Sale Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 (edited) and the older style rear sight. By the way, nice choice on the X5; an excellent shooter. Which model did you get: original, Competition, Tactical or Allround? (These are the SigArms USA names, so they may be different from the models sold by Sig-Sauer in Germany, though, they are all made there). The mate wanted me to use the original TM rear sight because it had white dots. The realsteel Sig Sauer old rear sight I have nothing to complain about, but PGC didn't paint the white stripe in the middle of it. :/ Thanks for the compliment. I'm a peacekeeper for one more week, been in the theatre for two six month rotations. Many of the buddies were buying cool cars so I figured I'd buy a cool gun. Judging from pics and specs, it's definitely not the Allround (which is DA), Tactical (which has an alloy frame) or Competition (no adjustable trigger, plastic grips) so it must be the original model. I have a single action trigger with adjustments for length of pull (typically a rifle/shotgun term but suits this gun so nicely), pull weight and letoff. The grips are wooden. I chose .40 to get major points, as I'm going to compete in the IPSC Standard division with this beast. Mathub: I don't think so... I believe Tanaka has modeled the old style grips very much according to realsteel specs so you'd have to modify them to fit the TM P226 with any frame. Anyways it's plastic so grinding through it shouldn't be a problem. Don't be so afraid of a little elbow grease. -Sale Edited May 2, 2006 by Sale Link to post Share on other sites
boomboomairsoft Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 couple of quick questions: Do the SIG 551/550's only take stick batteries? or can a small be put into them? And do the Metal bodies for the 552's work on the 551' and 550's? Link to post Share on other sites
nikoneko Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 have we came to any conclusion whether the RS factory grips(current model) will fit any(or all) of the airsoft frames? Or if it needs modding, what needs to be grinded? Link to post Share on other sites
carpandean Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Let's just say that they can be made to fit. If you look on the last page, you will see my P226R DAK sporting some factory grips. The holes for the grip screws need to be widened because the original TM has a plastic lip around the metal threaded part. The outer diameter of the metal part is about the size of the factory hole. I have a small file with a rounded side that works really well. The metal body kits are designed for Marui grips, so they have the same problem (only it's all metal). The other grinding that needs to be done is around the mainspring support (that big silver piece on the back of the grip that the mainspring -- or "hammer spring" if that helps -- sits on and the mainspring strut goes into). The design seems to be a copy of the original, but is just a little too large in some spots. This dremel bit works great for this job. The look of the factory grips is much better than the Marui grips. The plastic has more of a matte finish (less glossy), is slightly gray and has a much better feel. Aiming and even just holding the pistol is much easier with the factory grips. Plus, at $15-20 on Ebay, they are a really cheap and easy mod to make the gun look and feel much better. Link to post Share on other sites
nikoneko Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 carpandean...great detailed help...link to the dremel bit is awesome:)...thanks very much..just ordered the grips from Sig... Link to post Share on other sites
Sale Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 Our issue pistol is the P226. One guy here has Hogue grips on his. Much better than original grips... So if you upgrade from Marui for ergonomics and handling, get Hogues. If you want an exact replica of the factory model, then get original SIG Sauer grips. -Sale Link to post Share on other sites
doom6668 Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 couple of quick questions: Do the SIG 551/550's only take stick batteries? or can a small be put into them? And do the Metal bodies for the 552's work on the 551' and 550's? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes they only take stick batteries unless of course you reroute the wire to the rear and use a battery bag (or a mag pouch like mine), and the metal bodies do fit but its not easy. Its not a nightmare but it takes some time, they fit ok but maybe its just me, i found it a fairly complicated gun compared to say an mp5 or m16. Well worth it. Link to post Share on other sites
gimliisme Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 is the sig 552 a good starter gun?? i like the look of it a lot! but was wondering is it a difficult gun to do basic maintenance and stuff? Link to post Share on other sites
nieon Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 i did none and it worked flawlessly for a year , then i sold it (and still miss it , i had few aegs and none of them had better ergonomics than sig552). Link to post Share on other sites
jimel Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Installed RS grips today. Link to post Share on other sites
Titleist Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Nice but were you not able to install the small metal piece that covers the right side of the magazine release? Link to post Share on other sites
Sale Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 It's hard to get the tiny screw to thread into the metal, so I just left it out and glued the metal bit with cyanoacrylate. The grip panel secures it anyways so I don't think the screw is necessary. -Sale Link to post Share on other sites
jimel Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 (edited) Nope, I was too lazy and forgot that part. Yep, that plate is not going anywhere without that screw. Edited May 4, 2006 by jimel Link to post Share on other sites
Titleist Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 Weird, installed just fine on my PGC kit version. Link to post Share on other sites
Catchv22 Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 I think he means he's too lazy to replace it, and even without the plate, the screw will keep the catch in place. Link to post Share on other sites
nikoneko Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 jimel, which metal kit is that? and did those grips come "stippeled"(?) like that or did you do that... Link to post Share on other sites
Sale Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 I think he means he's too lazy to replace it, and even without the plate, the screw will keep the catch in place. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The mag catch is held in place by a whole other means and that isn't related. The grip panel keeps the cover plate in place without the screw. Titleist: I actually installed the PGC kit to a gun of a mate of mine in our units vehicle repair shop. So none of my own fancy tools to work with. I only had a small enough flat head screwdriver to get the original screw out, but it didn't hold the screw stable enough to screw into the metal kit. -Sale Link to post Share on other sites
arivee Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 A few questions for the sig folks out there - I dont have one yet but will be getting my hands on a TM Sig 552 soon: 1. What type of gearbox does it have? 2. Is it hard to work with internally? 3. Can anyone point me to a site that has a disassembly guide? I've looked and most that I came up with are retailers or the LPEG 552s. TIA Link to post Share on other sites
nieon Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 1 v3 2 same as every other v3 gbox , never heard of/never had any hopup problems too. 3 just unscrew everything and take it apart , its not difficult to take apart IMHO works vice versa too Link to post Share on other sites
jimel Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 jimel, which metal kit is that? and did those grips come "stippeled"(?) like that or did you do that... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It is the PGC kit. The grips came like that, I bought them second hand. Link to post Share on other sites
longshankswes Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 (edited) here is my assault on precinct 13 sig 552 replica. just need the laser now! will try to get better photos up soon. Edited May 13, 2006 by longshankswes Link to post Share on other sites
doom6668 Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 (edited) http://64.4.56.250/cgi-bin/getmsg/doom004%...e29178ff413ba69 Acouple of pics, more om the way. Edited May 17, 2006 by doom6668 Link to post Share on other sites
Moriquende Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 http://64.4.56.250/cgi-bin/getmsg/doom004%...e29178ff413ba69 Acouple of pics, more om the way. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> all I see is a login page for hotmail Link to post Share on other sites
doom6668 Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 all I see is a login page for hotmail <{POST_SNAPBACK}> sorry mate cock up on the computer front correcting now, cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
doom6668 Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 hhhmmmm, try this Link to post Share on other sites
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