tony stark Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 i guess the sig heavy barrel is just sold in the rifle kit with 2 barrels. is their a after market barrel availible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3S1K Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 I tried looking for an extra barrel but couldn't find anything on google. I ended up picking up a 522 a few hours ago and was surprised to see it had one in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdavison Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 What is this heavy barrel you speak of? Pics....cause i didnt get one with my sig, and if i was supposed to, then sig owes me a barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3S1K Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 It's a 20" inch heavy barrel, I'll post a picture of it after work of the barrel itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony stark Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 if you can get sig to give you a barrel then i want one to. personally, i don't think they will do it.now after spending the money on a set of sights the factory is now including sights.what is making me angry is that not only did i not get what others are getting, i can't buy what they are getting without buying another rifle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlin Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 Before people get too hot under the collar, it should be noted that Sig sells the 522 in several different configurations (and prices). The version that comes with the heavy barrel should have the following part number on the case: R522BBLCOMBO This configuration typically costs a bit more than the single barrel version, from what I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandyredcoi Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 i got one with mine but no sightswhat would be the use for this 20" heavy bbl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlin Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 The heavy barrel is supposed to flex less and be more accurate at longer ranges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandyredcoi Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 gotcha thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Joe Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Is the heavy barrel available to purchase separately? I can't seem to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 I called sig and they told me that it is not available, I found one for sale on another site and received it yesterday, I'll be taking it to the range next week for a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Joe Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Is the barrel hard to switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Joe Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Weird. I saw a site in the UK selling heavy barrels for 100£. So, how do they get the heavy barrels without even going through the trouble of getting the Second Amendment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandyredcoi Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Is the barrel hard to switch?havent tried it as i like the look of the standard barrel with the muzzle breakthe heavy barrel is smooth i didnt see a muzzle break or any type of threading next time i shoot outdoor i will switch out the barrel and report back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Joe Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 The heavy barrel looks like the normal target type barrel used on rifles such as the Remington VTR. I'm sure it would increase accuracy. However, the issuance of the heavy barrel does not appear to imply that there was any shortcomings in the 16" standard barrel. It looks like sig wanted to allow shooters to use the gun for competition shooting and long range hunting. Probably would be nice to add some weight to the stock for that kind of work. I added lead shot to my Remington VTR's A1 stock by pouring lead shot into the space where the cleaning kit goes. Balanced it a little better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandyredcoi Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 if the rifle will be shot on a bench or some sort of rest then it would be nice to have the extra weight, which can be added in the grip and "gas" storage area, but i think the heavy barrel should suffice for the extra weight when shooting off hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 A little help please I'm trying to change out to the heavy barrel, the instructions say counter clockwise, I'm assuming that would mean with the barrel pointing away from me while holding the receiver, is this correct?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandyredcoi Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 ill try to have look when i get home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony stark Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 when i shoot my 522,(prone with a sling) the barrel will flex and change the point of impact, i'am sure that the heavy barrel would eliminate at least some of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandyredcoi Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 got home, stripped the rifle apart, but i for the life of me could not get the barrel bolt loose, going either direction LOLanyone else have any luck?would threading and slapping a break on the heavy barrel have any negative impact on the barrel itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdavison Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Please post pics of this barrel, i really want to see what it looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdavison Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Never mind, i found it.Sig is advertising if you order a classic, you get the heavy barrel for free....i want my heavy barrel sig!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3S1K Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandyredcoi Posted May 18, 2011 Report Share Posted May 18, 2011 ^there it is :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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