First trip to the shooting range

[Bizob]

Just purchased my first hand gun, a Sig 226 9mm and went to the shooting range for the first time today. Shot 200 rounds at the Magnum range in San Bernardino and overerall it was a great experience and I look forward to putting the time in to become a better shooter. One thing I did experience and would like some advice on is that after shooting my last round the slide failed to stay locked back numerous times. Is this common with a new gun and if not what can I do to correct this issue?

[perpetual otter]

Reloads or factory rounds? Did you clean and lube before the range? Factory magazines?

[Maximus28]

Most likely due to your grip on the P226. I had this problem too, then it went away when I was more careful with my grip.

[NIKSD]

Most likely it is your grip on the gun causing the slide not to lock back. If your finger is on top of the slide release button, when you fire, you tighten your grip forcing the slide release down- the will not lock back.

[Bizob]

Reloads or factory rounds? Did you clean and lube before the range? Factory magazines?

Factory rounds, Winchester 115 grain. Yes, cleaned and lubed with CLP and then used Brian Enos Slide Glide on the rails.

Most likely it is your grip on the gun causing the slide not to lock back. If your finger is on top of the slide release button, when you fire, you tighten your grip forcing the slide release down- the will not lock back.

This makes sense, I'll try to be more aware of my grip during my next trip to the range, thanks!

[Stingray3]

Many people experience this with Sigs. Many times this is caused by your thumbs resting on the slide release. Holding your thumbs down and not in a forward position eases this problem.

[EMR]

Could be a mixture of the grip like people said and new tough springs that need to be worn in.

If you're a right handed shooter, be mindful of where you put that right thumb. I went from a thumb on safety grip from a 1911 to a p226 and had your problem. Moved my thumb away from the frame and it was all good.

[tbc]

First trip to the shooting range

99.99999% sure that your thumb was resting on the slide release.

[ghsdca]

I had the same issue with a P220. Turned out to be one particular mag. Check that too.

[trigger945]

Likely your grip making part of your hand (possibly the right thumb) ride the slide stop. Not uncommon when shooting a Sig. I actually got sick and tired of this "issue" and decided to get rid of my SAO (yes, even the SAO is prone to this depending on your grip). I didn't want to change my grip just for that gun as I hold my 1911's and CZ's the same way so off it went and no regrets here.

[LE132_00]

Congrats on your new purchase!!! A 226 in 9mm is a great first handgun.

And to echo the other posters, watch your grip. Something helpful is to have someone else watch while you shoot and see what your hand placement is.

[SkyHawk]

On some Sigs, the slide locks are easy to ride with your thumb. As others have said, that is very likely the cause. On one of my Sigs (old P6) it was happening to me very frequently, so I removed the slide stop assembly and tweaked the lever inward to hug the grip as close as possible. I have not noticed the problem on my other Sigs.

[thegamettt]

Put your right thumb on the knuckle of your left thumb when shooting sigs. That's how I fixed my issue with that.

[rodralig]

Going forward, use SAMM to diagnose issues...

First, check if it's a Shooter issue, then Ammo, then Maintenance; then lastly, Mechanical.

In this case, as the others have already chimed in - either a limp wrist, weak grip, or incorrect grip for your firearm.

[zapatito92]

Most likely due to your grip on the P226. I had this problem too, then it went away when I was more careful with my grip.

this, most newbies do what is referred to as "limp wristing" this can either cause a FTF FTE or failure to lock back.

also lube and weaker loads might be the problem too