New Sig 522 owner

[colhazard]

Finally got to pick it up yesterday, I hope to get to fire it soon. When I looked at it in store I thought I saw a sling in the case, maybe not. Do these usually include a sling? Also no sticker, bummer lol. It has the lock,manual,small tube of lube,sights,larger but pad, 10rnd mag,and the rail kit they threw in.
Heres a couple pics, in the bottom pic you can see the non removable flash hider.

I bought at Big 5 too. I didnt have the sling, its probably not included. I have everything else you mentioned in the package except the small lube and larger butt pad.

Never mind the lube, but does everyone have the larger butt pad included in their Classic package?

Btw, if you need more mag, get the ones from 44mag.com. Black Dog Machine 10rd X-form, Steel Lip, either smoked or black. I have both color after reading reviews that the smoked version was tight. They may be selling new stock because both mags fit perfect, they drop when you release them, and they are easier to load. I dont even use the mag that came with the 522.

[QuailJeeper]

I bought at Big 5 too. I didnt have the sling, its
Btw, if you need more mag, get the ones from 44mag.com. Black Dog Machine 10rd X-form, Steel Lip, either smoked or black. I have both color after reading reviews that the smoked version was tight. They may be selling new stock because both mags fit perfect, they drop when you release them, and they are easier to load. I dont even use the mag that came with the 522.

What do you like about the x-form as opposed to the older, curved type?

[KandyRedCoi]

i actually prefer the "classic" model better than the others, it has the cleanest look imho

mine came with the heavy bbl (which i never use). no sights, no rails. so i went ahead and got the sig 3pc rail kit and a tasco red dot from walmart.

my favorite out of all my .22 rifles

[colhazard]

What do you like about the x-form as opposed to the older, curved type?

I would have bought the curved type just like the one that came with the 522, but the straight kind are the only ones available on that site with CA compliant 10rds and steel feedclips. I never had the older versions but I googled before I bought, and I read complaints about the smoked version being fatter than the black version, so I just bought 2 different kinds. If Im going to order again, Ill get the smoked ones, they look cooler and more modern on the Sig. The springs are softer to load too, but have no misfeeds. 1400 rounds now, no issues.

[KandyRedCoi]

i have the smoke 10rd ones and the only issue was the "thickness" instead of sanding down each magazine, i went ahead and took sanded the paint off the reciever for more clearance ...no they work perfect...just wish the rifle had a real BOLT HOLD OPEN feature that didnt realy on the magazine to stay open...would be perfect to drop right off once the release was depressed

[02Caltaco]

I bought at Big 5 too. I didnt have the sling, its probably not included. I have everything else you mentioned in the package except the small lube and larger butt pad.

Never mind the lube, but does everyone have the larger butt pad included in their Classic package?

Btw, if you need more mag, get the ones from 44mag.com. Black Dog Machine 10rd X-form, Steel Lip, either smoked or black. I have both color after reading reviews that the smoked version was tight. They may be selling new stock because both mags fit perfect, they drop when you release them, and they are easier to load. I dont even use the mag that came with the 522.

As far as I know the larger butt pad and a couple diferent blocks for the stock have always been included with the classic. The smoked magazine that came with mine fits a little loose and drops out when the mag release is depressed. I would like to get a couple more.

Does your gas block look like mine, like it's cast and not really black? I was in another big 5 today and saw a 522 that had a different style gas block, it was more sqaure, looked like aluminum and was really black.

[cgood311]

Congrats. Love mine, going out to shoot it today

[sai08]

Congrats. Love mine, going out to shoot it today

That's a great looking rifle!

[02Caltaco]

I haven't had a chance to fire it yet but I noticed a couple things while handling the rifle. Without having any experience with firearms like this I don't know what type of tolerance is acceptable or normal.
First thing I found was the play in the charging handle, next is that the storage tube above the gas block is loose feeling and wiggles around easily. Another thing and more important part is the upper to lower receiver has some play, its mostly side to side play but some very very slight front to back movement. Its not a lot but again I don't know whats normal or excessive. The side to side play is my main concern, I can see it, feel and hear it.
I would appreciate any info or if you guys notice some of the same issues on your 522's.

Thanks.

[victorr]

Easy fix!! Simply put an ear plug under the upper/lower rear connector pin (one near the safety).

[02Caltaco]

Easy fix!! Simply put an ear plug under the upper/lower rear connector pin (one near the safety).

Thanks, Ill give that a try. Do you know that fix because your upper had some side to side play too? So I take it this is common?

[victorr]

It is common on SIG rifles. Believe it or not, my 556 is worse but this fixes it and makes it tight 110%.

[colhazard]

I haven't had a chance to fire it yet but I noticed a couple things while handling the rifle. Without having any experience with firearms like this I don't know what type of tolerance is acceptable or normal.
First thing I found was the play in the charging handle, next is that the storage tube above the gas block is loose feeling and wiggles around easily. Another thing and more important part is the upper to lower receiver has some play, its mostly side to side play but some very very slight front to back movement. Its not a lot but again I don't know whats normal or excessive. The side to side play is my main concern, I can see it, feel and hear it.
I would appreciate any info or if you guys notice some of the same issues on your 522's.

Thanks.

I placed a tiny bit of electrical tape inside on the top receiver (where it meets the lower) to fix a bit of a wobble. I observed the side to side play, and it looked like it was missing a half millimeter of space. I dont have a picture but when I get a chance Ill post it. It worked for me, I use the same technique to fix wobbles on my airsoft rifles I've shot 400rnds with it, so far so good. The only wobble left is on the retractable stock.

[KandyRedCoi]

ill check mine when i get home...i dont recall any wobble on my 522 at all...hhmmmmmm

[02Caltaco]

ill check mine when i get home...i dont recall any wobble on my 522 at all...hhmmmmmm

Post up your findings when you get a chance.