So after applying for and receiving my ID and permits I went about searching for my first handgun. As I posted in another thread I had some poor experiences with local shops so I switched my focus to online dealers. I eventually purchased a Sig Sauer P226 TacOps in .40 S&W from Bud's. I have fired a large range of handguns and felt most comfortable with the 226 though I may purchase an H&K USP with my second permit when the time comes. Regardless, the delivery to the FFL (Lincoln Park True Value) was quick and easy. Unfortunately, the handgun case was a little mangled but I overlooked it because the contents of the case was all present and looked to be in good working order. I was way too excited to refuse the transfer based on a banged up case I would never use since the handgun would be stored in my safe. So I proceed with the transfer but once I got home I realize that one of the rear siglite night sight dots is not glowing at all. I go into my bedroom closet and turn off the lights a indeed confirm it is completely dead. I end up having to call Sig CS the next morning and arrange to have it returned for warranty repair. So my excitement has been dampened by the fact I had to send a piece of my new handgun back for repair before I even had a chance to fire it. Add to that I attempted to place three separate bulk ammo orders only to be emailed that what was labeled in stock was actually out of stock. Eventually I was able to find some ammo that was actually available and now I am just waiting for it to arrive. I also am awaiting a bunch of range accessories which makes the time I have to wait for the slide to come back a little more tolerable. I can see being without my gun for a few weeks factoring shipping to and from Exeter along with time for the actual repair. I suppose the lesson here is to try and stifle my excitement and really go over the handgun with a super critical eye the next time I make a purchase.

ya buying online has its positives and negatives and it seems like you got the lesser of the two this time sorry to hear that

I am just looking at it as it could have been worse. I would have liked to purchase it locally since I like to support local businesses as much as I can but that wasn't in the cards this time around. Perhaps I'll have better luck with a local dealer with my next purchase.

 

If I had a sight tool I could have gotten the replacement sight sent to me and replaced it myself in short order but those type of tools are surprisingly expensive. Given what I have spent on the handgun, ammo and more important accessories over the past few weeks I wasn't about to spend more money on a tool I'd use infrequently. Hopefully I will be surprised with a quick turnaround and I can get to the range soon. I dropped the slide at UPS today so the countdown begins.

Sorry to hear about all the problems you have had.It seems that it is always "hurry up and wait" when it comes to anything related to firearms.:-)

Congrats on the new pistol. I feel you would have had a much better experience using one of our forum vendors, though. Also, try http://www.luckygunner.com/ for ammo. They use a live inventory system so if it's on the site, it's in stock.

Nothings worse than when you buy a gun and it breaks on your first range trip... had that happen to me with my S&W 22A (which I JUST got back).

Congrats on the new pistol. I feel you would have had a much better experience using one of our forum vendors, though. Also, try http://www.luckygunner.com/ for ammo. They use a live inventory system so if it's on the site, it's in stock.

 

Actually the first thing I did after I received my permits was put in a request on this site. I only received one response but it was for one of my back up choices. However, their response was very quick and professional so I may follow up with them again when I am able to purchase my next handgun.

 

Thanks for the heads up on the ammo link.

Congrats on your purchase. I just bought an H & K USP for my first gun last week at Caso's. Very nice people there.

Thanks. What caliber USP did you get? I am debating between 9mm and .40 in either the standard or tactical. I have fired the USP in both calibers and enjoyed them equally.

I bought it in a 9mm. I figured it was my first gun and I want to go to the range often so money was a factor regarding ammo. Plus I am waiting the 30 days because I have a second permit and can upsize with that one.

Yeah ammo prices will likely be a factor with my next purchase. I intend to get the .22 conversion for the Sig and potentially the HK in 9 so I will have three different calibers covered. However I am wondering if that is more of a pita than it sounds.

 

Speaking of ammo according to the tracking info for my case of 40s&w UPS is having trouble finding my house due to "multiple errors" on the shipping label.

Man waiting for my slide to return from Sig has been torture. They received it last Monday so they are still well within the 10-12 business days return but I was hoping since it was a simple rear sight swap that I might get it back within a week. I made it up to the Cherry Ridge orientation this past Sunday and was jealous to see the new members able to walk out of the clubhouse and down to the range while I had to get back in my car and head home after the meeting.

Man waiting for my slide to return from Sig has been torture. They received it last Monday so they are still well within the 10-12 business days return but I was hoping since it was a simple rear sight swap that I might get it back within a week. I made it up to the Cherry Ridge orientation this past Sunday and was jealous to see the new members able to walk out of the clubhouse and down to the range while I had to get back in my car and head home after the meeting.

 

Wow, that long on a sight swap? amazing it's that long on a couple minute swap. Hearing stuff like this makes it easier for me to spend a little and get the tool to swap out my own. there is a nice universal one that fully adjusts for all different size guns I was looking at yesterday, just might pick one up o I can do it myself and if anyone I know need to swap out sights I can let them use it.

 

Harry

Wow, that long on a sight swap? amazing it's that long on a couple minute swap. Hearing stuff like this makes it easier for me to spend a little and get the tool to swap out my own. there is a nice universal one that fully adjusts for all different size guns I was looking at yesterday, just might pick one up o I can do it myself and if anyone I know need to swap out sights I can let them use it.

 

Harry

 

Yeah the left night sight dot was completely dead on the rear site on my brand new gun. Sent it in the day after I bought it. I considered buying a sight pusher but I had dropped so much money on the gun, accessories, ammo etc (new owner) that I was very hesitant to buy a semi-expensive tool which would be used sparingly. I was hoping it would be a quick turnaround since I heard that Sig had been turning around warranty repairs quickly in the recent past. It seems like the tool would be a good investment for someone to have on hand when the need arises so that you aren't jammed up like I am or have to take it to someone and pay them to do what is essentially a few minute job.

UPDATE: The slide was waiting on the porch when I got home from work. I am excited to get to the range.

Put in my first day at the Ridge and had a great time. Got a chance to chat with a couple of people and everyone was very friendly. I shot a few rounds through my new gun and then went home to clean it. Once I got it apart a noticed some wear on the frame where it meets the slide.

 

 

Sorry for the quality of the camera phone pic. Is this normal or is it something I need to be concerned about? The wear is only on that side of the frame. Thanks for any input.

Put in my first day at the Ridge and had a great time. Got a chance to chat with a couple of people and everyone was very friendly. I shot a few rounds through my new gun and then went home to clean it. Once I got it apart a noticed some wear on the frame where it meets the slide.

 

 

Sorry for the quality of the camera phone pic. Is this normal or is it something I need to be concerned about? The wear is only on that side of the frame. Thanks for any input.

 

I have the same wear mark in the same location on my P226 Enhanced Elite 9mm, which I bought about a month ago. Showed up after ~200 rounds.

 

There's a long post about this on sigforum. My link Some people said it was normal, some said it wasn't. In the end, the OP sent it back to Sig, and they deemed it to be normal.

 

I'm a little bit aggravated about the wear mark on mine, since it's not a particularly inexpensive gun. But, it's a tool and will be shot regularly, so wear is probably inevitable. I'll keep an eye on it for sure, and will keep it well lubed (Slide Glide).

Thanks for the response. Since I last posted I have read all the posts from other owners on various boards about similar issues. Seems strange that the galling/gouging happens on some Sigs and not others regardless of model. It's a little confusing since opinions seem to differ on if this is something to be worried about. Additionally the varying responses from Sig add to the confusion. I will probably contact Sig and see what they say. At the very least I'll establish a record of my concern. For me it seems like unusual wear since it goes beyond just the coat being worn off. When there is actual gouging of the frame it seems like a more serious concern to me. I have ordered Slide Glide to help if Sig says it's normal wear.

Contacted Sig and provided a picture of the frame rail. The CS reps initial reaction was that the wear fell somewhere between normal and excessive but that they would get their gunsmith's opinion. The next morning I received an email from the CS rep that the smith said that the wear was normal during the break in and to keep the rail well lubed and that the wear would even out and eventually stop. Can't say that I was too surprised by the response based on the other instances I have read about. All I can do now is get over the "cosmetic" blemish on my new gun and just shoot it as intended and keep it well lubed. If the issue becomes worse I'll take it up with Sig then.

The wear is normal I believe... I've got the same type of wear on my new Beretta 92A1. I was worried about it at first, but the pistol works great... so not worried about it anymore. I checked with Beretta and they said that it's normal too. I did switch to using a slide grease from just oil recently, and that seems to help the slide move much smoother than it did with just oil.

 

It's really just cosmetic... but, when I take into account that when the slide is on teh frame, I can't see the rails anyway... so they only time you see it is when the slide is pulled off for cleaning.