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My "New to Me" toy/ First Handgun Purchase

Postby Lunchbox on Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:51 pm

I want to thank everyone who gave me their feedback when I first joined. Tonight I picked up a Sig P226 circa 1988. Tomorrow I'll Take it for the initial trip to the range. I would like to ask if there is anybody out there that would be willing to show me how to detail strip so I can get a better look at the condition of the individual pieces. I know there's youtube but would prefer somebody who knows what they're doing help guide me through it.

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Re: My "New to Me" toy/ First Handgun Purchase

Postby MrVvrroomm on Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:26 pm

Very nice. Enjoy it.
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Re: My "New to Me" toy/ First Handgun Purchase

Postby PHATSPEED7x on Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:59 pm

Wow cool!
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Re: My "New to Me" toy/ First Handgun Purchase

Postby infidel on Thu Mar 01, 2012 11:14 pm

Excellent choice!
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Re: My "New to Me" toy/ First Handgun Purchase

Postby rukwikenuf on Fri Mar 02, 2012 12:49 am

yeah, it's a pretty nice gun. i think the only thing that bugs me is that it came with three mags, and one of 'em is MecGar. however, it's a nice gun. GOOD CHOSING, Lunchie
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Re: My "New to Me" toy/ First Handgun Purchase

Postby Lunchbox on Fri Mar 02, 2012 1:41 am

rukwikenuf wrote:yeah, it's a pretty nice gun. i think the only thing that bugs me is that it came with three mags, and one of 'em is MecGar. however, it's a nice gun. GOOD CHOSING, Lunchie


Like we got to talking... worst case scenario I sell it... granted it would be after I pick up a couple/few more factory ones.
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Re: My "New to Me" toy/ First Handgun Purchase

Postby MnHornet on Fri Mar 02, 2012 6:22 am

Mecgar is quite likely the OEM for sig mags. Nice pistola.
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Re: My "New to Me" toy/ First Handgun Purchase

Postby solidgun on Fri Mar 02, 2012 8:24 am

MnHornet wrote:Mecgar is quite likely the OEM for sig mags. Nice pistola.


Yeah, more often than not, I pick up Mecgar mags for my sigs as they are slightly cheaper, but same quality as they are the same magazines.
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Re: My "New to Me" toy/ First Handgun Purchase

Postby ex-LT on Fri Mar 02, 2012 9:57 am

Lunchbox wrote:I want to thank everyone who gave me their feedback when I first joined. Tonight I picked up a Sig P226 circa 1988. Tomorrow I'll Take it for the initial trip to the range. I would like to ask if there is anybody out there that would be willing to show me how to detail strip so I can get a better look at the condition of the individual pieces. I know there's youtube but would prefer somebody who knows what they're doing help guide me through it.

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I just happen to have recently become acquainted with stripping a Sig due to the P228 I recently purchased being completely gunked up. I'm not available this weekend, but could probably help you out on the 10th or 11th if you can wait that long.
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Re: My "New to Me" toy/ First Handgun Purchase

Postby Lunchbox on Fri Mar 02, 2012 1:32 pm

ex-LT wrote:I just happen to have recently become acquainted with stripping a Sig due to the P228 I recently purchased being completely gunked up. I'm not available this weekend, but could probably help you out on the 10th or 11th if you can wait that long.


Thanks for the offer.
I can certainly wait that long... Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: My "New to Me" toy/ First Handgun Purchase

Postby Lunchbox on Fri Mar 02, 2012 1:38 pm

Took it out to Bill's South this morning and put a box through it. It performed beautifully. The only thing I'd change is to improve the nut behind the trigger. But that just takes work and to get it through to myself to quit fighting the cross-eyed dominance.
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Postby Doc Harvey on Fri Mar 02, 2012 4:49 pm

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Re: My "New to Me" toy/ First Handgun Purchase

Postby The Lance on Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:00 am

should have bought a glock
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Re: My "New to Me" toy/ First Handgun Purchase

Postby Lunchbox on Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:20 am

The Lance wrote:should have bought a glock

I've got too many issues with Glocks. Nothing really against the brand but the fit and function for me.
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Re: My "New to Me" toy/ First Handgun Purchase

Postby The Lance on Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:52 am

It's alright not every gun is for everyone.. It was said in jest. As long as you're happy woot!
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