Sig p226 MK25 Navy Seals: First Impression!

[huntndog]

"This is the main reason why i fully inspect the gun..."

Another good reason: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...=feeds-newsxml

[NYsteveZ]

Sturnovik-You pointed out something else that wasnt considered, demand. A lot of companies are scrambling to fill orders right now, and Im sure a few bad apples made it through.

[HondaMasterTech]

I can't tell you why the spring is rusted. I can tell you that if you replace it with a new spring it shouldn't rust again.

[Lu(ky]

All of you non-Sig fans are going to love the new June addition of American Handgunner 2012. It says Sig Sauer MK25 "Best of its kind" (not yet available for digital copy only store magazine)

[hyperion.excal]

All of you non-Sig fans are going to love the new June addition of American Handgunner 2012. It says Sig Sauer MK25 "Best of its kind" (not yet available for digital copy only store magazine)

Gonna get that

[hnoppenberger]

West German or nothing.

[NYsteveZ]

A guy I work with was an armorer in the Marines. He said the rust isnt that big an issue at all and it happened every so often with all the stuff they would get in sometimes-Colt, Berreta etc. Its usually caused by metallic dust which is the actual culprit, not the spring itself. It couldve been fine during the QC process, but if that spring was in the area and not wiped with a little CLP, it couldve resulted in what we see in the pictures.

[Freq18Hz]

Nikki#2 let us know when the Sig comes back. Curious to see how you rate your experience when all is said and done.

Don't let one sucky part and some fanboys ruin the shine of a new pistol for you. Give us a full report when it's back in your mits. =)

-Freq

[Sturnovik]

Sturnovik-You pointed out something else that wasnt considered, demand. A lot of companies are scrambling to fill orders right now, and Im sure a few bad apples made it through.

Exactly. And this is most firearm companies if not all. Its hard to keep up with demand.

Let us know how it turns out when they ship it back OP. I'm sure you'll be pleased.

[nikki#2]

UPDATE: I’ve been out of town all week, so the MK25 has been eagerly awaiting my return…

As agreed, the Sig Custom Shop performed two services: 1) Full Service Package (detailed stripping and complete cleaning of the pistol.
Professional safety inspection of critical components, replacement of springs and any needed small parts. Lubrication to factory standards, reassembly and function testing)
and 2) Action Enhancement Package (hone and polish critical surfaces to lighten and smooth both the DA and SA trigger pulls taking your SIG SAUER to the next level
without voiding the factory warranty.) I chose not to include the SRT, as it would have replaced phosphorus-coated internal components, plus the MK25 will not be my IDPA/USPSA competition gun.

I opened the FEDEX package and stripped the gun, which brought the smile and warm sense of satisfaction that I had anticipated weeks ago. The mainspring had been replaced
and liberal amounts of grease and oil indicated that the gun had been thoroughly gone through. This is exactly how a man should feel after dropping $1K on a quality handgun.

According to the Gunsmith’s comments; “The main spring was rusted because it had been turned down, removing the protective coating.”

Racking the slide conveys a true sense of Quality: Tight & Smooth. I dropped in some snap caps and dry-fired a good portion of the evening, confirming that the SA and DA pulls are very smooth...
However not as light as I prefer on a range gun, so a Grayguns competition spring kit will soon be on order to address this. Lastly, the original grips were replaced with a set of Elite rosewood grips.
I have to say, these grips fit my large hands as beautifully as they look.

I think my MK25 is finally ready for it's first range session! Thanks for all the comments and suggestions!

[barca101]

Now that's a greatl looking sig to boot. Nice new shoes too!

[Sturnovik]

Glad to hear your fixed up. And honestly i wouldn't bother with gray guns, I wasn't to impressed with them, and last time I tried one they said it voided the warranty.

What did the gun smith mean by the spring was "turned down"? I'm confused how the rust happened.

And glad it's working good!

[hyperion.excal]

Glad you are satisfied OP. This gun will last you more than a lifetime enjoy!

mind sharing the initials of the person who worked on your gun?

[Sturnovik]

^yea I'm wondering too. I've been helped by two of there gunsmiths too.

[Chontkleer]

Call HK, Springfield, Beretta, etc and give them this link. You'll be eating free for the next two years at expensive restaurants where they serve tilapia instead of dover sole and glued trimmings on a t-bone.