Sig 522 observation

[Jim McCoin]

I picked up my new 522 yesterday, the kind folks at Irvington Arms were holding it for me for 10 days.

I took it home and cleaned it up, stuck the longer butt plate on. I have no intention of folding the stock, but I had to try it just once, and like a lot of folks the clip from the stock remained stuck on the spud, I don't think it's a big deal, just a little sanding on the spud.

I have some fixed Troy sights coming, right now Im going to use a Leupold 2x7 rimfire scope, I set the rifle up on my work bench to check the front sight dove tail, it is 1% off from the rail on the upper receiver, I can live with that considering the rear sight will be adjustable.

All and all I'm happy with the purchase and will go to the range Friday with various brands of ammunition.

I guess the funny part is, the rifle came with a small piece of paper stating the rifle was inspected bt two inspectors, I guess the didn't feel the need to fold the stock

Jim

[Bnaka75]

what model did you get? Just curious.

[Jim McCoin]

what model did you get? Just curious.

I guess it's the standard model, the flash supressor is the Swiss style and is welded on, it looks like Tig and is well done .

Jim

[advocatusdiaboli]

There are two models: "Classic" and "Tactical". The Tactical has the Picatinny rails--the Classic ($100 or so cheaper) does not have rails.

I have my eye on a Tactical version--I'll get a 10/22 with a bull barrel for precision shooting one day.

[mag318]

As far as the stocks mechanism, initially the stud is so tight it may well retain the lockfrom the stock. I found that when unlocking the folded stock grabbing it at the rear and pulling sharply it will function as intended. Locking and unlocking the stock several times will wear in the stud to the point it will no longer pull the receptor out of the stock.

[Jim McCoin]

what model did you get? Just curious.

It has the Swiss forearm, but stock and hand grip, and the rail on the top of the upper.

The one with the quadrail looks too busy for me, besides I'm not off to Afganistan.

Jim

[Jim McCoin]

As far as the stocks mechanism, initially the stud is so tight it may well retain the lockfrom the stock. I found that when unlocking the folded stock grabbing it at the rear and pulling sharply it will function as intended. Locking and unlocking the stock several times will wear in the stud to the point it will no longer pull the receptor out of the stock.

Thanks, I will do that a few times before I remove any material.

Jim.