armourbl Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I'm getting into weapons again. Did time in the Marines, nothing like special ops, but still enjoy shooting. Recently got my first AR15 after wanting one for many years. I'd really like a dedicated .22 and I'm starting to research around. While I'd love to have a look-a-like AR, it seems like the Sig is a better choice for reliability and consistency. I know I can pick one up locally off the used rack for a pretty good price if I shop around. One of my biggest motivations for getting one, besides cheap ammo for plinking, is to maybe get my wife into shooting. She things my AR is too heavy, and I know it will be to powerful for her. She is a small woman, 5' 2" 120 pounds. She's a house wife by choice and not an athlete. So size and weight could be a factor for her. Of course if she doesn't take to the hobby, I'll be left with a gun that I need to like and want to shoot as well. What do you think? ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Welcome,I was recently introduced to dedicated 22lr uppers for the AR15 by imschur and I like the CMMG Sierra I purchased better than any of the current crop of dedicated 22lr tactical rifles I've owned or seen.It'll mount right up to your AR15 lower in just seconds and is generally of better quality than the clones.Check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 $349 at Brownells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armourbl Posted August 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Welcome,I was recently introduced to dedicated 22lr uppers for the AR15 by imschur and I like the CMMG Sierra I purchased better than any of the current crop of dedicated 22lr tactical rifles I've owned or seen.It'll mount right up to your AR15 lower in just seconds and is generally of better quality than the clones.Check them out.Thanks for the response. I'm trying really hard to make this a good purchase decision. I'm home sick this weekend, so that makes going out and shopping hard, and the Internet is so easy..LOLGetting a dedicated upper for my AR is probably the best choice. I can't shoot two guns at once, and even if my wife is joining me I'll have to stop shooting and help her.Will this upper dramatically reduce the overall weight as compared to my AR15?ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Depends on what you have for a configuration. Mine in the picture is really light, similar to an M4. It feels like a BB gun compared to my Colt when it has the 20" inch barrel, carry handle and A2 stock. probably as light as your going to get with out going polymer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armourbl Posted August 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Here is what my AR setup looks like.ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 yep it will be similar in weight (light) with that buttstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 This is my set up and it is considerably lighter with the CMMG upper installed. Mostly because of the Surefire Light and aluminum quad rail on the 5.56 upper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I have a 522 and a dedicated .22 AR with a tacsol upper.I tend to pull out the 522 when I want to plink. It is accurate with any ammo and, so far, runs anything I feed it. (to be fair, so does the tacsol)It is a good choice for you and the wife. It's fun to shoot and set up well.Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdavison Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 The 522 is not as light as some of the other .22 tactical rifle offerings such as the M&P-22 (which barely weighs anything)....but, it is by far one of the most reliable, and finely tuned of the bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshaw Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 my gf 4'10 100 lbs.. shoots my 522 anytime she can.. she absolutley loves it and no kick she will shoot all day and i even have the star 522 aluminum rail and some addons that add weight to it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3S1K Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 My wife didn't want me to buy another gun but gave me the go ahead. So I showed up with the 522 and was surprised when she thought it was nice. A month later while driving she said she had something to tell me. I thought it was bad news so was a little worried but she ended up telling me how she loved my Sig522 and how smooth it felt shooting it lol. Your wife will love it, trust me :beer: My wife has never shot a gun until 5 months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armourbl Posted September 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 I ended up ordering a decked out CMMG upper. Still waiting for it to ship, waiting isn't easy...I'll probably still end up with a 522 someday. They can be had here on the used rack for an OK price. It will be nice to have something dedicated and different in the safe.ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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