Heads up on wood SIG grips!

[TA]

These won't last long. Numrich has what looks to be what SIG used to put on the guns from the factory. They are made by Sile and are $24.95. This is for the P225, but if you select search>SIGARMS>ALL MODELS> and then type grips into the bottom box, you will see all of them.

www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd.asp?chrProductSKU=1047620&chrSuperSKU=&MC=

["DoubleAction"]

Wow TA; I used to read about these grips. These are the ones that had to be ordered from Germany, and they were not cheap. I've got old articles telling about the factory grips, at a time when nobody else made them. For this price, one would be hard pressed in finding new rubber grips.

["DoubleAction"]

TA; I have a P-226 with the stainless slide, in .40 S&W / 357 sig; Do you know if the frame is the same as that on the P-226 in 9mm for grip fit ? Reason I'm asking is I found these.

www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd.asp?chrProductSKU=1047660&chrSuperSKU=&MC=

[TA]

admin said:

TA; I have a P-226 with the stainless slide, in .40 S&W / 357 sig; Do you know if the frame is the same as that on the P-226 in 9mm for grip fit ? Reason I'm asking is I found these.

www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd.asp?chrProductSKU=1047660&chrSuperSKU=&MC=

Yes DA, the P226's all use the same grips, even the current production Elites with the beavertail.

I picked up a few sets of these. I even ordered a set for a P220 European just in case I come across one. I'll have a set of wood grips ready. ;D

["DoubleAction"]

Thanks TA; Here is the link for those who might also be interested in wood for their P-229.

www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd.asp?chrProductSKU=1047680&chrSuperSKU=&MC=

["DoubleAction"]

TA; My administrative secretary ( wife) called to order me some grips from NUMERICH and they said to call back in about 30 days; they were temporarily out of stock for now. I made a note on my calender about these. Heck; We could buy up a few dozen and sell 'em on ebay for as much as $50.to $70. dollars a set. If you carved "Nill" on them, you could fetch over $100. dollars a set.

[TA]

Yes, I heard that they are mostly sold out on all models. I received mine yesterday. Some are nicer than others, but that is how wood is. One pair looks to be completely raw wood. There is no oil or finish at all. I will get a coat of linseed or tung oil on them. They were all in sealed unmarked plastic bags.

I wonder where they are getting them. SIG will sometimes call us when they have a bunch of outdated stuff to move, but I didn;t hear anything about these. Numrich could easily get $50-60 a set for these, but they probably paid $10 a set.

["DoubleAction"]

I have some stock oil that I use. I actually don't care much for the glossy finish on my grips, I like the feel of the wood.

[TA]

There are some guys on SIGForum having problems with grip screws not sinking all the way to the magazine well when using these wood grips.

sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/150601935/m/6891009801

You may find that you will need P239 screws in order to properly secure the grips. That is what I found with my P226. Especially with alloy frames, it is very important to get a full purchase on the threads.

[TA]

Also, these grips were designed for use with the old style trigger bar spring. If you have the loop (new style) in the spring, the grips need to be modified slightly to allow clearance of the spring.

["DoubleAction"]

ta said:

Also, these grips were designed for use with the old style trigger bar spring. If you have the loop (new style) in the spring, the grips need to be modified slightly to allow clearance of the spring.

TA; I wish Sig Sauer had incorporated the use of grip screw bushings, like those on the 1911. With the thin alloy frames, the bushings would make a lot of sense.

Good heads up on the trigger bar springs.

[TA]

Here are a few of the Sile sets. The top is a P220, middle is a P226 and bottom is a P225. I have been reading where guys are having quite a few problems fitting these, so I figured I would try them out.

The P226 grips were no problem. I simply oiled them and used P239 grip screws.

The P225 grips were not much problem. The clearance for the decocking lever is a little tight, so that needs attention. I used the standard P225 grip screws minus the washers.

The P220 is another story. First there was not enough clearance at the top of the mainspring. I had to cut away some wood on both sides of the grip. Also, the contact point on the frame where the mainspring seat locks into place. I was able to use the standard grip screws and washers. Very pretty wood grain though.

Only the middle (P226) set has been oiled in this picture.

["DoubleAction"]

Those look as good, or better, as any set of $100. grips I've ever seen. Thanks TA.

[TA]

I agree! I like them better than the current production wood grips. These seem thinner too. The current grips add too much for me, especially with the double stacks.

["DoubleAction"]

ta said:

I agree! I like them better than the current production wood grips. These seem thinner too. The current grips add too much for me, especially with the double stacks.

You're Right TA; The Eagles that I have on one of my P-220s changes the grip on the pistol to the size of a double stacker.