Sig P220 combat slides not locking up on last round?

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Ok, every video I've seen, of people shooting the P220 Combat, and they all has the same problem. The slide never locked back on the last round.

And it's not like there are alot of videos out there of this pistol being fired, it's still reletively new.

Anyone know about this? Is it not supposed to lock back!!?!?!

I mean this was supposed to be the pistol of choice for that SOCOM pistol program (before they pulled out), I find it strange that every one I've seen has had the same problem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tndbqOGhoZ0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCxwYJaZjSI
http://www.kiesler.com/videodetail.aspx?id=1277
 
The way Sig layed out the controls on the P22X series of pistols a proper grip may place the thumb of the strong hand over the slide release, particularly with right handed shooters. During the normal operation of the pistol where there are still rounds in the mag its not a big deal. However, when the mag is empty, the thumb may be resting on the slide release and the slide lock notch will just glide past the catch as the catch is being depressed by the operator's thumb. I've had it happen often enough myself to know.
 
Maple Leaf Pilgrim said:
The way Sig layed out the controls on the P22X series of pistols a proper grip may place the thumb of the strong hand over the slide release, particularly with right handed shooters. During the normal operation of the pistol where there are still rounds in the mag its not a big deal. However, when the mag is empty, the thumb may be resting on the slide release and the slide lock notch will just glide past the catch as the catch is being depressed by the operator's thumb. I've had it happen often enough myself to know.
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Therefore I never consider Sig is the best at that price range, and Sig never modifly the design even they hear a lot of feedback from Sig forum.

Trigun
 
Trigun said:
Therefore I never consider Sig is the best at that price range, and Sig never modifly the design even they hear a lot of feedback from Sig forum.

Trigun
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And why should they? The advantage of this layout is that the slide release is closer and easier to manipulate than those on most other handguns.
If you train with it it works just fine.

As for the problem above, it can also be an issue of recoil spring strength. If the spring is too heavy or the load too light, the slide will not lock back.
 
When I first got my P226 because of how I shoot (both thumbs pointing foward aligned with the bore) I hit the slide release a few times and thought it was my magazines. Then I read about the problem and after starting to count my shots and watch my finger placement the problem has gone away.
 
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