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Sig Sauer Introduces .22LR Rimfire Conversion Kits for the P220, P226, and P229 Pistols

March 3rd, 2008 · 8 Comments

***UPDATE:  Sig Sauer has announced the kits will start shipping in limited quantities in early April 2008.  MSRP will be $369.00. ***

Exeter, New Hampshire - SIG SAUER, a world leader and manufacturer of firearms for law enforcement, military, government, and civilian markets has expanded its line of accessories to include a .22LR Rimfire Conversion Kit. SIG SAUER’s new Rimfire Conversion Kit saves on ammunition costs and hones your shooting skills. By training with the .22LR Rimfire Conversion Kit, the shooter can practice more while retaining muscle memory and feel of their favorite duty pistol.

The .22LR Rimfire Conversion Kit is available for the SIG SAUER P220, P226, and P229 models and feature a black hard coat anodized slide, machined from solid aluminum billet. Offered as a complete replacement assembly, the Rimfire Conversion Kit installs as easily as field stripping the pistol. Simply remove the standard slide assembly, install the “new” .22 slide and barrel assembly, and add the included .22LR magazine and you’re ready for the range.

The Rimfire Conversion Kit features adjustable target sights and comes complete with a hard carry case.

Tags: Ammunition · Pistols

8 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Brian // Mar 4, 2008 at 10:13 am

    Excellent! Any idea when they’ll be available to order?

  • 2 admin // Mar 4, 2008 at 1:25 pm

    Brian,

    I talked with Sig today. They say that the kits will start shipping in early April. Initially, quantities will be limited as they ramp up production and see how the market responds.

    The suggested retail price is $369.00.

    Richard

  • 3 dough // Mar 14, 2008 at 11:05 pm

    that price is $100 to high. i’m pretty sure aftermarket is cheaper, why so much? the aftermarket conversion kits are shooting 2″ groups at 25 yards. that works for me. and they come with cleaning kits.

  • 4 Erick // Apr 16, 2008 at 8:29 am

    Richard,

    Isn’t it better to buy a Sig Mosquito than to buy this conversion kit? You can buy a Sig .22LR Mosquito Sport for $388.00 with 2 mags.

    I have a P229R 9mm and I was looking into buying this conversion kit or mosquito. Can you enlighten me on my dilema?

    Erick

  • 5 admin // Apr 16, 2008 at 10:16 am

    I cannot answer the question for you, only you can make that decision. What is “better” is in the eye of the beholder.

    If you are looking for a .22 handgun, the Mosquito -may- be a better choice, although I am not a big fan of it.

    If you are looking to spend more time training with your P229, and a 22 rimfire conversion kit would allow you to do that, then the conversion kit -may- be the better choice.

    Keep in mind that the Mosquito is a similar size to the 229, but it is different. Some of the size differences are even more pronounced with the P226 and P220.

    Good luck!

    Richard

  • 6 Erick // Apr 19, 2008 at 6:50 am

    Richard,

    Thanks for the advise. I went to my local Sig dealer and looked at the Sig Mosquito. You were right, the feel was different as you said. I ordered the conversion kit and the dealer said it might take a while because it has been backordered.

    Again thanks for the enlightenment and more power to you Richard.

    Erick

  • 7 Todd // Jun 22, 2008 at 6:38 pm

    Any rumors on a 22 kit for the P250?

  • 8 admin // Jun 23, 2008 at 8:49 am

    Not that I’ve heard. We’ll have to see how the sales numbers come out for the P250. If it sells as well as they hope, then a .22 kit would likely follow.

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