First impression of a 2340
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Looks like Tactkwl found a great supplier. CCreationz can really dress up a piece. Await T's post on the fit and firing results of his ss guide rod purchase.
Check out the following info-rich post made by GHOSTIE (7/7/09):
"There are a couple of options. There is a guy in the States, Steve Bedair, that makes them and sells them. His website is: http://guiderod.com/
............There is also Sandy Yuu (the Smart Lock/MagLoc guy in Richmond, B.C., Canada). I don't know if his guiderods for SIG Pro are made in Canada or what. For all I know they could be made by Steve Bedair (anyone know?) http://www.smartlock.com/SIG220GuideRod.htm
....................All the SIG Pros, 2009, 2340, 2022, 9mm or .40 will have the same guide rod.
I was shooting a guy's 2022 in 9mm last year and he was showing me how the nipple actually broke off (!!!) on his plastic guide rod. SIG was sending him a new one, but he wasn't impressed. I think a stainless rod is a good idea for these pistols."
But who am I fooling??? I'm eventually going to go the same route and make this purchase too. ARRRRGH - this evil site - too many people sharing tempting info.
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Smart Lock's are not the same as Bedair's. Bedair's does not have a dimple in the front. He does make quality stuff and he includes shipping in his price. Nice guy to deal with and he does ship up here for no extra charge.
On another note, I am looking for a spring kit for the SigPro 2022. Does any one have any info?
My smith tried a series of different springs which did improve the DA greatly but after multiple range tests, were not consistently reliable in striking the primers. On a side note, the factory short trigger installed improved the action enough (approx. 25%) and the full length stainless steel guide rod did likewise for recovery. That said, please share your findings if you do find the right spring kit!!!!
Here's an update to the mods done from a posting made in another thread last 11/1:
Shot the SigPro at an IDPA classifier today. From my previous practices, its the first time to try out the newly installed SS full length guide rod and the factory Short Trigger.
The short trigger improves firing action by at least 25% (less creep) and the increased weight of the the full length SS guide rod (600% heavier than the factory plastic guide rod) helps with recoil resulting in an improved recovery time. All that's needed now for this shorter barreled Sig to compete with longer ones is lighter trigger action in DA. SA is workable and easy to get used to. (BCRIDER - we await your valuable assistance in helping us SigPro owners get our DA down to 5 lbs.)
Cost for the two upgrades was $25 for the factory trigger and $20 for the SS guide rod.
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I found the 2340 rather uncomfortable and lacking in refinement when compared with the P226.
Two things that I immidately did not like was the shape of the slide made it less comfortable to operate than the "square" slide of the p226.
The next thing that really bothered me, was part of the hand grip being on the magazine. I almost caught my pinky a couple of times.
I can see the price difference between the P226 and the 2340 being a factor but having experienced both I prefer my P226.
Oh yeah, the thing just about fell apart in my hands the first time I shot it, I guess my grip was putting pressure on the tear down lever or something to that effect and parts started coming out.
Two things that I immidately did not like was the shape of the slide made it less comfortable to operate than the "square" slide of the p226.
The next thing that really bothered me, was part of the hand grip being on the magazine. I almost caught my pinky a couple of times.
I can see the price difference between the P226 and the 2340 being a factor but having experienced both I prefer my P226.
Oh yeah, the thing just about fell apart in my hands the first time I shot it, I guess my grip was putting pressure on the tear down lever or something to that effect and parts started coming out.
My SP2022 (in .40S&W) came new with Sig Night sights for $seven and a half.
The SA/DA trigger is better than any sub $1000 stock pistol I've used to date.
I think the Sig quality is there. Unlike my Glock the polymer parts don't have any weird flex. (no Pignose on the Sig)
I agree that the mag-pinching-the-pinkie is a minor design weekness.
IMO The slide and decocker levers are better ergonomically than the Sig 2xx series.
It's a very good gun for the price.
The SA/DA trigger is better than any sub $1000 stock pistol I've used to date.
I think the Sig quality is there. Unlike my Glock the polymer parts don't have any weird flex. (no Pignose on the Sig)
I agree that the mag-pinching-the-pinkie is a minor design weekness.
IMO The slide and decocker levers are better ergonomically than the Sig 2xx series.
It's a very good gun for the price.
RD, +1 on your comments! A well built affordable high quality pistol. One day when we get CCW in Canada, this will be my carry. But in the meantime, practise and more practise - a satisfying gun to shoot well. BTW, IMO it's quite accurate like most Sigs.
Rottboy 8 Where did you get the short trigger from?
I just ordered a SS guide rod from Smartlock for the SIG 2022 and my XD9. I emailed them and they are doing the order in Canadian funds. They told me they mostly sell to the US and Europe and that is why their site is in US$. I talked to Wolverine and ordered extra mags and a mag pouch (they are the cheapest for SIG mags). Wolverine is looking for a spring kit for me.
Took her out for a test ride on Sunday, DA is really a treat, but the SA has a lot of creep. I put 210 rounds down the pipe and made SSP Marksman in IDPA the first time shooting it.
I just ordered a SS guide rod from Smartlock for the SIG 2022 and my XD9. I emailed them and they are doing the order in Canadian funds. They told me they mostly sell to the US and Europe and that is why their site is in US$. I talked to Wolverine and ordered extra mags and a mag pouch (they are the cheapest for SIG mags). Wolverine is looking for a spring kit for me.
Took her out for a test ride on Sunday, DA is really a treat, but the SA has a lot of creep. I put 210 rounds down the pipe and made SSP Marksman in IDPA the first time shooting it.
Gommee, wow, your the man!!! Marksman rating with a stock 2022!!! When I shot mine and don't think I even made Novice????? ( I was bullied by Katana's P226, a whole bunch of Glocks etc....) But seriously, as with me, you have to agree its a great pistol to shoot once you've figured it out. The trick is to make it better.
The short trigger is factory Part # SIG34290306 which you should be able to get from your local SIG dealer. (A relative got me one from down south)
We still need some more work on the DA to make this really a workhorse so good luck and please share your findings on the right springs. On SA, I find it very workable in stock form. Its a matter of knowing the action and mentally being prepared for the creep. Supposedly 4 lbs. which should be easy with more practice. Mind you, I do a lot of dry firing to really get a feel for this puppy. Practise, practice, practise. All guns are different and the more we shoot various makes and calibers, the more we can adapt mentally. Happy shooting!!!!!
It beats the hell out of the trigger on my SR9. I shot my XD9 and made Marksman in ESP as well.
The 2022 trigger in SA is like a hair trigger. Very short pull, but I feel like I am pulling it right back to the frame. I figured out that I only have to release it slightly for the next pull. If I can get the same feel without pulling it so far back, it would be a great trigger. With the the extra weight from the SS Guide rod, I think it is going to be an awesome go to gun. I really like it and would recommend it to any one.
I was told that I needed to replace a cup or bushing if I replace the trigger. Any truth to that?
I just may call Wolverine and order the new trigger.
The 2022 trigger in SA is like a hair trigger. Very short pull, but I feel like I am pulling it right back to the frame. I figured out that I only have to release it slightly for the next pull. If I can get the same feel without pulling it so far back, it would be a great trigger. With the the extra weight from the SS Guide rod, I think it is going to be an awesome go to gun. I really like it and would recommend it to any one.
I was told that I needed to replace a cup or bushing if I replace the trigger. Any truth to that?
I just may call Wolverine and order the new trigger.
Smith did the short trigger install. Also thought a new bushing was needed but he used the original one. When installing the SS guide rod it may be tight fit (if it has only 1-200 rnds). No worries as it needs a break-in period. The SigPro has 3-400 rnds and its now perfect.
I just received my SS guide rods for the SIG 2022 and XD9 from Smartlock in Vancouver. XD9 fit like a glove and SIG 2022 was a little snug, but looks really sweet. They were pretty good to deal with and shipped pretty quick. ht tp://www.smartlock.com/index.htm. They make a few other things and are a Canadian company. Email them and they will arrange to charge in Canadian funds.
