Stress Cracks on Barrel Repairable? PICS. Got it back Today!

[ericire12]

 I feel like they'll be an adult beverage or two this afternoon since I can't go shoot it.

The next best thing to shooting cans is drinkin em.

[m25operator]

TWYACHT, You did the right thing, and I'm so glad you noticed it before bad things happened . It looks like the only thing holding it together is the flash hider. If it is a 20" barrel you could get it shortened, and recrowned, but why? Something is wrong here, and if it was altered it would definitely let SIG off the hook. Now I need to go empty some cans, so I have plenty of targets . Let us know how SIG responds .

[twyacht]

Took to the gun shop that I bought it from this aft. they were more than happy to handle the shipping to Sig. Got the "never seen that before" and that's about it.

So, for the immediate future,..... its official,,....

I'm Sigless...

I'm sure they'll make it right.

I'll keep posts on response time and communication from Sig, ,.... 

TWYACHT, You did the right thing, and I'm so glad you noticed it before bad things happened . It looks like the only thing holding it together is the flash hider. If it is a 20" barrel you could get it shortened, and recrowned, but why? Something is wrong here, and if it was altered it would definitely let SIG off the hook. Now I need to go empty some cans, so I have plenty of targets . Let us know how SIG responds .

It's a 16" barrel. with a 1 in 7 twist.

I'm saving my cans for targets also, my 10/22 never lets me down,....(knocking on wood)..

Thanks again, I'm sad but glad I sent it back.

[HAWKFISH]

Hopefully, Sig will make it right.. 

[CurrieS103]

Let us know how long it takes.  I'm curious in case my P220 goes awry...not that it will I'm sure.

[Sponsor]

[Michael Bane]

I'm curious, too. No way this should have happened, with Wolf or any other ammo...

Please keep us informed.

Michael B

[twyacht]

Received my Sig 556 back today. The forensic engineers examined the barrel and found that a "squib" round was the culprit 35cm from the breech that expanded the barrel in excess of 4.7mm at the muzzle flange.

They also said these results were similar to "tests" conducted by the R & D dept. Very professional, and it took one month.

Mr. Ray Carter in customer service, was very helpful, although he did not return my voicemails, but did answer personally two days later.

SO, they charged me a time and trouble fee (not warranty), $100.00. and $14.00 shipping. and installed a brand new barrel.

For a $1200.00+ rifle, paying full retail for a replacement barrel, I'm sure would be more than a C-note. Alas, I got her back!!

Just one of those things, I was denial about a squib, since I shoot new, name brand ammo (except Wolf). But its back and I am thankful.

Overall I'm pleased, they explained in painstaking detail what happened, and cut me a big break to replace the barrel.

I saved all my cans for this weekend.

[Sig Bango]

Good to hear that you got it back. I was wondering why it was taking so long. Sounds like Sig was doing some investigating. Hope it was a squib, which any rifle would be prone to. Glad you were not hurt, if it was. Guess you have a new barrel to break in .

[Hazcat]

Good to hear that you got it back. I was wondering why it was taking so long. Sounds like Sig was doing some investigating. Hope it was a squib, which any rifle would be prone to. Glad you were not hurt, if it was. Guess you have a new barrel to break in .

OH NO!  You did NOT say those words!   

[CurrieS103]

Good to hear they were so through.  It really makes a difference when you deal with a class act like Sig.