The SigSauer 522lr

[Madhouse]

The Look and Feel of the Classic SIG556 â„¢ in Affordable .22 Rifle SIG SAUER' date=' Inc., the leading manufacturer of commercial, law enforcement, and military firearms fuels the demand for the legendary SIG556 performance but in an affordable .22 LR caliber with the new SIG522 semi-automatic rifle. Featuring SIG556 parts including a Swiss type folding stock and polymer forend on a durable metal receiver with integral Picatinny rail. The SIG522 provides the avid sport shooter plenty of action on a classic military style platform that give the look, feel and dependability of our full size SIG556.

Note: images shown with optional accessories.

http://www.sigsauer.com/products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=66&productid=249

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[Microgunner]

It's a myth as far as I can tell.

[Longitude Zero]

I wonder if SIG has committted to production or are just floating an idea and gauging market reaction???

[imschur]

Heres the press release

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[imschur]

Heres the brochure

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[steel609]

Has anyone bought one of these yet?

I handled one, but do not like the lack of sights. Sure, I have a couple of cheap red dots scopes I could put on it, but for the same money, my S&W 15/22 and GSG came with nothing more to be needed.