Ejection Problems..Help Please

Magicman_007 · 01-24-2005, 03:10 PM

Hello everyone,

I recently bought a LE turn in P226. It is in very good shape and a good shooter. The problem is that it keeps ejecting shells into my head. I put about 150 rounds through it the other day and I bet about 110 hit me in the head. Made for less of a good shooting day.

My questions is, is there someway to fix this? Different load? New extractor?

On another Board, some had suggested a new recoil spring.

Has anyone else had this problem. I was hopeing someone has had a simular experience and knows the answer.

Thanks in advance!

Magicman

Jim Richardson · 01-25-2005, 05:06 AM

The first thing I'd do is replace the springs. If the extractor is pulling out the shells, it's fine. Replace the return spring with one from SiG or Wolf and see if that doesn't fix things. It's something that you should do every 5K rounds anyway.

Dave Berryhill · 01-25-2005, 05:52 AM

What Jim said. Also, take a close look at the extractor hook. Make sure it isn't chipped or broken and there isn't crud under the hook. If these things don't work and it's a "Factory Recertified" Sig you can probably send it back to Sig on their dime for repair.

Magicman_007 · 01-25-2005, 04:23 PM

Thanks for the reply fellas. I assume the return spring and the recoil spring are the same?

Again, thatnks for taking the time to answer me?

Dave Berryhill · 01-25-2005, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magicman_007

...I assume the return spring and the recoil spring are the same?

The Sig has a trigger bar return spring if that's what you mean. I've never heard of a recoil spring referred to as a "return spring."

Magicman_007 · 01-26-2005, 06:55 AM

Dave,

Thanks for the response. I am a little confused (if you knew me, that would not really surprise you). In Jim's reply, he referenced the "return spring." I was not exactly sure what that was / is.

In trying to get some clarification, I asked, "I assume the return spring and the recoil spring are the same?"

I look in my manual and I cannot find a return spring in the part diagram. I am asking if you and Jim are referring to the spring that is around recoil guide that is lodged underneath the barrel. In my manual, that spring is referred to as the recoil spring.

Thanks for you help patience.

Dave Berryhill · 01-26-2005, 07:28 AM

After re-reading Jim's post I think he was referring to the recoil spring. The only function of the trigger bar return spring is to reset the trigger. If it's a used pistol with an unknown past I'd go ahead and replace the recoil spring no matter what. They cost less than $10.

Jim Richardson · 01-26-2005, 01:50 PM

Yes recoil spring.

M. Hall · 01-26-2005, 02:05 PM

As much as I like Wolff springs, spend the extra and buy the SIG wound recoil springs.

Albert Shear · 01-27-2005, 03:30 AM

Dave may correct me if I'm wrong but 220s have a straight/unbeveled ejector tip. Since this is an LE turn in you might want to have a gunsmith check the ejector to make sure it is not been damaged or chipped.

01-24-2005, 03:10 PM	#1
Magicman_007 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3	Ejection Problems..Help Please Hello everyone, I recently bought a LE turn in P226. It is in very good shape and a good shooter. The problem is that it keeps ejecting shells into my head. I put about 150 rounds through it the other day and I bet about 110 hit me in the head. Made for less of a good shooting day. My questions is, is there someway to fix this? Different load? New extractor? On another Board, some had suggested a new recoil spring. Has anyone else had this problem. I was hopeing someone has had a simular experience and knows the answer. Thanks in advance! Magicman

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01-25-2005, 05:06 AM	#2
Jim Richardson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Texas!!!! Posts: 827	The first thing I'd do is replace the springs. If the extractor is pulling out the shells, it's fine. Replace the return spring with one from SiG or Wolf and see if that doesn't fix things. It's something that you should do every 5K rounds anyway.

01-25-2005, 05:52 AM	#3
Dave Berryhill Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,559	What Jim said. Also, take a close look at the extractor hook. Make sure it isn't chipped or broken and there isn't crud under the hook. If these things don't work and it's a "Factory Recertified" Sig you can probably send it back to Sig on their dime for repair.

01-25-2005, 04:23 PM	#4
Magicman_007 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3	Thanks for the reply fellas. I assume the return spring and the recoil spring are the same? Again, thatnks for taking the time to answer me?

01-26-2005, 06:55 AM	#6
Magicman_007 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3	Dave, Thanks for the response. I am a little confused (if you knew me, that would not really surprise you). In Jim's reply, he referenced the "return spring." I was not exactly sure what that was / is. In trying to get some clarification, I asked, "I assume the return spring and the recoil spring are the same?" I look in my manual and I cannot find a return spring in the part diagram. I am asking if you and Jim are referring to the spring that is around recoil guide that is lodged underneath the barrel. In my manual, that spring is referred to as the recoil spring. Thanks for you help patience.

01-26-2005, 07:28 AM	#7
Dave Berryhill Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,559	After re-reading Jim's post I think he was referring to the recoil spring. The only function of the trigger bar return spring is to reset the trigger. If it's a used pistol with an unknown past I'd go ahead and replace the recoil spring no matter what. They cost less than $10.

01-26-2005, 01:50 PM	#8
Jim Richardson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Texas!!!! Posts: 827	Yes recoil spring.

01-26-2005, 02:05 PM	#9
M. Hall Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,141	As much as I like Wolff springs, spend the extra and buy the SIG wound recoil springs.

01-27-2005, 03:30 AM	#10
Albert Shear Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Va Posts: 663	Dave may correct me if I'm wrong but 220s have a straight/unbeveled ejector tip. Since this is an LE turn in you might want to have a gunsmith check the ejector to make sure it is not been damaged or chipped.