[Axel]

Hello all,
Another stupid question,
While cleaning and lubing my P226 for the first time I noticed upon reassembly that the recoil spring had one end that was red in color while the other end is plain. I'm sure that is a sign on how to insert the guide rod, but I don't know which end to install it in. I took a guess(50-50 odds), and inserted the guide rod starting from the colored end - in other words, the colored end goes toward the muzzle and the plain end goes toward the rear of the gun. Is this correct or not? Thanks again.

Phil

 

[coanan]

Colored end goes toward the rear of the gun.

 

[bearone2]

should be green or orange:

Color code Sig Multi-strand springs:
White P229 (9mm)
Green P220 (45), P226 (357/40), P250 full size (357/40, 45)
Red P220 Compact, Carry
Orange P226 (9mm), P250 full size (9mm)
Blue P229 (357/40), P250C (357/40)

 

[Axel]

Thanks guys for the response...guess I'll be calling Sig tomorrow.

 

[Axel]

BTW Bear - Good catch - appreciate it!

 

[3 minutes till 4]

Bear doesn't miss much...always look forward to his comments and advice. Sometimes I think he lives on here.

 

[bearone2]

thank you, i'm retired & between volunteering 2 days a week & going to the gym the other 5, i'm home a lot.

 

[silversport]

tight end goes on the guide rod first...if that's the colored end there you go...I like bearone2's comments and advice too...

Bill

 

[Plinkasaurusrex]

should be green or orange:

Color code Sig Multi-strand springs:
White P229 (9mm)
Green P220 (45), P226 (357/40), P250 full size (357/40, 45)
Red P220 Compact, Carry
Orange P226 (9mm), P250 full size (9mm)
Blue P229 (357/40), P250C (357/40)

My p226 40 spring is orange. Is that correct?

 

[MPO Southy]

I'm glad I took the time to read this thread.Out of curiosity I glanced at the muzzle end of my Mk25 and observed the orange end of the spring.It has since been corrected.I guess you learn something new every day.Thanks.

 

[Midwaymonster]

My 229 has blue on the spring. From factory the blue end was facing the muzzle.

 

[bearone2]

My p226 40 spring is orange. Is that correct?

correct

midwaymonster:
nice catch

 

[dwg13013]

correct

midwaymonster:
nice catch

Bear
By your chart wouldn't the 226-40 be green and the 9mm orange?

 

[fjgiie]

Measure the ends

My 229 has blue on the spring. From factory the blue end was facing the muzzle.

See images below:

Use the Recoil spring guide rod to measure the Recoil spring. This image shows the tight end which goes on first.

This image shows the loose end on first which is incorrect assembly.

 

[Midwaymonster]

See images below:

Oh, I knew it was wrong. I switched it around immediately. The blue/tight end is facing the rear.

 

[GoneBallisticInAlabama]

My 229 has blue on the spring. From factory the blue end was facing the muzzle.

Must have been a new-hire assembled that one.

 

[bearone2]

Bear
By your chart wouldn't the 226-40 be green and the 9mm orange?

yes

not to offend but when i posted the chart, i hoped that folks would read it, see what they have in comparison to the chart, make adjustments to correct if installed wrong & not throw a curve-ball asking if a wrong combination is correct.

 

[GoZoner]

should be green or orange:

Color code Sig Multi-strand springs:
White P229 (9mm)
Green P220 (45), P226 (357/40), P250 full size (357/40, 45)
Red P220 Compact, Carry
Orange P226 (9mm), P250 full size (9mm)
Blue P229 (357/40), P250C (357/40)

Here is the data another way (Model focused):

P250 full size: Green (357/40, 45); Orange (9mm)
P250C: Blue (357/40)
P220: Green (45)
P220 Compact, Carry: Red
P226: Green (357/40); Orange (9mm)
P229: Blue (357/40); White (9mm)

 

[P220carryguy]

Thanks to Bearone for posting this info (more than once, I certainly know) and Fjgiie with the perfect illustration of how to properly install your recoil spring. I had to learn the hard way.
Just for the sake of posterity, the 239 and 245 share the same, flat wound recoil spring. I can't say what color (if any) is on them, as I've never seen one factory, but wanted to throw that in there.

 

[Sod Farmer]

Just got my 226 Tacops today. The end of the spring is painted red and the red end was pointed away from the muzzle. I assume that is the correct way unless someone messed with it between the factory and when I bought it. The red end is also the tighter end of the spring on the rod. Hope this helps.