Sig Sauer P6 9mm hammer - Page 2

rhuff · 03-17-2013, 08:21 PM

As stated above, the prices have about doubled from a year or so ago. They are still a fairly good buy compared to the price of a nice Sig 225. I see one now and then, but with this current "panic", I wouldn't even try looking for one at a reasonable price.....at least in my part of the Country.

rhuff · 03-12-2013, 05:30 PM

I own a couple of these P-6s, and they are great pistols, especially for the price. They are German Police turn ins, and the hammer was cut in that fashion so that if the pistol was dropped onto the hammer, it would dent and the Police armorer would know it, and further check the lock work for related damage.

Some folks change out the P6 hammer for a Sig 225 hammer, and some folks bob the hammer to alter the profile. I, personally, don't have a problem with the looks.

GySgt1811 · 03-12-2013, 05:36 PM

Padredan,

I, too, have a P6. I love it. It is my "Social Work" pistol residing in my bedstand and the car as appropriate. And, it, too, has the hammer cut. First, it is machined, not hacksawed.

I have been told by several sources that the P6, when issued and carried by the West German police, had a safety-sealed plastic tie that was installed in the slot in the hammer and through the trigger guard behind the trigger. This was a police administration feature to insure by a visual inspection that the gun had not been fired nor the slide racked. I do not know if the safety tie had a pull tab that broke the seal or if the seal could be broken by trigger pull (double action, Sig-Sauer) or slide racking alone. I do not know if the P6 was carried with a round in the chamber. All this was to insure that if the seal was broken the police officer better have a good reason.

Additionally, I have the original issue holster that came with mine. What a circus! In order to draw the pistol two snaps have to be undone and each is swept in a different direction. I guess a West German police draw was a thought-ahead thing.

It seems that all this rig-a-marole was for safety and accountability. Safe to say, my holster stays the the safe and the plastic ties stay on the bread loaf.

However, It is my most dependable pistol; I love it.

Regards,

Gunny John

GySgt1811 · 03-13-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by postino

Just looking at the pic of Dan's Sig, it looks like any tie would slip right out of the slot if routed as described...

You're right. Thanks for pointing that out. I tried to put a tie on mine in the way that was described to me. It slipped off. I wonder if the "tie" was somehow applied different than than I understood?

One description I have read was that the "seal tie" (for want of a better word) went through the trigger guard behind the trigger, crossed over the top of the slide and thence through the slot in the hammer.

I wonder if any of our older (West) German members might remember any of this?

In any case, My and Dan's P6 is an outstanding defensive tool.

Regards,

Gunny John

PS. Interesting idea about the "drop" test. Yet more to the mystery behind the hammer cut.

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03-17-2013, 08:21 PM	#1
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,314 Thanks: 2,746 Thanked 998 Times in 733 Posts	As stated above, the prices have about doubled from a year or so ago. They are still a fairly good buy compared to the price of a nice Sig 225. I see one now and then, but with this current "panic", I wouldn't even try looking for one at a reasonable price.....at least in my part of the Country.

03-12-2013, 05:30 PM	#2
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,314 Thanks: 2,746 Thanked 998 Times in 733 Posts	I own a couple of these P-6s, and they are great pistols, especially for the price. They are German Police turn ins, and the hammer was cut in that fashion so that if the pistol was dropped onto the hammer, it would dent and the Police armorer would know it, and further check the lock work for related damage. Some folks change out the P6 hammer for a Sig 225 hammer, and some folks bob the hammer to alter the profile. I, personally, don't have a problem with the looks.

03-12-2013, 05:36 PM	#3
GySgt1811 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 237 Thanks: 1,238 Thanked 126 Times in 84 Posts	Padredan, I, too, have a P6. I love it. It is my "Social Work" pistol residing in my bedstand and the car as appropriate. And, it, too, has the hammer cut. First, it is machined, not hacksawed. I have been told by several sources that the P6, when issued and carried by the West German police, had a safety-sealed plastic tie that was installed in the slot in the hammer and through the trigger guard behind the trigger. This was a police administration feature to insure by a visual inspection that the gun had not been fired nor the slide racked. I do not know if the safety tie had a pull tab that broke the seal or if the seal could be broken by trigger pull (double action, Sig-Sauer) or slide racking alone. I do not know if the P6 was carried with a round in the chamber. All this was to insure that if the seal was broken the police officer better have a good reason. Additionally, I have the original issue holster that came with mine. What a circus! In order to draw the pistol two snaps have to be undone and each is swept in a different direction. I guess a West German police draw was a thought-ahead thing. It seems that all this rig-a-marole was for safety and accountability. Safe to say, my holster stays the the safe and the plastic ties stay on the bread loaf. However, It is my most dependable pistol; I love it. Regards, Gunny John