Sig 226 broke

[Leadslugga]

The takedown lever on my SIG 226 9mm broke. The lever itself is just loose so it no longer rotates the bar. The gun still works, but I can't disassemble it, which means I can't thoroughly clean it, and I just can't have that!

The thing is old. I got it used. It says "made in west germany" on it, so it is pre-berlin wall I guess. I've put tens of thousands of rounds through it. I guess it is about time something wore out. Of all things though. I don't even know what caused it to break. I guess I'll have to send it back to SIG.

Does anyone know if they do this kind of repair for free? I might go ahead and get them to do a spring replacement/refinishing service while it's there.

 

[swamper]

I had the exact same thing happen to my P229 about a month or so after I bought it brand new. You can use a flathead screwdriver to rotate the takedown lever from the other side. I would recommend wrapping the screwdriver blade with tape to prevent removal of the finish on the gun however. It's a pretty simple DIY if you want to do it yourself.

If you need to get another takedown lever, Top Gun Supply usually has these in stock. I got mine much faster from them than when waiting on one from Sig.

Blue Takedown Lever

Nickel Takedown Lever

 

[Gumbo]

The takedown lever on my 229 was either corroded or was improperly finished at the factory, but after about 2 months, it was a brownish rust color while the rest of the hardware maintained it's finish. I sent an email to Sig customer service, never heard back. Sent another one two months later, got a reply almost immediately, gave her some info, and had the two takedown lever in my hands two days later, free of charge. Sig customer service is a crap shoot these days. I'd call them up and send in your gun. Sounds like it could use some TLC.

 

[Cajun_Chuck]

Interesting. I will have to keep an eye on both of mine and stay up to date.