grips

[sharps]

Question for Dubbleakshun
What are good after market grips for the Sig 239 ?

[DoubleAction]

Sharps; I am very fond of the Hogue wrap around rubber with finger grooves.My hand sets firm around the grip and forms a perfect fit with no shift in my grip.

[DoubleAction]

This is just a reminder that a pistol cannot be judged by the feel of it's factory grips alone.With some pistols, I always order the grips that I know will form the proper fit for my shooting hand;I then proceed to the range for the results.

[Callahan]

I want to give a strong second to that. The Hogue grips on my Sig are really excellent. Difference between night and day when compared to the factory plastic grips.

[cnemikeman]

Hogue........... like the guys say. I've got 'em for my HK USP and my SIG......... awesome is the word I'd use.........

You won't be sorry.



MiKeMaN

[HogRider]

I bought a set of Hogue grips (rubber) for my 226 a few month ago on Ebay. After I put them on I noticed that the decocking lever got stuck and wouldn't go back up. I took them off and put them back and they seem to fit perfectly . The only thing I can see is that they are too wide and the lever is rubbing along the grip. Since I got them really cheap ( like 12 bucks ) I went back to the original plastic grips which I somewhat dislike.

Later I found this on the firearms recall page:

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SIG SAUER
PISTOL REPLACEMENT GRIPS

WARNING: Pistols May Malfunction if Grips are Replaced

Police officers who have replaced the original grips on their Sig Sauer pistols are being advised that some replacement grips may cause the pistol to malfunction. The National Institute of Justice's Technology Assessment Program has learned that at least one police officer who replaced the grips on his Sig Sauer pistol has experienced malfunctions. While the pistol performed fine at the time the grips were replaced, it soon began to malfunction with further firing. The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is concerned that other police officers who have replaced the grips on their Sig Sauer pistols may be unaware of the problem and might experience the first malfunction during a life-threatening situation.

Sigarms, Inc., which distributes the pistols, responded to NIJ's concern in the following way:

"...concerning the use of 'aftermarket' grips on Sig Sauer pistols, we wish to advise the following:

The grip plates on our pistols serve a dual purpose:

Conventional covers of the metal frame to properly 'fit' the hand, and

to hold in place and protect the various springs, levers, and pins that are assembled to the frame.

The factory grip plates are of rigid 'plastic' material designed to accomplish these two purposes.

It is most important that any 'aftermarket' grip be rigid, particularly in the areas immediately adjacent to these components. It is most important that the grip be rigid at the hammer pin area to prevent this pin from 'walking' as otherwise this pin could move and cause the firearm to become inoperable.

The 'aftermarket' grips of the 'soft' type should be constructed with some form of rigid insert in the area of the hammer pin to prevent any flexing of the material that would allow the pin to move, Further, care should be taken in the design of such grip that 'squeezing' of the grips would not interfere with the operation or movement of springs or levers in the frame.

Anyone who has replaced the original grips on a Sig Sauer pistol is encouraged to verify the suitability of the grips by contacting Sigarms, Inc., 470 Spring Park Place, Unit 900, Herndon, VA 22070, 703-481-6660.

While NIJ is not aware of similar problems arising from the use of replacement grips on handguns manufactured by other companies, police officers are encouraged to check with the manufacturer of a handgun before installing replacement grips.

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[DoubleAction]

Hogrider;I read that report last year and I can honestly back up the claims of malfunctions involved with the aftermarket grips.Hogues are the only aftermarket suppliers for the factory Sig Pistols,I have two Sig 229 Sport pistols,and both came with Hogue rubber grips as a factory item.The problem with earlier aftermarket grips seemed to be with the rubber Pachmayers;I purchased a set of Pachmayers for one of my Sig P-220 pistols and found that the inner grip panel did not have enough clearance for the decoker swivel.This caused the panel to press on the swivel toward the inner part of the mag well resulting in magazine malfunctions.I've used the Wood and Rubber hogues on the P-239.P-220,P-229,and 229 Sport Pistols without one single evidence of a problem.I also fitted a set of Eagle Rosewood Grips for one of my P-220s and find they also work well.I spoke with representatives of Sigarms about the problem with Pachmayers,at the '99 SHOT Show in Atlanta,after I had the problem,and they assured me that Hogue had eveything under control in that area.

[Callahan]

Whew! Sure am glad you clarified that. The Hogues are too comforbable to have to be faced with the prospect of going back to the orginal grips!

[HogRider]

I just checked that Hogue grip again and I think it's the first generation for the SIG. It is definitely too soft on the inside and that's what is causing the interference. Well I guess I know now why I picked it up so cheap.

[DoubleAction]

Early on,several of grip manufacturers were scrambling to jump with the growing popularity of the Sig pistols;and I was one consumer that was in search for some aftermarket grips at the time.The Rubber Hogues will be reinforced with a hard plastic inner shell,which conforms to the shape of the original factory grip.The Packmayers were two piece items that was supported with an inner steel plate,which did not conform to the shape of the original factory Sig Grip.I was even lucky enough to meet personnally with the very fine folks at Hogue,during the same SHOT Show in '99,to reaffirm the use of Hogue grips with the Sigs.