Sig P226 Recoil Spring Upgrade?

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Hey guys. I have a P226R in .40. I like the fast kick of the sucker, but the GF doesn't yet she doesn't like the 9mm. She says it feels too weak lol.

Do you guys recommend any recoil spring upgrades that I could try that would reduce the recoil for her? It's already a heavier gun and there's a Streamlight TRL-4 attached.

Don't know what else to try other than telling her to man up, but that could cause problems. lol

Thanks

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sprinco recoil management

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Thank you. I like the way they advise the consumer there. I'll have to look into it.

Question: Their note for Sigs state "Sig Sauer models using factory supplied stranded wire recoil springs should use their stock spring. Always make sure to orient the smaller I.D. end of the stranded wire spring to the breech end of the pistol when installing. Replacement Sig Stranded Wire recoil springs are available from Brownells."

Does that mean I don't change the spring? What is it that I'm replacing exactly then?

Mine is definitely stranded. It's multi-colored.

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"too weak" means less felt recoil meaning better accuracy and quicker follow up shots

that's a good thing

I'd stick with factory recoil spring for a defense gun; aftermarket can screw up the timing, affecting reliability

if it's for plinking, it doesn't matter what you do

I'd shoot lighter loads in .40 over changing the gun itself

I like 9mm, it's cheaper.

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Question: Their note for Sigs state "Sig Sauer models using factory supplied stranded wire recoil springs should use their stock spring. Always make sure to orient the smaller I.D. end of the stranded wire spring to the breech end of the pistol when installing. Replacement Sig Stranded Wire recoil springs are available from Brownells."

Does that mean I don't change the spring? What is it that I'm replacing exactly then?

Mine is definitely stranded. It's multi-colored.

It means just use the stock spring. All Classic P-series SIGs come with the multi-strand twisted wire recoil springs. Besides the "weigh" of the spring, there are other compression characteristics which cannot be duplicated with a single wire spring.

The best thing to help the GF manage the recoil/muzzle flip of the .40 226 is professional instruction. Manning Up usually has some connotation of gripping the pistol harder and using more musculature to counter act the flip, while it is really more about grip/arm geometry

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It means just use the stock spring. All Classic P-series SIGs come with the multi-strand twisted wire recoil springs. Besides the "weigh" of the spring, there are other compression characteristics which cannot be duplicated with a single wire spring.

The best thing to help the GF manage the recoil/muzzle flip of the .40 226 is professional instruction. Manning Up usually has some connotation of gripping the pistol harder and using more musculature to counter act the flip, while it is really more about grip/arm geometry

Don't be shocked when the instructor tells her to get a 9mm. Vickers did exactly that at the last course I took with him.

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Thanks guys. I'll see I'll stick with the OE setup. My next sig in the line up is a 239 9mm and that may better fit her hands as well as provide enough "umph" considering the smaller frame.

Women are strange that way.