Michigan Joe Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Went out back today and ran 500 rounds through Sig. With Federals and CCI Blazers, no problem. Remington Thunderbolts had failures at least once in 10. It amazes me that Remington would put their name on such junk. The Sig 522 is a really nice gun. It cycled on all the shells. The Remingtons just failed to fire. The rifle just feels comfortable when holding it. The stock feels solid. The magazine that came with mine fits well and is not loose as some have said. The plastic magazine does ruin the looks of the gun in my opinion. I think it would look a lot more "bad ass" if it had a metal mag. I see where they do sell them. (Black Dog?). I think it would be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted March 7, 2011 Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 It seems not many semi's dig the Thunderbolts. Somewhere on here I posted a picture of a Black Dog aluminum billet magazine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Joe Posted March 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2011 Yes, I saw picture of Black Dog metal magazines. Sixty dollars, I think. But, now I think worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciprianski Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Michigan Joe,I have a Sig 522 and an HK 416D. I like the balance of the Sig much better than the HK. The Sig's mags are made by Black Dog Machine. They are also the same mags that are used for AR 's that are converted to fire .22 LR. So any mag that is designed for the conversion will fit the Sig 522. Sadly the mags sold with the Sig 522 are almost impossible to load as they do not have what I call an "E-Z Load Button". I added this feature to the two mags I have. I can provide the details if you like. You must have access to a router to make the change.Also, Brownell's (1-800-741-0015) offers a magazine loader for these mags, In catalog # 63, it is part number 100-004-398AD for $14.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdavison Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 By far the sig 522 is the stand out in the tactical.22 genre right now. It was just built right from the start. Concentric firing pin, real upper/lower/bolt setup, and best reliabilty of the class. Ive shot most of the .22 tacticals out there, and without a doubt...the sig smokes em all.Sounds like you are enjoying yours...keep on shooting!Ive got to get the samson rail for mine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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