From: SADW, [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was interested in the Tony Jeeves comemt about 20-25k rounds through a 9mm Browning without breakage. Though one would expect that from the older military versions (like the Enfields), when special forces switched to commercial versions I believe longevity was much reduced. Ironically (for SIG denigrators) what they replaced them with were P226 and P228 models, though this may have been more to do with ease of maintenance than durability. I'm not sure the DA triggers would have been a guiding factor. SIG slides have radically improved in durability over the years as a result of increasingly demanding US police specifications.......which were behind the switch to a solid cast slide for some models. Nick Steadman -- I had all kinds of problems with my Hi-Power, but then it was Argentinian! The problem with SIG slides is that they rust, so they went to stainless steel. Also the breech block pin can break but by and large I prefer the old sheet steel slide as the gun is top heavy with the stainless slide (unless you have the stainless frame as well). NYPD stopped authorising P226s because of the rust problem. I sent my P226 to Robar and had RoGuard put on it. I had a P228 with NP3 on it. I've also had SIG-Sauers chromed in the past but you have to be careful because chrome is so hard it can wear out the frame prematurely and ruin slide to frame fit. SIG finally solved the problems with their new finish called Nitron, plus the SIG Pro has a plastic frame now so this gives more latitude in slide finishes. However the trigger pull is worse than the older SIG-Sauers, and I cannot get the hang of the slide release on the SIG Pro which gets in the way of my thumb. I have a P226 SL Sport II now in a friendly foreign locale, and that is a damn nice gun! Steve. Cybershooters website: http://www.cybershooters.org List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A http://www.topica.com/t/17 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
