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Well I took the 522 out to the range for her 3rd trip since my buddy was interested in getting the s&w m&p 22(airsoft imo), and of course i was gonna try to talk him out of it! We probably put 200 rounds through it b4 I got my first FTF after approx. 700 rounds or so. Removed the round and then cycled the charging handle, then reinserted the unfired round and bang... but the charging handle didn't slide all the way back. The action felt a little sluggish so I peered inside the chamber area and realized something was wrong. The recoil spring guide was showing more than usual, so I opened her up. Somehow, 1 of the 2 e-clips came loose which caused the recoil spring to get damaged, so here I am trying to figure out which pieces I have and which ones were missing from the guts. Was a little disappointed since it was just my 3rd trip shooting her, so then a call to sig.
Told the cs rep the issue, and he said he knew exactly what I was talking about. There was some kinda tolerance issue with the early 522 buffers not being machined enough, where the spring guide goes into the buffer, so I guess they had a few go back, and he admitted it was a known issue. He said he'd get me a prepaid label and they'd fix it, but I asked if there was a way he could just send me the parts I needed to fix it myself, since it would save them time and money, and my time also. He agreed, and said that he'd finagle the parts from the developer for me, b/c parts aren't readily available since this new toy is backordered over 10,000 units! :shock:
A few days later, I received a handwritten note from the cs rep, the new revised buffer, 2 e-clips, recoil spring, and a sig sticker. How awesome is that?!!! Been to the range a few times since then, and have probably put another 400 rds through her with no FTFs, FTEs, or any other problem at all! I'll keep my eye on it the next few trips just in case, but pretty sure she's good to go! For the fellow 522 owners or soon to be owners, I love my 522 and glad I got it over any other ar-22 models that have come out recently. To me, most feel like airsoft or already suffer from issues from what i've read... My sn # is XA0020xx if that helps anyone.
Even though I've had 2 issues with my new sigs, they were taken care of very quickly, and the way I wanted it to be done. I have loved and been loyal to Sig and their products for quite some time now, and I can't vouch for everyone, but they have always taken care of me for any problem. Figured I'd take advantage of the rebate and finally get my rifle, the long lost big bro. Looked around and finally found a steal and just picked it up from my FFL a few days ago! Decided on the 556 ER (SN JT0038xx hope it's a good one) to save $ and add what accessories i wanted on it instead of paying for stuff i didn't want. Came with a revised, straight charging handle which is totally kickass (thought I was gonna have to buy 2 charging handles), the hooded front and popsicle rear, and 6 pos. m4 stock. Still haven't sent off form1 for my p556, so the parts from the sbr build (the grip & stock are not on the p556)- comp m4s, caa vertical grip, & an ace socom m4s (when I acquire a castle nut tool) were put on the newest family member so I could break her in 200 rds today!
I never got to shoot any of the 556 rifles until today, and was I ever impressed! She shot better than I thought she would. 200 rds with PMC & no FTE, FTF, or any other problem at all! F'in sweet!!! Makes me wanna sell a kidney and buy another one, or two! :mrgreen: The range I go to is limited in distance, so I sighted her in at 50 yds 1" low. After sighting in, she shot like a dream! Great groups! Can't wait to go shoot her again
I'll post some pics in the photoshop section...
Now for some advice...
What brands do you guys recommend or not recommend for a quad rail for the 556?
Good sling for my P556? And the 556?
Will get some BUIS for both 556s after more research and struggle, so will probably get rid of the 2 hooded fronts
What kind of suppressor have you guys used on the 556s? Looking at getting a SWR Spectre (approved for full auto 22lr or semi auto 5.7mm, 17HMR, & 22WMR) to use on the 522, the skeeter, and wishfully the P556 and 556... I know they don't recommend .223 out of it, but it is multi-caliber and has been done before, but I probably won't anyways. Just wishful thinking ... Would love to buy just 1 suppressor to go on the majority of my toys if possible, but not likely.
And much thanks to everyone... there is much to learn and be learned from this forum...
and thanks again ullie for the advice on the aimpoint comp m4s... would be tossin' and turnin' at night if i got the eotech 557 instead :idea:
Told the cs rep the issue, and he said he knew exactly what I was talking about. There was some kinda tolerance issue with the early 522 buffers not being machined enough, where the spring guide goes into the buffer, so I guess they had a few go back, and he admitted it was a known issue. He said he'd get me a prepaid label and they'd fix it, but I asked if there was a way he could just send me the parts I needed to fix it myself, since it would save them time and money, and my time also. He agreed, and said that he'd finagle the parts from the developer for me, b/c parts aren't readily available since this new toy is backordered over 10,000 units! :shock:
A few days later, I received a handwritten note from the cs rep, the new revised buffer, 2 e-clips, recoil spring, and a sig sticker. How awesome is that?!!! Been to the range a few times since then, and have probably put another 400 rds through her with no FTFs, FTEs, or any other problem at all! I'll keep my eye on it the next few trips just in case, but pretty sure she's good to go! For the fellow 522 owners or soon to be owners, I love my 522 and glad I got it over any other ar-22 models that have come out recently. To me, most feel like airsoft or already suffer from issues from what i've read... My sn # is XA0020xx if that helps anyone.
Even though I've had 2 issues with my new sigs, they were taken care of very quickly, and the way I wanted it to be done. I have loved and been loyal to Sig and their products for quite some time now, and I can't vouch for everyone, but they have always taken care of me for any problem. Figured I'd take advantage of the rebate and finally get my rifle, the long lost big bro. Looked around and finally found a steal and just picked it up from my FFL a few days ago! Decided on the 556 ER (SN JT0038xx hope it's a good one) to save $ and add what accessories i wanted on it instead of paying for stuff i didn't want. Came with a revised, straight charging handle which is totally kickass (thought I was gonna have to buy 2 charging handles), the hooded front and popsicle rear, and 6 pos. m4 stock. Still haven't sent off form1 for my p556, so the parts from the sbr build (the grip & stock are not on the p556)- comp m4s, caa vertical grip, & an ace socom m4s (when I acquire a castle nut tool) were put on the newest family member so I could break her in 200 rds today!
I never got to shoot any of the 556 rifles until today, and was I ever impressed! She shot better than I thought she would. 200 rds with PMC & no FTE, FTF, or any other problem at all! F'in sweet!!! Makes me wanna sell a kidney and buy another one, or two! :mrgreen: The range I go to is limited in distance, so I sighted her in at 50 yds 1" low. After sighting in, she shot like a dream! Great groups! Can't wait to go shoot her again
I'll post some pics in the photoshop section...
Now for some advice...
What brands do you guys recommend or not recommend for a quad rail for the 556?
Good sling for my P556? And the 556?
Will get some BUIS for both 556s after more research and struggle, so will probably get rid of the 2 hooded fronts
What kind of suppressor have you guys used on the 556s? Looking at getting a SWR Spectre (approved for full auto 22lr or semi auto 5.7mm, 17HMR, & 22WMR) to use on the 522, the skeeter, and wishfully the P556 and 556... I know they don't recommend .223 out of it, but it is multi-caliber and has been done before, but I probably won't anyways. Just wishful thinking ... Would love to buy just 1 suppressor to go on the majority of my toys if possible, but not likely.
And much thanks to everyone... there is much to learn and be learned from this forum...
and thanks again ullie for the advice on the aimpoint comp m4s... would be tossin' and turnin' at night if i got the eotech 557 instead :idea:
