jebbin12 Posted July 3, 2011 Report Posted July 3, 2011 Was shooting my sig 522 today and ran into an issue. It appears some kind of clip that hold the spring on the rod in the bolt assembly came off. The bolt would not return foward after being cocked so I tore it down and found the spring twisted up inside. Just wondering if anyone has run into this problem before. I am going to call sig Tuesday and see about getting a new clip and spring.
Madhouse Posted July 6, 2011 Report Posted July 6, 2011 I sure haven't heard about this before. Would it help if I got my bolt out to look at the clip you're missing?We're interested to hear what Sig had to say today.
kandyredcoi Posted July 6, 2011 Report Posted July 6, 2011 a few have reported the failure of E-clips on the bolt...u can pick up those e-clips at your local hardware store, pick up a few and keep it as a spareor send it in to SIG and they will replace it with a lock pin rather than the e-clip (only on one side)ecliplock pin (on the other side)hope that helps, i love this rifle and woul dhate for it to have any "disabilities"
jebbin12 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Posted July 6, 2011 Appears the e-clip on the buffer side broke or atleast flew off. I am going to go to the local gun dealer and see if he has a couple clips. Thanks for all the help.
kandyredcoi Posted July 6, 2011 Report Posted July 6, 2011 ive shot way over 1K rounds out of mine all high velocity stuff, and u can already see the eclip on the buffer side is slightly bendingtime to go to the hardware store :thumb:
jebbin12 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Posted July 6, 2011 I have around 800 rounds of 40 grain through my rifle. I found some more clips so I will give it a try and just make sure to keep an eye on them from now on.
imschur Posted July 6, 2011 Report Posted July 6, 2011 If it happens again there might be a better clip style to use.
jlin Posted July 7, 2011 Report Posted July 7, 2011 If you call Sig and tell them you have a broken e-clip, I've heard that they'll ship you a redesigned guide rod which fixes the problem.
kandyredcoi Posted July 7, 2011 Report Posted July 7, 2011 If you call Sig and tell them you have a broken e-clip, I've heard that they'll ship you a redesigned guide rod which fixes the problem.i have the new version of the bolt assembly, and i believe they only "pin" the bolt side and the buffer side is still held on by Eclipssave yourself the hassle and just keep extra eclips and inspect after every range trip
jebbin12 Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Posted July 8, 2011 I called sig yesterday and they were very helpful. The guy said he was going to send me an updated parts package along with some extra eclips.
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