A while ago I ran a topic about what should be my second Sig. I made a list of the suggestions, since they all were good ones. I found a P239 that was on that list and within my cash purchase price limit. It was a Nitron, not an SAS model.
I read with interest the recent P239 thread about the pros and cons. I liked all the pros so I was pretty sure I would like it. I was hoping for a interesting, good shooting gun to put into my carry rotation. I sometimes carry a 1911 compact so the weight isn't an issue.
I do have some questions.
Of course, the gun was used. It was sold over the internet as "pristine" and only 500 rounds. When I saw the gun I noticed that the barrel had the smile worn into the top, and there was some wear on the chamber part of the barrel where you can see it through the ejection port. Everything else looked good.
Is this barrel wear a concern? I have put 500 rounds through my 220 and there is no such wear marks. I'm guessing that the seller may have underestimated the number of rounds put through the gun or it wasn't lubricated properly. Is there any indication from my description that the barrel needs to be replaced? (maybe a stupid question)
I also would like to know if an SAS slide fits on this gun to turn it into kind of an SAS. If so, do these parts come up used sometimes?
Any other things that need to be checked out? The seller said he used the lube that came with the gun. It looked dry, but the rails look good and unworn.
The rear night sights are dim. What is the best inexpensive replacement sights for this gun?
Finally, can someone provide me with the exact Hogue grip that has the finger grooves? I can't seem to locate that particular grip and I've seen it in photos.
Apologies and thanks for helping me out with my rambling questions.
I'm looking forward to shooting it.
I read with interest the recent P239 thread about the pros and cons. I liked all the pros so I was pretty sure I would like it. I was hoping for a interesting, good shooting gun to put into my carry rotation. I sometimes carry a 1911 compact so the weight isn't an issue.
I do have some questions.
Of course, the gun was used. It was sold over the internet as "pristine" and only 500 rounds. When I saw the gun I noticed that the barrel had the smile worn into the top, and there was some wear on the chamber part of the barrel where you can see it through the ejection port. Everything else looked good.
Is this barrel wear a concern? I have put 500 rounds through my 220 and there is no such wear marks. I'm guessing that the seller may have underestimated the number of rounds put through the gun or it wasn't lubricated properly. Is there any indication from my description that the barrel needs to be replaced? (maybe a stupid question)
I also would like to know if an SAS slide fits on this gun to turn it into kind of an SAS. If so, do these parts come up used sometimes?
Any other things that need to be checked out? The seller said he used the lube that came with the gun. It looked dry, but the rails look good and unworn.
The rear night sights are dim. What is the best inexpensive replacement sights for this gun?
Finally, can someone provide me with the exact Hogue grip that has the finger grooves? I can't seem to locate that particular grip and I've seen it in photos.
Apologies and thanks for helping me out with my rambling questions.
I'm looking forward to shooting it.