Sig P238 help....

[Ceeceerider71]

So I bought a brand new Sig P238 HD... When I got it home I field stripped it for a quick inspection before heading to the range. To my surprise either the recoil spring is severely rusted or they put some kind of orange paint or something on it. When I look at it closely it almost looks like some kind of half *** coating but I'm not sure. It doesn't act like rust when I tried to wipe it off with some gun oil. Any one out there know anything about this??? Here are a couple pictures

http://s1308.photobucket.com/user/ceeceerider71/slideshow/P238

[SkyHawk]

It is not uncommon for Sig to color their recoil springs in order to tell them apart. Take a look http://store.sigsauer.com/parts-kit-p238-380acp.html

[sigfan91]

So I bought a brand new Sig P238 HD... When I got it home I field stripped it for a quick inspection before heading to the range. To my surprise either the recoil spring is severely rusted or they put some kind of orange paint or something on it. When I look at it closely it almost looks like some kind of half *** coating but I'm not sure. It doesn't act like rust when I tried to wipe it off with some gun oil. Any one out there know anything about this??? Here are a couple pictures

http://s1308.photobucket.com/user/ce...slideshow/P238

OMG that is a half-assed job! Send that picture to Sig customer service and maybe you can score a free replacement.

[Marktallica]

Yeah, that doesn't look right. I'm not saying it's necessarily harmful to the spring, but give them a call/email and ask them what the deal is.

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[JTROKS]

If you get a CS rep that don't know anything about color coding that rep might sent you a new spring. Now you know what that rusty looking paint is.

[Stingray3]

Definitely call Sig CS and explain that to them. They may need to see the pictures but they should take care of you.

[twotacocombo]

Mine had the same thing on it, but not to that extent. It looks like some sort of paint, and not rust. Unfortunate choice of color, that. I figured the spring was still springy, so it's good to go.

[Blade Gunner]

It's most likely paint. All their recoil springs are color coded. For future reference the painted end goes on the guide rod first.

[TeeMon5]

My HD has the spring painted too. It's just paint and if I recall, both ends have some paint on them. It shoots fine so I'm not worried.

[Ceeceerider71]

Thank you everyone. I scrapped some off with my knife (should have thought of it sooner) and yes it seems to be paint. Stress over a rusty spring in a new gun averted.