SIG SAUER P232 - Manual (Page 26)

P232 Operators Manual 24 OM-P232-USA VER 07.10.01
6.1. Troubleshooting Guide
Malfunction
Feed:
No round fed into the
chamber
Slide does not close
easily or completely
Extraction/Ejection:
After firing, the case
stays in the chamber or
is jammed in the
ejection port
Ignition:
Hammer drops but
round does not fire
Cause
Magazine not properly
inserted or magazine is
deformed or dirty
Pistol or cartridge is
fouled (dirty) or pistol
is too heavily lubricated
Incorrect ammunition
Pistol requires service
Insufficient recoil due
to dirt
Light hold or limp wrist
Low powered
ammunition
Pistol requires service
Firing pin obstructed
Faulty ammunition
Pistol requires service
Correction
Insert magazine
properly or change
magazine
Clean and lubricate
pistol and /or replace
the ammunition
Replace ammunition
Return to SIG SAUER
Clean and lubricate the
pistol
Solid grip, rigid hold
Change ammunition
Return to SIG SAUER
Inspect, clean and
lubricate the pistol
Manually cycle in next
round
Return to SIG SAUER
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