Suppressor How-to

[bdavison]

Ive been asked by a couple of other shooters how to install a suppressor onto the Sig Sauer 522.

So here is the tutorial.

First off, Check to make sure the rifle is empty, remove the upper receiver from the gun, and remove the bolt, remove the handguards.

Second, Grasp the barrel firmly with your hand. DO NOT GRAB THE RECIEVER, or anywhere else on the gun. You will ONLY use your hand. Dont use pliers, vise grips, etc, or you will damage the barrel.

Third, Place a 3/4" wrench on the flash hider as shown in the photo.

Fourth, use a wooden mallet to gently tap the wrench. It may take 3-4 light taps to break it loose. You do NOT need to hit it hard.

Fifth, once the flash hider is loose, unscrew it off the end of the barrel.

Sixth, attach your choice of flash hider or suppressor.

The threads on the end of the barrel are 1/2-28 threads, which are compatible with many different suppressors available on the market.

Now in regards to suppressors.

You can go with a fake one such as those made by Sparks Tactical, MFI, etc. These type fake suppressors do not require the BATFE $200 tax stamp.

OR....

You can go file the BATFE form 1, and get your $200 tax stamp and order a real suppressor. I'd recommend the Gemtech Outback II. If you are rich, Id recommend getting a Gemtech in 5.56 Nato. That way you can use the suppressor on either your 522, or a AR later if you so choose. Of course you will want to use Subsonic ammunition to get the full effect of suppression.

Enjoy!

[Madhouse]

Thanks for posting that!

:thumb:

[Madhouse]

Bam!

[Madhouse]

Drew - ain't you glad you're in Commie-necticut?

:P

[imschur]

Drew - ain't you glad you're in Commie-necticut?

:P

that was mean  :-[

[lmao_37]

that was mean  :-[

But funny  :o ok ill get my coat  :thumb:

[Madhouse]

that was mean  :-[

Sorry man, couldn't resist.

:P

[imschur]

:beer:

[Kingstan]

Thanks for the quick how-to. Newbie hee, picking up my 522 today and going to be using my AAC Pilot suppresor.

[crozier4582]

Mine has a fake suppressor on it from the factory. How are you supposed to get it off its on TIGHT.

[Madhouse]

It will take some strong-arming, but it should come loose.  It's best to have the upper in a proper vice block or action block though, before muscling it off there.

[Microgunner]

Mine has a fake suppressor on it from the factory. How are you supposed to get it off its on TIGHT.

Strap wrench.

[imschur]

also might be thread locker on there. A bit of heat might help

[Ferrerog01]

Hi there, I'm new here ... Just a question, should I unscrew the FH CW or CCW?

Brgds

[bdavison]

Its standard thread, so Counter-Clockwise for taking it off. Clockwise for putting it on.