[ScottinTexas]

The takedown lever on my P232 broke; I sent it to Sig and they removed the broken lever but didn't have a replacement.

I now have a replacement lever via Gunbroker but neither the replacement or original broken lever slips completely through the slide stop. I conclude this is likely a press fit installation but I'd like to confirm that.

So....anyone here who has installed a takedown lever on a P230 or P232 and can advise me on the installation process? I don't want to damage the replacement lever.

 

[AzMaz]

The takedown lever on my P232 broke; I sent it to Sig and they removed the broken lever but didn't have a replacement.

I now have a replacement lever via Gunbroker but neither the replacement or original broken lever slips completely through the slide stop. I conclude this is likely a press fit installation but I'd like to confirm that.

So....anyone here who has installed a takedown lever on a P230 or P232 and can advise me on the installation process? I don't want to damage the replacement lever.

I’ve never had the need to do so on mine so sorry to say I can’t help on that but looking forward to hearing the answers from others. By the way, how much were these selling for on GB?

 

[Willard]

Welcome to Sig Talk. I suggest you go to the Gunsmithing "Information Threads" and download the P230 Armorers Manual, and follow the procedures. Since I would have to go there, to review the procedure myself.

Info - Sig Armorer Manuals P220, P225 P226, P229, P230 Updated | SIG Talk

 

[ScottinTexas]

Thanks! I had no idea those manuals were there.

Here's what I've learned in the last 24 hours.

1. The takedown lever is the same part for both P230 and P232.
2. The slide stop block is different between the two models; the P232 block is thicker in the area where the lever shaft is inside vs. the P230 block. Numrich has them and with different numbers and VERY different prices. Not the photos; you can see the difference..
3. I asked the Sig Customer Service guy who helped me with my pistol to ask the tech if the P232 was a loose fit / install per the Armorer's Manual or if it was a press-fit or punch installation and his response was this: Yes, the takedown lever requires a punch or press to be installed. There should be a dimple on the slide catch lever that you could place a plastic punch on and tap the lever in place.

Since the internet lives forever and these takedown levers are going to break, my sources tell me removal and install on the P230 requires no tools, but both removal and install on the P232 requires a punch and or press / vise.

 

[DansSIGs]

OP,
Apparently the SIG CS Rep doesn't know schit from shinola!

You do NOT need a punch or a press to remove or install a take down lever on a P230 or P232.

The slide catch & spring needs to be removed prior to removing the take down lever.

Slightly different than rotating the Take Down Lever on a Classic P series pistol.

The riveted per se thumb tab to slide block(230/232) will loosen up as any P series take down lever is capable of...since the thumb tab is NOT keyed to the block/pin on any SIG.
(I've precision TIG welded several to tighten the thumb tab to the block/pin of various SIG's)

 

[jkallner]

Welcome from New York. Good luck with your project, you've come to the right place for help!

 

[ScottinTexas]

OP,
Apparently the SIG CS Rep doesn't know schit from shinola!

You do NOT need a punch or a press to remove or install a take down lever on a P230 or P232.

The slide catch & spring needs to be removed prior to removing the take down lever.

Slightly different than rotating the Take Down Lever on a Classic P series pistol.

The riveted per se thumb tab to slide block(230/232) will loosen up as any P series take down lever is capable of...since the thumb tab is NOT keyed to the block/pin on any SIG.
(I've precision TIG welded several to tighten the thumb tab to the block/pin of various SIG's)

Well now I have more questions.

1. Why does the slide catch and spring need to be removed? Is this because they'll probably fall out and it's best to avoid losing the the spring? Otherwise I don't see the reason; these parts don't interact with the takedown lever or slide stop block.

2. I have THREE takedown levers that look and micrometer as the same identical part. All three are used as that's all that is available. One is the one that came with and was removed from my P232. The other two came from Gunbroker and ebay. Not one of these takedown levers will fully seat in the slide stop block that came out of my pistol. The end of the shaft (that when installed is flush with the outer right side of the frame) will not even emerge from the right side of the slide stop block. It has another ~.25" to go and they just won't without tools and force. And yes, I know the flats on the inside of the block and on the shaft need to align. That's not the problem.

What are the odds that the two 'new' levers and my old lever are so out-of-spec that none of them will seat by hand?

I noticed that the Sig tech was able to get the takedown lever tight enough to allow him to rotate the slide stop block in the slide removal position by staking only a tiny round dot on the lever side. And it appears he used the same punch / staking tool on the end of the shaft on the right side to remove the takedown lever; there is an identical tiny 'stake' mark where he just used the same tool to drive it out. I doubt the sig tech would do that if it was easily removed by hand, per the P230 Armorer's manual.

 

[RDS40]

The takedown lever on my P232 broke; I sent it to Sig and they removed the broken lever but didn't have a replacement.

I now have a replacement lever via Gunbroker but neither the replacement or original broken lever slips completely through the slide stop. I conclude this is likely a press fit installation but I'd like to confirm that.

So....anyone here who has installed a takedown lever on a P230 or P232 and can advise me on the installation process? I don't want to damage the replacement lever.

I was told some time back a special tool is required for the replacement.

 

[Gap3298]

OP,
Apparently the SIG CS Rep doesn't know schit from shinola!

You do NOT need a punch or a press to remove or install a take down lever on a P230 or P232.

The slide catch & spring needs to be removed prior to removing the take down lever.

Slightly different than rotating the Take Down Lever on a Classic P series pistol.

The riveted per se thumb tab to slide block(230/232) will loosen up as any P series take down lever is capable of...since the thumb tab is NOT keyed to the block/pin on any SIG.
(I've precision TIG welded several to tighten the thumb tab to the block/pin of various SIG's)

I have a P232 takedown lever that could use some of your welding skills. Would you be interested in helping my out?