Daily Defense 2-45: Field Stripping & Reassembling Your Pistol

Published on December 27, 2021
Duration: 3:52

Jeff Gonzales of Trident Concepts provides a clear, step-by-step guide to field stripping and reassembling the SIG P320 pistol for routine cleaning. He emphasizes crucial safety protocols, including ensuring the firearm is unloaded and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. The guide covers the essential steps of separating the slide, removing the recoil spring and barrel, inspecting wear points, and reassembling in reverse order, concluding with a vital function test.

Quick Summary

Jeff Gonzales of Trident Concepts demonstrates how to field strip and reassemble the SIG P320 for routine cleaning. Key safety steps include ensuring the pistol is unloaded, wearing eye protection and gloves, and limiting disassembly to the field strip level. Reassembly is done in reverse order, followed by a critical function test.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Introduction to Field Stripping
  2. 00:33Safety First: Owner's Manual & PPE
  3. 01:21Ensuring Firearm is Unloaded
  4. 01:35Pistol Field Stripping Steps
  5. 01:54Limit Disassembly to Field Strip
  6. 02:04Inspect High-Wear Areas
  7. 02:39Reassembling the Pistol
  8. 03:07Function Test After Reassembly
  9. 03:36Conclusion and Further Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the essential safety steps before field stripping a SIG P320?

Before field stripping your SIG P320, always ensure the firearm is completely unloaded by removing the magazine and visually and physically checking the chamber. Maintain muzzle discipline and point the firearm in a safe direction throughout the process. Wearing eye protection and gloves is also recommended.

What is the recommended extent of disassembly for routine SIG P320 cleaning?

For routine cleaning of your SIG P320, it's recommended to limit disassembly to the field strip level. This typically involves separating the slide from the frame, removing the recoil spring and barrel. Further disassembly is generally not necessary for basic maintenance and can introduce complications for less experienced users.

How do you properly reassemble a SIG P320 after field stripping?

Reassemble your SIG P320 by reversing the disassembly steps. First, reinsert the barrel into the slide. Then, place the recoil spring and guide rod assembly into the slide. Finally, align the slide with the frame and slide it back into place until it locks.

Why is a function test important after reassembling a SIG P320?

A function test after reassembling your SIG P320 is crucial to verify that it was put back together correctly and operates safely. This involves cycling the slide, testing the slide stop lever, and performing a dry fire to ensure the trigger and sear engagement are functioning as intended.

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