Sig 522 or Ruger 10/22 + mod

[advocatusdiaboli]

I want to pick up a accurate .22 LR rifle. I suspect the 10/22 + mods will end up more accurate, but might cost more in the end. People seem to really like the Sig 522 over the S&W 15-22. What experience do people have with one versus the other?

[rimfired]

If you want a true AR styled .22 then imo you have to take the 10/22 conversion out of the equation. Imo, they look terrible. Seriously, what AR are they supposed to look like? A 556, AR15? Don't get me wrong, the 10/22 is an excellent rifle, even out of the box, but it just can't compare visual and feel wise to the 522 or 15-22, which truely mimic their big-brother counterparts.

For me, the 15-22 was the best option, and you can find them for an average price of $450. The cleaning on it is so simple a child could do it. The 15-22 is also a very accurate rifle. The drawbacks with this rifle is mostly with ammo compatibility. It seems like S&W has pretty much got the ejector malfunctions under control, and with the popularity of this rifle any one you would come across in a store would likely be a newer, fixed version.

Also, some complain about the polymer construction of the 15-22, which is just plain stupid on their part. Once you get one in your hand you'll realize that it is a quality rifle. And as I always point out, people seem to forget that Glocks also use a polymer construction, and anyone that questions a Glocks durability is a moron.

I've also heard very good things about the 522, however, it is slightly more expensive. They also don't come with iron sights out of the box, so you will have to buy a scope or iron sights to shoot it. And when it comes to rail space, the 522 is lacking compared to the 15-22. Other than that, I can't tell you too much more about the Sig, as I don't know.

[California Major]

10/22 tactical

There is a Ruger 10/22 Tactical that I am looking at. Black Hogue stock, bipod, bull barrel, you add optics. Runs about $480.

[advocatusdiaboli]

There is a Ruger 10/22 Tactical that I am looking at. Black Hogue stock, bipod, bull barrel, you add optics. Runs about $480.

They have that same one at a LGS here in the Bay Area for $499 and that's what got me thinking about one. I was thinking semi-cheap Red Dot, but a 3-16x scope might be better (I wish such things were easy to change out like a pistol barrel) depending on what I do with it. I may need to come to grips with the fact I might end up with a tac version like a Sig 522 or S&W 15-22 and a target version like the Ruger with the bull barrel and Hogue stock. When does it end? Never unless the CFO (Chief Family Officer) finds out

[wsmc27]

If you want a true AR styled .22 then imo you have to take the 10/22 conversion out of the equation. Imo, they look terrible. Seriously, what AR are they supposed to look like? A 556, AR15? Don't get me wrong, the 10/22 is an excellent rifle, even out of the box, but it just can't compare visual and feel wise to the 522 or 15-22, which truely mimic their big-brother counterparts.

For me, the 15-22 was the best option, and you can find them for an average price of $450. The cleaning on it is so simple a child could do it. The 15-22 is also a very accurate rifle. The drawbacks with this rifle is mostly with ammo compatibility. It seems like S&W has pretty much got the ejector malfunctions under control, and with the popularity of this rifle any one you would come across in a store would likely be a newer, fixed version.

Also, some complain about the polymer construction of the 15-22, which is just plain stupid on their part. Once you get one in your hand you'll realize that it is a quality rifle. And as I always point out, people seem to forget that Glocks also use a polymer construction, and anyone that questions a Glocks durability is a moron.

I've also heard very good things about the 522, however, it is slightly more expensive. They also don't come with iron sights out of the box, so you will have to buy a scope or iron sights to shoot it. And when it comes to rail space, the 522 is lacking compared to the 15-22. Other than that, I can't tell you too much more about the Sig, as I don't know.

Well written Sir. +1

(just put 50 rounds thru a 15-22 yesterday at indoor range and it worked fine). Very nice feel, great fun. The controls all are placed as on an AR and all function as on an AR.

The 10/22 was my first rifle many many years ago...always enjoyed it but for an out-of-the box tacticool look .22 we went with the S&W.

[wsmc27]

When does it end? Never unless the CFO (Chief Family Officer) finds out

Ohhhh YA!

[rimfired]

I may need to come to grips with the fact I might end up with a tac version like a Sig 522 or S&W 15-22 and a target version like the Ruger with the bull barrel and Hogue stock. When does it end? Never unless the CFO (Chief Family Officer) finds out

Having them both is the real solution right there. The 522 and 15-22 are great, fun rifles, and can be VERY accurate. However, nothing compares to a custom built 10/22 competition rifle. I have the 15-22, but when I can muster up some extra cash, I'm going to get a 10/22 also, and slowly build it up to a competition rifle.

[California Major]

Home-6

Once Home-6 starting shooting, she was hooked.

While on a year-long domestic deployment (homeland security-type missions right after 9-11) I asked the base bowling alley what they did with old pins. The gal at the desk said she had a closet full of them that I could have.

After a day of knocking down pins...with .38 special...she was hooked..

Sorry, little thread-jack there.

Yes, hoping the 10-22 Tactical is in my future.

[chucksolo69]

I have 3 of the "black rifle" .22 military clones and have had 2 Ruger 10/22s. The Ruger is a great gun, albeit somewhat boring in its stock form. I can honestly tell you that the SIG is by far my favorite out of the 3 tactical .22s that I own. The other two are a GSG-5 and a Colt M4. I am of the opinion, after firing and handling the S&W 15-22, that although it is accurate and reliable, the feel of the rifle didn't do it for me. I guess I am "stupid" and a "moron" for not liking the feel of an all plastic rifle. Jeez, would it have been that hard to make a metal upper receiver on the thing? What vexes me most though about the 15-22 is the use of plastic for the rails. Anyway, I would rate the SIG over the S&W by a large margin. The SIG feels like a "real" gun.

[Bizcuits]

The Sig 522 is on my list as a to get gun. However the Ruger is a classic, it's one of the first guns I fired as a kid, so I made sure to purchase on first. I'll be teaching my kids to shoot with it and it'll always have a place in my safe as it as a place in my heart. Fond memories with my brother and dad.

[advocatusdiaboli]

Thanks to all who contributed. I will be putting it down for a Sig 522 and a Spike's tactical AR-15 very soon. I'll then focus on a 10/22 for precision shooting.

[rimfired]

Thanks to all who contributed. I will be putting it down for a Sig 522 and a Spike's tactical AR-15 very soon. I'll then focus on a 10/22 for precision shooting.

Nice. Be sure to post some pics and your experience with the Sig when you get it.

[Tunis]

Having them both is the real solution right there.

+1!

Here's my wife's 10/22

[stitchnicklas]

the 10/22 ruger is a awesome gun with many many modifications available..especially the archangel kit which i bought for mine for 141 bucks ,i love my ruger and it is pre-2000 so i have many hi-cap magazines legally

[advocatusdiaboli]

Nice. Be sure to post some pics and your experience with the Sig when you get it.

Will do. Pick up 5/17 but my wedding anniversary is that weekend so not range for me