Gunsmithing: Sig Sauer Handguns

Gunsmithing: Sig Sauer Hanguns

(Updated 05-12-02)
ARS has earned a national reputation for fine work on Sig-Sauer P-series handguns. From simple refinishing, to the basic and advanced "tactical package" ARS has the degree of customizing to match your need.

From the earliest P226 and P220 with stamped and welded slides to the Sig Pro and P245, Sig has continuously improved their products. Many of the enhancements that ARS used to provide are now included, such as smooth trigger faces and rounding of sharp angles. Switching to stainless steel has greatly improved the corrosion resistance as well. Still, the factory pistol can be improved.

Sig Basic Tactical Package.

The Sig Basic Tactical Package includes careful deburring and polishing of all trigger and action componants, rounding the face of serrated triggers (or further rounding the newer5 smooth-faced triggers), changing the double action sear angles for a smoother double action pull with greatly reduced "stacking" (that increase in pull weight that kicks in about two thirds of the way through the trigger travel), supplying a 20-25% lighter hammer spring, polishing the throat and ramp, cutting a target crown on the barrel, polishing the extractor and breech face, and refinishing selected internal componants with the self-lubricating METACOL III Satin Black protective coating. Price is $125 and includes Fed Ex return shipping, handling and up to $1000 insurance. Add Trijicon 3-dot night sights for $125.

Sig Advanced Tactical Package.

Advance Sig Tactical Package includes all of the steps in the Sig Basic Tactical Package, with the addition of complete rounding of all sharp edges on the frame and slide (called "dehorning" or "carry bevel") and refinishing the entire gun and two magazines in METACOL III Satin Black. Price is $250 and includes Air return shipping, handling, and up to $1000 insurance. Additional magazines + $10 each. Add Trijicon 3-dot night sights for + $125. Stipple front strap + $75

Refinishing.

Technical aspects of refinishing are described in detail on the Finishes section of this website. Refinishing a Sig pistol in METACOL III Satin Black or Gray including two magazines is $175, including return air shipping. Additional Magazines are +$10 each.

Sig P239 Advanced Tactical Package, METACOL III gray.

Sig P228 Advanced Tactical Package, Meprolight night sights, stippling, METACOL III satin black.

Sig P220 Advanced Tactical Package, Trijicon night sights, METACOL III satin Black.
End of barrel left uncoated for proper lockup - worn guns are coated to tighten lockup.

Sig P220 Advanced Tactical PAckage, stippling, METACOL III satin black.

Sig P226 Advanced Tactical Package, METACOL III green.

Stippling frontstrap and backstrap