Any firearm experts here? (specifically sig)?

[floydpink]

If it was mine, I would take the barrel out and check the frame and make sure there are no machine burrs rubbing on it, which I suspect there is.

A light sanding with very fine sandpaper would smooth that out. I would then rub a small amount of Militec grease on the barell every time I cleaned it.

[JE3146]

Originally Posted by floydpink

If it was mine, I would take the barrel out and check the frame and make sure there are no machine burrs rubbing on it, which I suspect there is.

A light sanding with very fine sandpaper would smooth that out. I would then rub a small amount of Militec grease on the barell every time I cleaned it.

That is typical Sig barrel wear. Unless you're referring to something else.

My P229 shows the same wear on the barrel. It's a rub point by design.

[floydpink]

Originally Posted by JE3146

That is typical Sig barrel wear. Unless you're referring to something else.

My P229 shows the same wear on the barrel. It's a rub point by design.

I'm not too familiar with Sigs but am with Kel Tecs, which are famous for burrs and all kinds of stuff that needs minor gunsmithing.

I'd imagine Sigs are different though and much better made.

I'd also guess it's cosmetic and nothing to worry about, but I'm a revolver fan.

[Sauer Grapes]

Originally Posted by floydpink

I'm not too familiar with Sigs but am with Kel Tecs, which are famous for burrs and all kinds of stuff that needs minor gunsmithing.

I'd imagine Sigs are different though and much better made.

I'd also guess it's cosmetic and nothing to worry about, but I'm a revolver fan.

It is definitely only a cosmetic thing. I've only had sig CPOs before this, and they have much more marking than this one.

My only concern was that I was told it was never fired. I believe the seller was truthful now.

Thanks for all the input guys! I should post pics of the entire firearm someday. (I actually almost have twins, but the other isn't near as good condition as this most recent one.) I'm thinking of getting the other one refinished, but I can't decide on color combos (nothing too crazy though).

[JohnnyFlake]

The shinny area on the barrel can develop quickly as it appears to be in the area that the slide bushing locks the barrel into battery when the weapon is ready to be fired. That is usually a very close tolerance fit. Simply racking the weapon a fair number of times could cause that.

There are two areas that should tell you if the gun has been fired more than a few times and they are the Feed Ramp on the barrel and the Breech Face, especially within a 3/8" circle surrounding the firing pin opening. It is very difficult to remove all signs of wear and burnt carbon that develops in those areas, especially on the Breech Face where the primer and cartridge case slam against it and ever so slightly cause very minor indentations over time.

If you have a jewelers eye piece (5X / 7X) use it and the slightest amount of true wear, brass residue and/or carbon residue will become evident, if the weapon has been fired very much.

BTW which model is it. I can't see very much of it and it's hard to tell.