Posted: 8/14/2007 8:28:06 AM EDT
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I've got a 1990 manufactured Sig P228 that I've had for three years that's 100% reliable. The finish looks like it's a seventeen year old gun, but the nights sights are still very bright. My question is, at what point do I need to consider having springs replaced? I know I should probably go ahead and replace the recoil spring, but what about internally? Like I said the gun functions 100%, but I don't want to wait until things start breaking. I have no idea how many rounds have been down the barrel in its lifetime, I only can guess how many I've put through it. It's very accurate but the wear is really starting to show. |
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Wear on the outside gives it character. I love worn out guns... As for replacing the springs, it really depends on the round count. I wouldn't worry about any of the springs other than the recoil spring if I were you. It's the one that will damage your sig the most if its weak. the others, just wait until they break. Visually inspect the rest to make sure they aren't bent or have already broken. Some weapons will still function with broken springs, it just adds wear... |
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If my memory serves me right, Sig recommends all springs be changed at 5000 rounds. Your 228 should have the braided recoil spring. If you look at the forward end (muzzle end) and you notice the braids are no longer the same length, and one of the braids has stretched out and is longer then the other (kinda like it has a tail), it is probably time for a new spring. later, AJ |
Yeah, mine has the braided spring. It still looks fine though, no uneven ends. The wear on the gun does give it character, that's why I have been hesitant to get the slide refinished. The condition the slide is in now keeps me from worrying about it when I've had my sweaty hands all over it. I'll shoot it and go days without cleaning it. If it had a new finish I'd be more worried about wiping it down and keeping it looking new. |
I've bought all my Sigs used, and have never even read a owner's manual. 
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| You can purchase a new trigger bar spring from Brownells. Remove the right grip panel and take a look at how the old one is installed. Remove and replace. Keep the old one as your spare. You might as well replace the recoil spring. If the gun still works no need to spend your money shipping it back to New Hampshire. The trigger springs do occasionally break. |
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Sig sells a parts kit that comes with all the springs that you should replace plus a new set of grips screws. Here is a link www.sigarms.com/SigStore/ShowProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=29&productid=31 |