Suppressors Sig Question

[Bob Shaver]

I bought a factory flat dark earth 226 a several months ago.

I finally took it out for the first time to play with it today.

After shooting I took it apart to clean it and found that the back half of the recoil spring had been painted day-glo orange.

Now I've owned quite a few Sigs but never had one with an orange recoil spring. Is this something new? Does it mean anything?

 

[jmb1911]

Re: Sig Question

I've had'em painted blue before, but never orange.

I've always had Sig 9mm's before though. What caliber?

Maybe its a spring weight issue?

Sorry I couldn't be of more help, but I'm sure someone will set you straight soon.

Best-

 

[jasonk]

Re: Sig Question

google.com ?

http://www.topgunsupply.com/sig-factory-recoil-spring_p226-9mm-orange.html

http://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/430601935/m/843109521
"If the spring you received is a factory spring, it should be color coded orange for a 9mm P226 spring and green for a 357 SIG/40 S&W 226 spring."

 

[cheshier2]

Re: Sig Question

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">google.com ?

http://www.topgunsupply.com/sig-factory-recoil-spring_p226-9mm-orange.html

http://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/430601935/m/843109521
"If the spring you received is a factory spring, it should be color coded orange for a 9mm P226 spring and green for a 357 SIG/40 S&W 226 spring." </div></div>

YOU THE MAN JASON!!!!!

 

[CS95]

Re: Sig Question

They are all color coded for spring rate/weight.Seems this is mainly for the factory assemblers so they dont put the wrong spring in. I say this because after a few good cleanings the color comes off rather easy.