P226 holds open with 1 round in the magazine
- Thread starter Tom Morrison
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You already figured out what the issue is....that one mag. It may be bent, or loose, out of spec, whatever.... Take the slide off, put a snap cap in the mag and insert it into the frame....see if you can tweak the left side of the mag lip so that the round is not engaging the slide stop.
Youngfreshtoodeath
Regular
- Location
- Safe Harbour, BC
It could be the fact it's not a glock 
Just buggin, sigs are dope.
It's the mag for sure.
Just buggin, sigs are dope.
It's the mag for sure.
- Location
- West Quebec
Yup, other than this mag issue, I'm very happy with my new German friend. A lot cheaper to shoot than my two 10mm guns, neither of which is a Glock.
We feel your pain..
Yup, other than this mag issue, I'm very happy with my new German friend. A lot cheaper to shoot than my two 10mm guns, neither of which is a Glock.
Are you planning to use it for IPSC Production? Just got one last week for that reason
I currently have 7 hi-cap MECGAR- made factory SIG mags. No issue whatsoever, have seen abuse on multiple IPSC matches.
Also have 3 checkmate mags (+ 2 more that came in a pistol I haven't tried yet). No issue with them during matches yet, but the last round is a ##### to load. I normally used them only once since they are loaded before the match and don't feel like having sore thumbs when shooting (I know, I need a speedloader...)No stoppages with any of the mags, but I do clean the checkmate frequently. I just ordered 3 Mecgars stainless from marstar and will soon sell the checkmates. For me it's a question of trust and I don't want to loose a precious 2-3 seconds if a mag fails during a match.
Also have 3 checkmate mags (+ 2 more that came in a pistol I haven't tried yet). No issue with them during matches yet, but the last round is a ##### to load. I normally used them only once since they are loaded before the match and don't feel like having sore thumbs when shooting (I know, I need a speedloader...)No stoppages with any of the mags, but I do clean the checkmate frequently. I just ordered 3 Mecgars stainless from marstar and will soon sell the checkmates. For me it's a question of trust and I don't want to loose a precious 2-3 seconds if a mag fails during a match.
A bit off topic, but I thought I should mention: although I've been very happy with my Maglula UpLULA when using it with my Glock 21, it hasn't been as good with my P226. Occasionally a round will go sideways or even backwards. Don't get me wrong, it is still useful. It's just not perfect. It could also be user error.
Ok, got off me @rse and had a look at the two mags this AM. I tweaked the front of the feed lips in just a hair with my Gerber tool, and the issue seems to have cleared up (on the bench). If it returns, I'll try shaving a bit off the tab of the mag follower. I guess the design is just a bit on the tight side as to when the follower tab hits the hold open lever.
Years ago, I had an S&W 459, that would never hold open, I guess the follower tab missed the lever all together. Wish I hadn't sold it though, as I'd have my 12.6 now.
Years ago, I had an S&W 459, that would never hold open, I guess the follower tab missed the lever all together. Wish I hadn't sold it though, as I'd have my 12.6 now.
