bdavison Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Thanks for posting that! :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Bam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Drew - ain't you glad you're in Commie-necticut? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Drew - ain't you glad you're in Commie-necticut? :P that was mean :-[ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmao_37 Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 that was mean :-[ But funny :o ok ill get my coat :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 that was mean :-[Sorry man, couldn't resist. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingstan Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Thanks for the quick how-to. Newbie hee, picking up my 522 today and going to be using my AAC Pilot suppresor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crozier4582 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Mine has a fake suppressor on it from the factory. How are you supposed to get it off its on TIGHT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Mine has a fake suppressor on it from the factory. How are you supposed to get it off its on TIGHT.Strap wrench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 also might be thread locker on there. A bit of heat might help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrerog01 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hi there, I'm new here ... Just a question, should I unscrew the FH CW or CCW?Brgds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdavison Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Its standard thread, so Counter-Clockwise for taking it off. Clockwise for putting it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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