P228 Jam > SIG Sauer

Posted: 2/27/2004 1:12:05 AM EDT

I have a NIB P228 for work. Qualifing with it after about 60 rounds the thing jammed! I couldn't get it unstuck. even the range officer had a hell of a time fixing it. There was another person qualifing that had a P228 and it jammed as well.

Now I've put some 800 or so rounds more threw it and it hasn't happened sence, but has anyone else had this problem? I've got a Springfield XD and I love it. I wish I could carry that at work but we have to carry the Sig.

And is there any reliability issues with the Sig Pro? I've herd mostly good things about them.

Posted: 2/27/2004 3:32:54 AM EDT

[#1]

"Jam" is a VERY broad term. Details...the more the better...and, no, it is not normal to have function problems with the Sigs, including the 228.

Posted: 2/27/2004 4:29:50 AM EDT

[#2]

Yes, please be more specific about the malfuncion.

I've put 10,000+ rounds through my 228 (mostly my reloads), and I've never had a hiccup. Sigs are known for their reliability with all types of ammo.

Posted: 2/27/2004 5:09:27 AM EDT

[#3]

Definately need more info on the 'jam' are you using quality ammo and genuine SIG or MEC-GAR mags?. My 220 has been 100% reliable in over 12,000 rounds using SIG or ACT mags. I've never had a jam in any SIG including my SIG 2340 .357 SIG.

Posted: 2/27/2004 3:12:36 PM EDT

[#4]

What brand of ammo? My P228 is well worn & never had a malfunction of any type.

Posted: 2/27/2004 9:15:11 PM EDT

[#5]

The Jam was when I was doing a tactical load. I tried to charge the weapon and the slide would not go back. The range officer had to take a screwdriver to it.

Posted: 2/27/2004 9:25:42 PM EDT

[#6]

Did you inspect the chambered round or magazine for damage? What brand of ammunition was it?

If he had to use a tool, obviously something was physically preventing it from being able to be cycled.

Posted: 2/28/2004 5:20:31 AM EDT

[#7]

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The Jam was when I was doing a tactical load. I tried to charge the weapon and the slide would not go back. The range officer had to take a screwdriver to it.

If it was a tactical reload, ie: drop partial mag and insert new mag then it already had a round in the chamber. What do you mean you tried to charge the weapon?

Posted: 2/28/2004 6:16:46 AM EDT

[#8]

The odds of having two different 228s have the exact same or similar malfunction at the same general time are extremely high. The range officer may or may not have had the slightest idea of what to look for...my guess is not. If I had to place money down on a long-distance bet, it would be ammo problems.

What the Hell did he do with the screwdriver???

Posted: 2/28/2004 11:08:54 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
The odds of having two different 228s have the exact same or similar malfunction at the same general time are extremely high. The range officer may or may not have had the slightest idea of what to look for...my guess is not. If I had to place money down on a long-distance bet, it would be ammo problems.

What the Hell did he do with the screwdriver???

And on a loaded gun?

Posted: 2/28/2004 1:04:40 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
I have a NIB P228 for work. Qualifing with it after about 60 rounds the thing jammed! I couldn't get it unstuck. even the range officer had a hell of a time fixing it. There was another person qualifing that had a P228 and it jammed as well.

Now I've put some 800 or so rounds more threw it and it hasn't happened sence, but has anyone else had this problem? I've got a Springfield XD and I love it. I wish I could carry that at work but we have to carry the Sig.

And is there any reliability issues with the Sig Pro? I've herd mostly good things about them.

*ouch* I had the same problem! Dont' know how to fix it other than not to pack the magazine to the hilt with rounds and maybe get the ramp polished. But I still have problems feeding certain defensive ammo into a P-228. Shoots full metal jacket just fine.

Posted: 2/29/2004 2:28:39 AM EDT

[#11]

my money is on the ammo.......was it "training" ammo and not duty stuff?? reloads??

I've owned and shot many many many thousands of rounds through two 226's, one 2228 and a 220 and never had one hiccup in any of them with any ammo.......including cheap reloads....but I'd guess if anything, that would be the one issue.......

Posted: 2/29/2004 3:48:19 AM EDT

[#12]

It sounds like you had a round in the chamber that was out of spec. It basically got stuck in the chamber and you couldn't cycle the slide. This same situation happened with a Glock 19 I was shooting with my own reloads. The chamber had much tighter tolerances than what my reloads allowed. Funny thing is, my Glock wouldn't handle them, but my sig 228 would.

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