Comments on: Sig 522 LR: A .22 LR Sig 550 clone http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:24:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: CooyoteOn2 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-54835 CooyoteOn2 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 13:38:46 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-54835 Just picked up the 522 Combo from Sportsmans Warehouse, $416.91 out the door, with a SiteMark Holo sight thrown in. The Combo comes in the Case, 25 rnd Mag, Breech Lock, 2 Butt Pads, Folding Stock with 3 differant interchangeable Telescoping indexing keys, tube of Lube, a 16" Barrel w/ flash supressor, along with a 20" Bull Barrel, a wrench and owners manual. They even threw in a 500 rnd box of CCI Blazer 22 LR. At the same time, I placed my order for the Sig 556 Swat Patrol Rifle for $1003.97 out the door, and will pick it up on the 10th. Just picked up the 522 Combo from Sportsmans Warehouse, $416.91
out the door, with a SiteMark Holo sight thrown in. The Combo comes
in the Case, 25 rnd Mag, Breech Lock, 2 Butt Pads, Folding Stock
with 3 differant interchangeable Telescoping indexing keys, tube of
Lube, a 16″ Barrel w/ flash supressor, along with a 20″ Bull Barrel, a wrench and owners manual. They even threw in a 500 rnd box of CCI
Blazer 22 LR. At the same time, I placed my order for the Sig 556
Swat Patrol Rifle for $1003.97 out the door, and will pick it up on
the 10th.

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]]> By: Chris Werb http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-54740 Chris Werb Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:15:24 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-54740 Well, at least we don't have to come up with $200 just to buy a $50 sound moderator. :) Well, at least we don’t have to come up with $200 just to buy a $50 sound moderator. :)

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]]> By: MIke K. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-51864 MIke K. Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:10:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-51864 I hate to break the new but in the US the rifle costs $419. I hate to break the new but in the US the rifle costs $419.

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]]> By: NRAJOE http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-51862 NRAJOE Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:27:38 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-51862 Seun...I doubt it would save you any money to get one from USA...CUSTOMS FEES/ transfer...etc. Might not be able to anyways. Paid $480 OTD for mine when they 1st came out....some have paid $400 lately...sorry they cost so much in UK. Seun…I doubt it would save you any money to get one from USA…CUSTOMS FEES/ transfer…etc.

Might not be able to anyways.

Paid $480 OTD for mine when they 1st came out….some have paid $400 lately…sorry they cost so much in UK.

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]]> By: seun http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-51836 seun Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:08:57 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-51836 I went to my local gun shop to view a SIG 522 .2LR Classic today, i got them to order one for me to view and purchase if i liked it. Bearing in mind that it retails for £700 GBP (about 1000 US Dollars), i was surprised that the Barrel fairing, stock and magazine housing were all made of plastic "polymer" its not good value for money at that price. Can it be bought directly from the US where it costs about half what they are charging in the UK? I went to my local gun shop to view a SIG 522 .2LR Classic today, i got them to order one for me to view and purchase if i liked it.
Bearing in mind that it retails for £700 GBP (about 1000 US Dollars), i was surprised that the Barrel fairing, stock and magazine housing were all made of plastic “polymer” its not good value for money at that price.

Can it be bought directly from the US where it costs about half what they are charging in the UK?

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]]> By: Chuck H. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-50783 Chuck H. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:11:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-50783 Oh yea it also came with a 25 round mag. It is hard to load but I did get 27 rounds in it. Oh yea it also came with a 25 round mag. It is hard to load but I did get 27 rounds in it.

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]]> By: Chuck H. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-50780 Chuck H. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:07:14 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-50780 I just picked my sig 522 yesterday and it is the best made vs the colt,gsg5,s&w m+p 15,and the ruger. I found the price to be the highest (not by much) but the extra was well worth it. I'm not sure where the MSRP was $515.00 but then again I think the review might have been written in 2009. I was also not aware that there was a stripped down version, or at least I didn't see any, not even on the Sig Sauer web site. The MSRP from Sig Sauer is $686.00. However, my gunshop ordered it and sold it to me for $599.00. It came with front quad picitinny rails and 3 removable rubber grips/protectors, rear picitinny rail, iron sights,lube, extra larger butt pad, plastic gun box, and a cable receiver lock. My second choice was the GSG5 which is made in Germany and had nice iron barrel sights that changed. The S&W was my 3rd choice only because it had no sights. At any rate I made the best choice with the Sig and if you are interested in getting an AR15 this is the gun. I also put a nice NcSTAR D4B Tactical Sight that I bought on ebay cheap and it's awsome. I just picked my sig 522 yesterday and it is the best made vs the colt,gsg5,s&w m+p 15,and the ruger. I found the price to be the highest (not by much) but the extra was well worth it. I’m not sure where the MSRP was $515.00 but then again I think the review might have been written in 2009. I was also not aware that there was a stripped down version, or at least I didn’t see any, not even on the Sig Sauer web site. The MSRP from Sig Sauer is $686.00. However, my gunshop ordered it and sold it to me for $599.00. It came with front quad picitinny rails and 3 removable rubber grips/protectors, rear picitinny rail, iron sights,lube, extra larger butt pad, plastic gun box, and a cable receiver lock. My second choice was the GSG5 which is made in Germany and had nice iron barrel sights that changed. The S&W was my 3rd choice only because it had no sights.
At any rate I made the best choice with the Sig and if you are interested in getting an AR15 this is the gun. I also put a nice NcSTAR D4B Tactical Sight that I bought on ebay cheap and it’s awsome.

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]]> By: HIPPY http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-48060 HIPPY Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:54:58 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-48060 Ive had my SIG .22 for about 8mos. now. Came with a hard case and 25 rd. mag. Paid $459.00 +tax. at ACADEMY. in Pasadena, tx. I put a Tasco red dot sight on it for $34.00(comes with no sights). I have never paid more than $100.00 for any sa .22 in my life. But when I saw it, I knew I had to have it! I have pushed this little rifle beyond what it should be capable of and keeps on performing flawlessly! I'm used to pissing away 1000 rds. at a sitting, but have to wait till the barrel cools to regain accuracy (or have a total failure).1000 rds. for this plinkster is NOTHING!!! The ONLY limitation I have found with this gun is the speed at which I can move my fumbling fingers to reload! It makes you laugh like Tom Cruise in TAPS firing that .50cal!! It is SOOOO much fun. Economical. Unpunishing. Quiet.SUPER accurate! Everyone at the gun range wants to try it. Guys showing off to their chicks with high cal. guns. (Their CHICKS!!!) Grandpas with their grandkids. Moms. Dads. Gun range owners! I love letting people shoot it! When they see it, they think it's BIG BRO!!! Easy to clean too. I have a pretty sizeable collection of guns and always love to shoot the .22's. This is BY FAR the most freakin awesome .22 I have EVER had. DARN WELL WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! SIG, PLEASE GIVE ME A JOB AT YOUR TEST FACILITY!! I would die and go to heaven. HIPPY Ive had my SIG .22 for about 8mos. now. Came with a hard case and 25 rd. mag. Paid $459.00 +tax. at ACADEMY. in Pasadena, tx. I put a Tasco red dot sight on it for $34.00(comes with no sights). I have never paid more than $100.00 for any sa .22 in my life. But when I saw it, I knew I had to have it! I have pushed this little rifle beyond what it should be capable of and keeps on performing flawlessly! I’m used to pissing away 1000 rds. at a sitting, but have to wait till the barrel cools to regain accuracy (or have a total failure).1000 rds. for this plinkster is NOTHING!!! The ONLY limitation I have found with this gun is the speed at which I can move my fumbling fingers to reload! It makes you laugh like Tom Cruise in TAPS firing that .50cal!! It is SOOOO much fun. Economical. Unpunishing. Quiet.SUPER accurate! Everyone at the gun range wants to try it. Guys showing off to their chicks with high cal. guns. (Their CHICKS!!!) Grandpas with their grandkids. Moms. Dads. Gun range owners! I love letting people shoot it! When they see it, they think it’s BIG BRO!!! Easy to clean too. I have a pretty sizeable collection of guns and always love to shoot the .22′s. This is BY FAR the most freakin awesome .22 I have EVER had. DARN WELL WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! SIG, PLEASE GIVE ME A JOB AT YOUR TEST FACILITY!! I would die and go to heaven. HIPPY

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]]> By: NRAJOE http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-46907 NRAJOE Sun, 14 Nov 2010 05:11:56 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-46907 http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=276692 It's a standard 1/8" e-clip, they are available at Home Depot for $0.38 for 2. I bought a big pack of them on EBay just in case....but after 2,000 rds I've had no problem with the e clip. http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=276692

It’s a standard 1/8″ e-clip, they are available at Home Depot for $0.38 for 2.

I bought a big pack of them on EBay just in case….but after 2,000 rds I’ve had no problem with the e clip.

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]]> By: Anglo http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-46906 Anglo Sun, 14 Nov 2010 05:06:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-46906 Robert, there is a "C" clip on both ends of the spring rod of the bolt thrust. I carry extras as I have lost one while training in rapid fire on one of my two 522's. I bought extras at an ACE hardware which is fairly well equipped with many items that most hardwars do not have. Perhaps you have such a place in your area. Robert, there is a “C” clip on both ends of the spring rod of the bolt thrust. I carry extras as I have lost one while training in rapid fire on one of my two 522′s. I bought extras at an ACE hardware which is fairly well equipped with many items that most hardwars do not have. Perhaps you have such a place in your area.

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]]> By: ROBERT http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-46896 ROBERT Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:53:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-46896 I recently purchased my 522 at a local gun show. the price was very competitive with comparable brands, but the ergonomics and look of the SIG blew the others away. The only problem I have had is, I've not been able to find an IPB on the rifle. When cleaning it for the first time, I think that there is a small 'c' clip missing on the forward end of the internal spring rod that connects to the bolt. So re-assembly after cleaning is to say the least, quite difficult. I just don't know for sure if there is supposed to be a clip there or not. Other than that, the gun is a blast to own and shoot, and I would definetly reccomend it to anyone looking for a well built firearm that I'm sure will hold its value for years to come. Anyone with a parts breakdown or a way to come up with one, would be greatly appreciated. THANKS I recently purchased my 522 at a local gun show. the price was very competitive with comparable brands, but the ergonomics and look of the SIG blew the others away. The only problem I have had is, I’ve not been able to find an IPB on the rifle. When cleaning it for the first time, I think that there is a small ‘c’ clip missing on the forward end of the internal spring rod that connects to the bolt. So re-assembly after cleaning is to say the least, quite difficult. I just don’t know for sure if there is supposed to be a clip there or not.
Other than that, the gun is a blast to own and shoot, and I would definetly reccomend it to anyone looking for a well built firearm that I’m sure will hold its value for years to come.
Anyone with a parts breakdown or a way to come up with one, would be greatly appreciated. THANKS

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]]> By: Anglo http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-42744 Anglo Tue, 14 Sep 2010 03:56:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-42744 Curt: I have 2 SIG 522s and wouldn't trade them for either the Colt or S&W no matter what. I have Aim Point IIIs mounted on them with one being fitted with flip up sights. As far as the Mosquito goes, I would stay away from it as I bought one some time ago and it will not feed worth a hoot regardless of which one of the two spings that come with it are used. I do not like the safety as it is not functional as a tactical trainer, it is too flat. The piece will not handle cannular bullets such as the Remington Yellow Jacket 32 grain. I think that was the name of them. I stick with the CCI Mini Mags and prefere the silver cased CCI Stingers which are 1600 FPS +. These rounds will work good in the Mosquito. I had to cut a couple of coils off of one of the slid springs to get the Mosquito to feed good. I suggest that you look at a 1911 conversion if you have a 1911 or the new Aquila 1911 for a 22 pistol. I think that is the proper name, "Aquila". As far as rails go, use the screw holes and use the blue thread lock by Lock Tight. You will like the 522 with out a doubt. Good luck and happy powder burning. Curt:

I have 2 SIG 522s and wouldn’t trade them for either the Colt or S&W no matter what. I have Aim Point IIIs mounted on them with one being fitted with flip up sights. As far as the Mosquito goes, I would stay away from it as I bought one some time ago and it will not feed worth a hoot regardless of which one of the two spings that come with it are used. I do not like the safety as it is not functional as a tactical trainer, it is too flat. The piece will not handle cannular bullets such as the Remington Yellow Jacket 32 grain. I think that was the name of them. I stick with the CCI Mini Mags and prefere the silver cased CCI Stingers which are 1600 FPS +. These rounds will work good in the Mosquito. I had to cut a couple of coils off of one of the slid springs to get the Mosquito to feed good. I suggest that you look at a 1911 conversion if you have a 1911 or the new Aquila 1911 for a 22 pistol. I think that is the proper name, “Aquila”. As far as rails go, use the screw holes and use the blue thread lock by Lock Tight.
You will like the 522 with out a doubt.
Good luck and happy powder burning.

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]]> By: Curt http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-42603 Curt Sun, 12 Sep 2010 04:07:26 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-42603 Hey All, I am new to this particular blog, but am a regular on a few others, such as the Colt Umarex M4, ATI Kalashnikov .22, and the AK200. While I have not yet purchased one of these SIG 522's, I am working on collecting the pennies to get one. Recently read article in Harris Publications' 'Gun Annual' written by Walt Rauch who gave it good remarks. Now, I am not the kind to just buy what everyone else say to or not to. I prefer my own hands-on evaluation. As for a few comments on this blog about the Colt Umarex M4 being crap - I had problems with FTF's and FTE's. I took the time to adjust the bolt speed, and now after a few thousand rounds, I have not had any more issues. I hope that I have good luck with the SIG. Am also considering picking up a Mosquito as well. Yes, I am becoming quite the Tacticool .22 whore and I love 'em. Hey All,

I am new to this particular blog, but am a regular on a few others, such as the Colt Umarex M4, ATI Kalashnikov .22, and the AK200.

While I have not yet purchased one of these SIG 522′s, I am working on collecting the pennies to get one. Recently read article in Harris Publications’ ‘Gun Annual’ written by Walt Rauch who gave it good remarks. Now, I am not the kind to just buy what everyone else say to or not to. I prefer my own hands-on evaluation.

As for a few comments on this blog about the Colt Umarex M4 being crap – I had problems with FTF’s and FTE’s. I took the time to adjust the bolt speed, and now after a few thousand rounds, I have not had any more issues. I hope that I have good luck with the SIG. Am also considering picking up a Mosquito as well.

Yes, I am becoming quite the Tacticool .22 whore and I love ‘em.

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]]> By: coyote06 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-41727 coyote06 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:02:12 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-41727 I just bought a SIG522 and love it, I went out with a buddy of mine and compared it with his Ruger SR-22 and a GSG-5, both did not even compare to the SIG522. I fired 1000 rounds of Federal Premium Champion Ammunition .22LR through the rifle dry with out a single misfire or jam. I just bought a SIG522 and love it, I went out with a buddy of mine and compared it with his Ruger SR-22 and a GSG-5, both did not even compare to the SIG522. I fired 1000 rounds of Federal Premium Champion Ammunition .22LR through the rifle dry with out a single misfire or jam.

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]]> By: Travis http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-40912 Travis Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:37:47 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-40912 does anyone no where to buy anything for the 522 like stocks or anything im having trouble thanks does anyone no where to buy anything for the 522 like stocks or anything im having trouble thanks

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]]> By: NRAJOE http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-39469 NRAJOE Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:51:47 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-39469 Just put 800 more rds through my 522 today...100 yds busting clays on the berm. Just put 800 more rds through my 522 today…100 yds busting clays on the berm.

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]]> By: Anglo http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-39345 Anglo Sun, 25 Jul 2010 01:47:38 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-39345 I have two SIG 522s with Aim Point IIIs mounted. We train from 25ft to 100 yards. One of our target systems are steel fence posts set at 25 yard intervals to 100 yards. We have to start at the first 25 yard post and one shot each at each post to 100 yards. Miss one post and you have to start over. Poping coconuts at 100 yards demonstrates just how lethal the 22 LR can be. We use nothing but CCI Mini Mags. Have used others with higher velocity but with lighters bullets and there are problems. The CCI Mini Mags are the best operational rounds and good for training or close quarter combat. I have two SIG 522s with Aim Point IIIs mounted. We train from 25ft to 100 yards.

One of our target systems are steel fence posts set at 25 yard intervals to 100 yards. We have to start at the first 25 yard post and one shot each at each post to 100 yards. Miss one post and you have to start over. Poping coconuts at 100 yards demonstrates just how lethal the 22 LR can be. We use nothing but CCI Mini Mags. Have used others with higher velocity but with lighters bullets and there are problems. The CCI Mini Mags are the best operational rounds and good for training or close quarter combat.

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]]> By: NRAJOE http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-39322 NRAJOE Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:50:23 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-39322 Going on 1,000 rds with my Sig 522 with no problems what so ever....great rifle! Going on 1,000 rds with my Sig 522 with no problems what so ever….great rifle!

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]]> By: wizardrp http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-39311 wizardrp Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:17:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-39311 This is for Pete. Walked out of the store with mine yesterday for $425. I don't know where you got your specs but mine has a 16.6 inch barrel and a 1 in 16 inch twist. But Damn, its a sweet shooter.. I've done fell in love. Smoothest factory trigger I think I've ever pulled. This is for Pete. Walked out of the store with mine yesterday for $425. I don’t know where you got your specs but mine has a 16.6 inch barrel and a 1 in 16 inch twist. But Damn, its a sweet shooter.. I’ve done fell in love. Smoothest factory trigger I think I’ve ever pulled.

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]]> By: Nick R http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/20/sig-522-lr-s-22-lr-sig-550/comment-page-1/#comment-31516 Nick R Sat, 24 Apr 2010 20:31:02 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4632#comment-31516 We are a little disadvantaged in the UK over imports plus we account for a minute percentage of global sales for many reasons. But all is not lost as when the gun arrives as it has it is superb. We are a little disadvantaged in the UK over imports plus we account for a minute percentage of global sales for many reasons. But all is not lost as when the gun arrives as it has it is superb.

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