obviously wrong. There is a secondary click before the sear is being released. In addition, if in SA if I apply rearward pressure and pull up to the break point the sear releases automatically, without me having to go passed the break point. I disassembled and reassembled a number of times, no dice. So I figure I'll go back to the stock trigger kit. Get it reassembled and the sear release is okay. However, while the DA pull feels correct the SA pull is way too heavy. On a Lyman electronic pull gauge it is reading 7 lbs and just by feel I know it is too heavy. Edit: Nevermind, the seconday click is still there if I pull the trigger slowly. Any idea what the heck I did and what I can do to fix it? Or is it time to put my huevos in a box and visit the local smith? -TR __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness Last edited by TunnelRat; March 2, 2013 at 07:27 PM.

March 2, 2013, 07:26 PM	#3
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,214	^ That's the video I followed. __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

March 2, 2013, 07:32 PM	#5
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,214	Not your fault, thanks though! I might try one more dis and re assembly. I could prob do it blindfolded now. __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

March 7, 2013, 10:09 AM	#8
Seaman Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2011 Posts: 654	Ahoy Tunnel-Rat, I have a Sig 239 Tactical SRT and it is an incredible shooter. Have needed advice on occasion for my S&Ws and SAs and the 1-800 lines to S&W and Springfield Armory have cleared up my queries/needs over the phone. Since your 239 is brand new I would call Sig and let them advise you. I wouldn't give it to an independent smith, that could turn out badly. I would let Sig handle the problem, the 239 is a great gun. __________________ For 20 years the sea was my home, always recall the sun going down, and my trusty friend, a 1911 pistol, strapped to my side.

March 7, 2013, 10:33 AM	#9
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,214	In re-installing the factory parts it does seem to be okay. I've read that some of the SRT parts aren't quite perfect and may require a bit of fitting. Since I bought it at the Pro Shop I'm just going to bring it there. Thanks for the comments though. __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

March 2, 2013, 07:25 PM	#2
shootniron Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,599	Compare what you did to this video... The only help that I can offer. But good luck with it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3QQzdqMh5E

March 2, 2013, 10:37 PM	#6
Noreaster Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2011 Location: New England Posts: 1,449	I bet the guys at the pro shop would help you out with it.

March 7, 2013, 05:09 AM	#7
JimmyR Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2012 Posts: 1,273	Might need to take that to the smith. Not sure what else to tell you...

March 7, 2013, 11:36 AM	#10
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Oh man...I had an issue when I performed a dissemblance of my P220. After doing so with my P226 a few times without an issue. I did it with my P220, and messed up where the trigger bar spring went and messed it up. Couldn't figure it out until "rinspeed" saw it for me and pointed it out. Thank God I post a lot of pics. lol..so don't worry brother. It happens. I'd probably take it over to SIG since you're so close. Guess what I'm close to? Come on, come on! Miami, FL.....

March 7, 2013, 11:52 AM	#12
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	I've done a lot of sig detail stripping and reassembly... I'm wondering if the click you're hearing is maybe something related to either the the trigger return spring not installed quite properly, or maybe a nick/burr on the trigger bar itself. This is pure speculation though. I haven't actually experienced this issue. __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

March 7, 2013, 01:05 PM	#13
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Taurus