1 troubleshooting guide – SIG SAUER P938P User Manual

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7.1 troubleshooting guide

malfunction

cause

correction

feed
no round fed into
the chamber

Magazine not
properly inserted
or magazine is
deformed or dirty

insert magazine
properly or change
magazine

Slide does not close
easily or completely

Pistol or cartridge
is fouled (dirty) or
pistol is too heavily
lubricated

clean and lubricate
pistol and/or replace
the ammunition

incorrect ammunition

replace ammunition

Pistol requires service

return to Sig Sauer

extraction/ejection

after firing, the case
stays in the chamber
or is jammed in the
ejection port

insufficient recoil due
to dirt

clean and lubricate
the pistol

light hold or limp wrist

Solid grip, rigid hold

low-powered
ammunition

change ammunition

Pistol requires service

return to Sig Sauer

ignition

Hammer drops but
round does not fire

firing pin obstructed

inspect, clean and
lubricate the pistol

faulty ammunition

Manually cycle in
next round

Pistol requires service

return to Sig Sauer

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