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Transport and Storage
When transporting your pistol, keep it unloaded for your safety and for the safety of others. Know and comply with all laws governing the transport of firearms in your locality. When storing your pistol, keep it separated from ammunition, under lock and key and out of the reach of children and other inexperienced or unauthorized persons.
Returning your Firearm
When you return a pistol to the SIGARMS Inc. Service Department, here what to do:

Make sure that the chamber and magazine(s) are unloaded and that no ammunition is included.
Package the firearm securely to prevent damage. Enclose a letter which includes your name, street address, daytime phone number, pistol model and serial number, and a detailed description of the problem you have experienced or the work you want performed. With the exception of extra magazines, do not include cases, scopes, mounts or other accessories.

If repairs are to be done under warranty, enclose copy of sales receipt.

Generally, an individual may ship firearms to the manufacturer for repair or service. Some states and localities, however, prohibit this. If you live in such an area, the firearms must be shipped by and returned to a Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer.
Individuals must ship handguns via UPS. Federal law prohibits persons who do not possess a Federal Firearms License from shipping a handgun via the U.S. Postal Service. (Note: Any shipment of firearms outside of the USA borders is subject to the valid law of the specific country, which you must strictly follow.)
Ship your firearms insured and prepaid (we don't accept collect shipments) to:

SIGARMS Inc.
Attention: Service Department Corporate Park
18 Industrial Drive
Exeter, NH 03833
USA
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Sights
The Sig Sauer pistol is equipped with drift adjustable fixed sights, which have proven their worth under severe conditions. The sights consist of a rear sight and a front sight blade, designed and dimensioned to ensure rapid target acquisition even when visibility is poor. You can adjust the sights as follows:
Wind age: Change wind age by moving the rear sight either to the left or right in its dovetail. When you do this, follow the rear sight rule: Move the rear sight in the direction you want the group to go. Moving the rear sight 0.020" in the dovetail changes the point of impact by approximately 3" at 25 yards. (Note: SIGARMS has available a Combination Sight Pusher tool which makes it easier to adjust and change sights.)
Elevation: There are different height combinations available for the front and rear sights. The sights are numbered according to their height. You can change elevation by changing either the rear or front sight. It's easier if you change the rear sight first. Each rear sight change will move the impact of the bullet approximately 2" at 25 yards. Each front sight change will move the impact of the bullet approximately 1" at 25 yards.
Remember, a higher rear sight will raise the impact of the bullet; a higher front sight will lower the impact of the bullet.
Sight Options

Front Sight Number	Height	Rear Sight Number	Height
05	6.01 mm	05	5.52 mm
06	5.88 mm	06	5.80 mm
07	5.74 mm	07	6.07 mm
08	5.60 mm	08	6.35 mm
09	5.46 mm	09	6.62 mm
10	6.90 mm

Parts
Before you order any parts, please be advised that: while most gunsmiths and armories are perfectly capable of repairing your firearm, we can't vouch for any individual's skill or workmanship. Remember, unauthorized adjustments or parts replacement can void your service policy. Your Sig Sauer pistol is a precision instrument and some replacement parts may require a trained gunsmith or armored to ensure proper operation. Don't take chances; if your firearm ever needs service, simply return it to SIGARMS Inc. Remember, and always specify MODEL, CALIBER and SERIAL NUMBER of your pistol when ordering parts.
If you order a part without returning the pistol to SIGARMS Inc., you're responsible for ensuring that the part supplied is correct for your particular pistol and that it is properly installed and fitted by a qualified gunsmith or armorer.
SIGARMS Inc. CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
FUNCTIONING OF ANY FIREARM WHICH HAS BEEN
ALTERED FROM FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS
Inspection and Maintenance
Even the best of pistols, like fine automobiles, require periodic maintenance and inspection. This may reveal a need for adjustment or repair. Even if your pistol seems to be working well, don't take chances... have it checked annually by a qualified gunsmith or armorer.
If you notice any mechanical malfunction, STOP using the firearm. UNLOAD it and take it to a qualified gunsmith or armorer immediately for a thorough examination. Similarly, if water, sand, or other debris enters the mechanism, field strip the pistol immediately and thoroughly clean it. Failure to keep your pistol cleaned, lubricated and in proper working order could lead to serious bodily injury or property damage.
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE YOUR PISTOL BEYOND THE
POINT EXPLAINED IN THIS MANUAL. THIS SHOULD BE DONE
ONLY AT THE FACTORY.
Some of the components are installed under great spring pressure requiring special tools and fixtures for disassembly.
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Warranty Statement
Based on Magnuson-Moss Warranty Achievement, SIGARMS Inc. offers no articulate warranty on their commodity path. After all, SIGARMS Inc. recognizes its obligations anent assistance to owners of SIGARMS products. SIGARMS Inc. stands after its products and decision endure to accommodate service to their artefact path at the time that they keep accomplished the years. SIGARMS Inc. products decision breathe serviced for a season of one year from epoch of retail buy, for defects in materials or art, at no arraign to the purchaser. Be alive certain to contain your sales glide at the time that attestation of acquire epoch when making a ask.
This coaching hand-operated should consistently chaperon this pistol and be alive transferred with it upon convert of dominion.
Service Policy
If you have questions concerning the performance or servicing of your pistol,
please write or call: SIGARMS Inc.
Attention: Service Department
18 Industrial Drive
Exeter, NH 03833 USA
Phone: 603 772-2302 Fax: 603 772-9082
IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR OPERATING YOUR PISTOL, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
TO CALL OUR SERVICE DEPARTMENT: Phone # 603 772-2302
BEFORE USING YOUR FIREARM.
WARNING
Always use the decocking lever to decock your Sig Sauer pistol. This is the only way to safely lower the hammer from the cocked position and prevent an accidental discharge.
This warning applies to all pistols with decocking levers. The positive way to safely lower the hammer is by use of the decocking lever.
Never lower the hammer by pulling the trigger and attempting to ease the hammer forward manually. Manually lowering the hammer is dangerous and prevents full application of the pistol's safety features.
The decocking lever is the only proper means of lowering the hammer and assuring that the hammer rests in the intercept notch.
Again, DO NOT THUMB THE HAMMER DOWN: the consequence can be serious injury or death - only and ALWAYS use the decocking lever!

Specifications Sig Sauer P220 P245
Mechanically Locked, Recoil-Operated, Semiautomatic Pistol Trigger: Double-Action/Single-Action or Double-Action Only 4 Point Safety System: 1. Patented automatic firing-pin lock
2. Decocking Lever (DA/SA Only)
3. Safety Intercept Notch
4. Disconnect or

Caliber Length, overall	P220 .45 ACP 7.8"	P245 .45 APC 7.28Ë
Height, overall	5.6"	5.0Ë
Width, overall	1.4"	1.34Ë
Barrel length	4.4"	3.9Ë
Rifling twist	1 in 16"	1 in 16Ë
Rifling grooves	6	6
Sight radius	6.3"	5.7Ë
Weight, w/o magazine	27.8 oz.	27.5 oz.
Weight, empty magazine	2.6 oz.	2.5 oz.
Trigger pull weight	DA 10 Ibs., SA4.5 Ibs.	DA 10 lbs. SA4.5 lbs.
Magazine capacity	7 rounds 8 rounds (optional)	6 rounds

All weights and dimensions are approximate Specifications subject to change without notice

Specifications - Sig Sauer P225
Mechanically Locked, Recoil-Operated, Semiautomatic Pistol Trigger: Double-Action/Single-Action or Double-Action Only 4 Point Safety System: 1. Patented automatic firing-pin lock
2. Decocking Lever (DA/SA Only)
3. Safety Intercept Notch
4. Disconnector

Caliber	9mm Luger (Parabellum)
Length, overall	7.1"
Height, overall	5.2"
Width, overall	1.3"
Barrel length	3.9"
Rifling twist	1 in 10"
Rifling grooves	6
Sight radius	5.7"
Weight, w/o magazine	25.9 oz.
Weight, empty magazine	2.7 oz.
Trigger pull weight	DA 10 Ibs., SA4.5 Ibs.

Magazine capacity

8 rounds

All weights and dimensions are approximate Specifications subject to change without notice

Specifications- Sig Sauer P226
Mechanically Locked, Recoil-Operated, Semiautomatic Pistol Trigger: Double-Action/Single-Action or Double-Action Only 4 Point Safety System: 1. Patented automatic firing-pin lock
2. Decocking Lever (DA/SA Only)
3. Safety Intercept Notch
4. Disconnector

Caliber	9mm Luger	.357 SIG	.40 SW
Length, overall	7.7"	7.7"	7.7"
Height, overall	5.5"	5.5"	5.5"
Width, overall	1.5"	1.5"	1.5"
Barrel length	4.4"	4.4"	4.4"
Rifling twist	1 in 10"	1 in 16"	1 in 15"
Rifling grooves	6	6	6
Sight radius	6.3"	6.3"	6.3"
Weight,w/o magazine	28.3 oz.	30.6 oz.	30.6 oz.
Weight, empty magazine	3.4 oz.	3.4 oz.	3.4 oz.
Trigger pull weight	DA 10 Ibs., SA4.5 lbs.	DA 10 lbs., SA4.5 lbs.	DA 10 lbs., SA4.5 lbs.
Magazine capacity	10 rounds*	10 rounds**	10 rounds**

All weights and dimensions are approximate Specifications subject to change without notice
The .357 SIG and the .40 SW barrels can be interchanged on the P226 and the same magazine can be used for .357 SIG or .40 SW cartridges.
The 9mm barrel and magazine are not interchangeable with the .357 SIG or .40 SW
*15-round magazines available for law enforcement personnel only. **12-round magazines available for law enforcement personnel only.

Specifications - Sig Sauer P228
Mechanically Locked, Recoil-Operated, Semiautomatic Pistol Trigger: Double-Action/Single-Action or Double-Action Only 4 Point Safety System: 1. Patented automatic firing-pin lock
2. Decocking Lever (DA/SA Only)
3. Safety Intercept Notch
4. Disconnect or

Caliber	9mm Luger (Parabellum)
Length, overall	7.1"
Height, overall	5.4"
Width, overall	1.5"
Barrel length	3.9"
Rifling twist	1 in 10"
Rifling grooves	6
Sight radius	5.7"
Weight w/o magazine	26.2 oz.
Weight, empty magazine	3.0 oz.
Trigger pull weight	DA 10 lbs., SA4.5 Ibs.