Sig 229 takedown lever problem

[Genewarper111 18]

Hi

 

The takedown lever on my 229 is now unable to turn thru the required 90 degrees and consequently, I can't get the slide assembly off.

 

This was preceded by completely flawless working and not a hint of a problem. Now, the lever rotates to within a whisker of the 90, but just not that final few degrees.

 

I have considered using a screwdriver on the other end of the takedown pin, but am concerned that it will simply chew up the Aluminium frame.

 

I'm wondering if the pin can be driven out but have not attempted that. Does anyone have a solution to this?

 

Many thanks

Grant

[bry@n 195]

Hi

 

The takedown lever on my 229 is now unable to turn thru the required 90 degrees and consequently, I can't get the slide assembly off.

 

This was preceded by completely flawless working and not a hint of a problem. Now, the lever rotates to within a whisker of the 90, but just not that final few degrees.

 

I have considered using a screwdriver on the other end of the takedown pin, but am concerned that it will simply chew up the Aluminium frame.

 

I'm wondering if the pin can be driven out but have not attempted that. Does anyone have a solution to this?

 

Many thanks

Grant

 

Grant,

 

it would be pretty hard to just drive it out. The take down lever actually goes into the locking block ($140) and you would end up replacing both.

 

This is what I would do:

 

oil the sides of the locking block near the frame, that will sweep down there to the take down, put a little oil near the take down, on the outside of the frame.

 

Try pushing with your trigger finger, while turning with the other.

 

If you want, you can bring it to BA tonight and I will look at it.,

[Genewarper111 18]

Thanks, I do lubricate the pin every time I clean, and it isn't dry now, but I can't oil the locking block because I can't get the slide assembly off.....

[bry@n 195]

sorry had a bone head moment.

 

so you have the magazine out of the gun, locked back and you turn the take down handle and it stops half way?

your rotating counter clock wise right?

[Genewarper111 18]

Essentially, yes. The lever rotates from 3 o'clock to almost, but not quite, the 6 o'clock required to let the slide come forward and off....

[Genewarper111 18]

problem solved - thanks to all - the guide rod spring was on back to front and had protruded over the flat, jamming on the slide.

 

many thanks

G