ptbr321 59 Posted December 21, 2010 Sig Sauer screwed up my P226 9mm and sent me 3 12 round .40 caliber mags with my gun. They are supposedly sending me 3 9mm mags and letting me keep the .40cal because of the screw up. I don't know what to do with them. LOL. Can they be used for other sigs besides the p226? Are they interchangeable for other .357/.40 caliber sigs and/or other branded guns? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savageshooter 10 Posted December 21, 2010 run a google on the mags model number and the guns they fit should come up. You could always sell them and use the money for ammo or other good stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henrym 19 Posted December 21, 2010 if you do decide to keep them and they do not work you may be able to bend the feed lips in to help feeding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted December 21, 2010 What difference does it make if they fit anything else? There are thousands of Sig P226's in .40 S&W & .357 Sig out there. Sig just handed you a minimum of $75. The mags work in any P226 chambered for .40 S&W or .357 Sig. Put an ad in the classifieds here or PAFOA - but your best bet is on Sig Forum - They'll get snapped-up. Just FYI, it takes awhile to become a member on Sig Forum and they may have a minimum post rule before you can offer for sale. As an alternative to selling them, you may want to offer a trade deal for 9mm P226 mags. Adios, Pizza Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC_68Westy 1,024 Posted December 21, 2010 What difference does it make if they fit anything else? There are thousands of Sig P226's in .40 S&W & .357 Sig out there. Sig just handed you a minimum of $75. The mags work in any P226 chambered for .40 S&W or .357 Sig. Put an ad in the classifieds here or PAFOA - but your best bet is on Sig Forum - They'll get snapped-up. Just FYI, it takes awhile to become a member on Sig Forum and they may have a minimum post rule before you can offer for sale. As an alternative to selling them, you may want to offer a trade deal for 9mm P226 mags. Adios, Pizza Bob +1 on selling the mags. I would not ruin them by bending the feed lips. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ptbr321 59 Posted December 22, 2010 Before getting the correct magazines.. Will I damage the gun by using the .40/.357 mags in the meantime?? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted December 22, 2010 Before getting the correct magazines.. Will I damage the gun by using the .40/.357 mags in the meantime?? We discussed this in chat with Bry@n a few days ago. Sell the mags here and use the funds for more mags. Or trade with Bry@n (like he asked you a few days ago) and you'll have 9mm mags ready-to-go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted December 22, 2010 Before getting the correct magazines.. Will I damage the gun by using the .40/.357 mags in the meantime?? Are you asking if you can load and feed 9mm through a .40 magazine? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ptbr321 59 Posted December 22, 2010 I understand that. What im asking is if its bad for the gun to use these mags in the meantime with the gun at the range. Shooting with the improper mags. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ptbr321 59 Posted December 22, 2010 I meant so that i can shoot while im waiting for the 9mm mags to arrive. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted December 22, 2010 I understand that. What im asking is if its bad for the gun to use these mags in the meantime with the gun at the range. Shooting with the improper mags. No..... do not load 9mm in a .40magazine..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted December 22, 2010 No..... do not load 9mm in a .40magazine..... The difference is less than a millimeter in case diameter. Since the 9mm is thinner, the follower arrives too soon locking the slide back with one round in the mag. I don't think it would be particularly harmful to the gun as long as the 9mm round is fully in battery and if it's out of battery the gun shouldn't fire anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteF 1,044 Posted December 22, 2010 Don't try and modify them that is just asking for trouble. Trying to shoot 9mm aout of a 40 mag is asking for misfeeds, possible bullet setbacks, and just crappy performance. If you can't wait to shoot it, go to any gun shop and buy a 9mm magazine or two. They are very easy to find and each store will have them. You will probably want more than 3 anyway. Like others have said just sell the .40's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ptbr321 59 Posted December 22, 2010 Why do most people want more than 3 mags for each gun?? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted December 22, 2010 Why do most people want more than 3 mags for each gun?? Depends on what they intend to do with them. If they are going to "game" with them (USPSA / IDPA / Steel, etc.) then, yes, the more mags the merrier. If it is a SD/HD gun them two might be enough, but three would still be better. Don't try shooting 9mm out of the .40/.357 mags. You should have no problem selling them in short order. Adios, Pizza Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIGInst 2 Posted December 27, 2010 You will not hurt the pistol in any way by using those mags and it's quite possible they might function with a reasonable degree of reliability though it's unlikely. Typically .40/.357 will not function in 9mm mags while 9mm "might" work in .40/357 mags. Again, no harm to the pistol whle you wait. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites