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Thread: Sig P229 Barrel Bulge
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24-04-2020, 13:31 #1
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Sig P229 Barrel Bulge
So i managed to bulge my barrel.
Was during a rapid fire exercise, dont recall feeling a squib, but i definitely have the tell tell ring inside the barrel and a bulge of about 0.15 mm about 1cm from the chamber. The slide gets stuck passed the locked position, right on the bulge. If i wiggle and hit the front of the barrel with my palm, the slide goes back to the normal position.
From what i have read, theres no fixing a barrel bulge and i will be needing a new barrel.
Is that correct?
Where would one get another barrel for a Sig?
Or can someone recommend a good gunsmith with Sig pistol experience, who will probably confirm my fears..?
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24-04-2020, 13:43 #2
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Re: Sig P229 Barrel Bulge
L & O in Pretoria are the agents.
I have only found their FB link https://www.facebook.com/pg/SigSauer...=page_internal
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24-04-2020, 13:48 #3
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24-04-2020, 14:15 #4
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Re: Sig P229 Barrel Bulge
Depends on the damage. A good Smith can roll out the bulge.
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24-04-2020, 14:22 #5
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Re: Sig P229 Barrel Bulge
OP, wait for LD to end then take the gun to Vince Phipson at Ritchies Gunsmith in Florida. He has successfully done this fix before.
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24-04-2020, 15:49 #6
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24-04-2020, 17:16 #7
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Re: Sig P229 Barrel Bulge
Yes, in many cases it is fine, but needs careful examination by a decent gunsmith.
A new barrel with the same serial is NOT an option and would be illegal. Take Peter's advice before you try anything else.
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25-04-2020, 01:10 #8
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Re: Sig P229 Barrel Bulge
Get someone with ndt equipment to test/scan the barrel for you. That would point out any dangerous structural damage to the barrel.
Barrel steel is surprisingly soft. A good gunsmith should be able to roll out the bulge.
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25-04-2020, 08:30 #9
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Re: Sig P229 Barrel Bulge
Thank you for your advise everyone.
I've contacted a few gunsmiths, including Ritchies, by email.
I'll start calling after LD.
I'll let the thread know what the outcome is.
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25-04-2020, 08:38 #10
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Re: Sig P229 Barrel Bulge
It is important for these steels to have high tensile strength (i.e.) resistance to being pulled apart. ... A tradeoff is made between tensile strength and impact strength and therefore, the barrels are hardened to between 25 and 32 on the Rockwell C hardness scale.
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