Sig Sauer MCX Virtus
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I tightened the barrel and gave it a good clean ,then upgraded the bottle with the 1100 psi regulated one from best fittings , topped of with a red dot and am now getting just under 11flb with 2p size grouping using jsb pellets . Its a nice little rat stopper out to 20 mtrs
does this gun really make a set back on the trigger
I wanted one before I watched this. Now I don't.thanks Andy.
£500 for a plinker it’s silly money. I can’t imagine anyone who buys it would not feel ripped off. If I could only use it on tin cans, I’d buy the Crosman SBR £280 and spend the the other £220 on beer to give me a nice supply of cans to shoot at. Stay safe everyone.
Mine shoots 1inch groups, its fussy with pellets, I'm very pleased with it
Lawrence Woolf lol heard that
@@NordicMeatShield 1 in group's in your dreams
@@NordicMeatShield Which pellets are you using?
@@Bmr4life The JSB Exact Jumbo Lead Free 5.52 mm 11.75 grain ..you will be hitting spinners all day with these, what this rifle is intended for
Fantastic review as ever Andy, glad you are still soldiering on in these difficult times. It gives us all something to look forward to on a Friday. All the Best.
The most impressive thing I saw was your extremely inexpensive, yet effective way of attaching the chronograph to the barrel. Well done!
"I have tried three and they are all the same.." Good thing that something is consistent about this gun. 😊 Thanks for another good one Andy.
Now that is a good review. It covered absolutely everything.
It didn't cover everything ,he didn't say what you should buy instead of this.
I love the real virtus but this thing is terrible
You give REALLY great in-depth reviews ( unlike pretty much every other non-baselined CZcams "review" ). I sincerely appreciate that you have taken the time to show accuracy ( or the lack of it ), and consitency ( again, the lack of it ) as well as little things like " You have to push the trigger forward ". This is easily the ** BEST ** review I've seen for this rifle, and it absolutely affects my buying decision ( which is a hard pass ).
I was seconds away from ordering this one from my local store. I decided to watch one more video on it before clicking "BUY".
I'm glad I did. Now... more research to finds something I like and is worth the price.
I was so looking forward to getting one. But after this review I think I will wait for something better. Great review as usual Andy
Me too my friend...
US version is really really different. Watch it on Airgun detective type in the same pellet gun name.
Same here. The problem is the British Gun Law. I am pretty sure this gun looks completely different in the US. By the way, what kind of stupid solution is that trigger mechanics!? I could understand the modification if it was really a 12 foot pounds weapon. But it is not. But even if that was the case, I would rather have to reload the gun with the charging handle all the time than doing this ridiculous finger motion every time.
But that is just me probably...
@@mja9700 I saw that review and he just used the C02 and didnt do the PCP mod but it was only doing 4.5ftlbs.
AlbeeSoaring I just enjoy shooting BB and pellet guns basically it's cheap clean and still legal. I don't shoot over 50 yards range even with my HPA PCP.
Have been watching your channel for a few months and love it great content entertaining very informative will be getting back into air rifles as soon as we're back to normal thankyou for keeping us sane all the best stay safe . 👍
The 1200 psi warning probably refers to the regulated pressure going into the gun. Tweak that bottle for more power, and you'll break parts inside that action. Nice trigger demo from Mrs. AAR.
I love your videos and I find them extremely entertaining. As an American I am fascinated by some of the issues you address and things you mention and consider because they are things that never even crossed my mind before.
While I do adore my firearms I also am a fan of air guns (not classed as weapons in the US even my .22 cal that tosses 20gr pellets over 1200fps) for essentially all the reasons you mentioned in your why airguns video. So keep it up I do really enjoy watching your videos they are both informative and entertaining.
Thank you very much for another fabulous review. I greatly appreciated your concise and honest in-depth critiquing of the air rifle. Also it is great to see Mrs. AAR get some more air time.
This was the most disappointing airgun I have ever bought. In fact, it was so terrible that I destroyed it, I didn’t have the courage to resell it.
First, it jams a lot, depending on the pellets. And when it jams it’s really difficult to take of the mag. The less problematic pellets were the H&N Field Target Trophy. And yes I used the provided tool to sit the pellets.
Second, the trigger weights a ton because it has to move the belt with the pellets. That would affect accuracy if the gun wasn’t already inaccurate.
Third, total lack of accuracy, up to a point that even at 20m you will get the most terrible groupings, with shots as much as 15cm apart. And that happens because the pellet holder in the belt has four interior protrusions to fix the pellet by cutting into it!
This has to be the most stupid decision you can make in any type of gun: Change the shape of the projectile when loading it.
Fourth, it’s made of really cheap plastic, I broke the butt pad just by over tightening it a little bit.
I have no idea what they had in mind when they produced this crappy toy.
Every single customer should be refunded and compensated for the terrible experience
It’s true I have one too
reccomend anything alike but better uk legal?
You can use the charging handle to make it a one stage trigger
@@PhantomX786 the crosman DPMS SBR is an awesome fun gun run by co2 or the crosman armada if your looking for a pcp!
Classic 'Style over function'
I love mine. Decked out with grip, red dot, and tacticle flashlight.
Really enjoy your reviews Andy. Just got back into airgunning. Indoor shooting perfect for these times.
Thanks for your rigorous investigations. Always enjoyable and detailed. Invaluable really.
As usual an honest and informative video, ideal viewing for all airgun users.
Another great and honest opinion of this air rifle cough cough stay safe Mr and Mrs AAR
Jacket's looking REALLY GOOD, Andy!
I just got one as got sick of airsoft prity quick. It’s very accurate at 25/30 meters. But always fall back in my FX to finish the day or night off. Thanks for the video as I was thinking of sending it back for a faulty trigger but you helped me realise that’s how it’s made. Thanks Andy.😁
I got the sig mpx one and it’s great, every gun has its strengths and weaknesses.
But I would. It that model for pinking in the back yard for fun.
Well, I have just watched this review and it has served to confirm what I already thought about this rifle. Admittedly it is a "Marmite" rifle, some will love it for its looks and accept its implied performance stats but I for one will not be adding the Virtus to my collection. I think it will serve to reinforce the "Rambo Wannabe" veiw that the a large section of the general public already hold of serious airgun and indeed FAC shooters.
Fantastic unbiased review delivered in the quality format that we have come to expect from you. Keep up the good work and Stay Safe
I have this model, and I'm working on all the issues that this test and review has revealed. I think some silicone lubrication in the belt channels inside the magazine might help lighten the trigger pull. Maybe faux moderator encasing the petal muzzle break might add a little weight to resolve some inaccuracy and social unrest in these uncertain times. Ive encased the air tank in a padded sleeve that conceals the manometer. Topped with a red dot scope and built in laser it looks like you wouldn't want to argue with anyone holding it.
The muzzle break does unscrew, but its not 1/2" standard screw thread.
Hi Andy found your channel a few days ago . I've never had much interest in airguns up until I discovered your channel . I had an air rifle some years ago when I was in my 30'S which I won in a competition in air gunner magazine . Up until this year I was a shot gun man so I sold the air gun not long after I won it . My interest has been awoken since I saw your review on replica Glocks and other pistols . Now I'm well hooked and looking into buying my first multi fuel blowback pistol. Not many things get my heart going at a fast rate now days but at turning 58 last week your videos , humour and great way of showing the ins and outs of the airgun being reviewed certainly do. So as soon as we can get out the house again I'll be getting the mrs to take me on a trip to Drappers to get my new toy lol . So thanks Andy for the great channel keep up the great videos . ( Ivan )
Thank you for letting us beginners know about this rifle.
Thank you for the great and honest review of the rifle - just cancelled my order, and a new subscriber too.
That grouping, looks like Stevie Wonder has had a go with a machine gun, the only safe place to stand seems to be in front of the target, and SIG need to read from the same page, looks like marketing and testers don't talk to each other to me anyway.
Once again very informative, I won't be buying one now, you saved me £500, might add some to it and get a Air Arms S410 now.
AA s410 I love mine it would be a great experience for you iv had mine for over 15 years and stil puts a smile on me face
👍👍👍😜🦄🏴🎣😁🤞✌️
Shot count: 30
Low: 745
Hi: 761
Avg: 753
STD Dev: 3.1
Spread: 16.0
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I did reply before but I edited my comment then discarded it by mistake 🤤
Anyways this is my airarms s310 made around 1996 shot today over a fx crony with airarms field 8.4 grain pellets, it's doing around 10.5 fpe with these but its does 11.5 with 10.6 grain pellets anyways for a 25+ year old gun I'd say that's quite good and you will get the exact same result with a s410, s510 and it too will last 25+ years if looked after of course, the sig on the other hand is trash straight from the box and will definitely be in landfill in 25 years if not 3.
I would go with a quality made product every time rather than mass produced more or less plastic toy
Yep get the tdr..
@@chopperhehehe You're comparing a single shot bolt action to a belt fed semi auto. Your gun cost twice as the virtus in the US. I'll stick with my Virtus for slinging lots of lead in my indoor range. It's perfect for that.
its steel bbs... this is perfect for ratting
Thank you for this review. You saved me money and headaches.
7:00 This is because it regulates the pressure so you can have more in the tank to have more shots but at 1100psi
The 1200 psi is the regulator pressure ,the 2-3 thousand psi is the bottle pressure
I have the mcx co2 sig and I love it for pest control!
I have one and I can't say anything bad about it. In my country is semi auto and it's a really fun gun for plinking and/or pest control. You can customized it in everything, laser, scopes, holographics, flashlight, extra picatinny rails, etc. and of course the look is...incredible. If you want to have fun with rapid shoots practice, this is the one.
At my air rifle club a friend of mine brought one of these in after a three month wait to get it ,he got the same results at 25yards so I know he will not recommending it to anyone
after your very interesting review it would not be for me but i did buy the sig sauer m17 after watching your programme and i am very happy with it very accurate and very realistic thanks for your reviews as i am new to your programme thank you
As a consumer journalist myself, I've got to applaud your honesty there Andy. I was also excited about this thing. Sure it wouldn't take Werner Von Braun to sort a trigger-spring but... oh my Siggy aunt! I guess it's nowt to do with the barrel, but the loading/shifting-belt system must have air blowing out all over the show. When all the best airgun manufacturers have retreated from trying to make an accurate semi-auto airgun, consider it a message sent. Had I shelled out £500 I'd have a seriously Sauer taste in my mouth.
Steyr appear to have managed it with their hunting 5 , but it do'es cost a lot more .
I think thats more due to the available markets being smaller than those for a bolt action. Also because a semi auto airgun would require a double action trigger to operate the bolt which wouldn't be as good as the triggers in bolt action guns.
Ofc the trigger is the smallest cause of accuracy issues in this gun. But if you could do it with a regular bolt gun running a similar mag system you could get some excellent potential out of it.
Great reviewer and appreciate it.
I was eye balling this. Really like the trigger mechanism after using the artemis p10. It's a absolute piece of from this in depth review. Never looking at it again. Thank you.
Thanks for doing this review. Was considering one in the future but that trigger enough to put me off. Stick with the Sig I already have. Great vid as always.
Nice review Andy. That trigger resetting thing must be something for the international or UK market. Several other reviews I've seen on this gun show the trigger just being squeezed consecutively to fire shots. There's no trigger reset step involved.
I'm here two years later and my immediate reaction to this is that semi-automatic air-rifles are totally legal in the UK. It's FULLY automatic air rifles that are not. What a weird trigger that is.
Oh man, the gun is so cool and reasonably priced.... Almost went to see it, but this test proves it's useful only for backyard plinking.
want to refute some things.. first you can raise the energy level by using an air bottle of higher pressure, i'm using 1200 psi and getting a consistent 12FPE.. also a silencer CAN be used, the barrel end is threaded. Third and final, with the suppressor, i'm getting consistent 1 inch groups @ 50 meters. USA version
Would this mess up any seals and will this still be legal in uk
Good review as usual👍, it was good to hear you tested three of them to confirm it is a good looking fun plinker for the Walter Mitty brigade and definitely not a serious hunting rifle.I guess you wont be getting a Christmas card from Sig though😄,..honesty is always the best policy.
Again, wonderful and very educationally satisfying job. Thanks! Loving how you cut through the marketing junk. American market here. Semi auto allowed so no trigger fiddling. Only appeal is the 30 round clip. And the relative low price. But, I'm a results guy. Pass on this one.
really enjoyed that was looking to re start target shooting with the military looks and was looking at this from the paper spec, and its a dam shame as it could be so much better, accuracy a no no as is the power.. so it saved me lots of wedge and ill look for something else...Thanks good fun review from another UK lockdown..
Thanx as usual Andy
Andy,
Very accurate review (the only thing about this rifle that is 'accurate') - I have one, and it is a disappointment.
The butt pad has cracked at the top (too much pressure on it when you tighten it against the bottle.) NOT a warranty issue they say.
Remember SIGs strapline "shoots like a SIG, because it is one"
Oh dear.
And - it's LOUD - as you say, if you can't fit a silencer|moderator, you will scare off any quarry, not good if you can't hit it.
Thanks for another great show, Andy.
US version is just over 12ftlbs with correct trigger action and half the price .
Says it all really.£500.00 LOL get a grip.
i really envy the US gun laws, sucks living here in that regard. Even with a criminal record I could still get powerful and bad ass airguns there...
@@Meloncholymadness yup...you could buy an airforce texan....a Quackenbush (.45) ...all airguns are not firearms here....
How much is that in us $ ?
@@fairfax_fran5106 about $750.00
Eman Tide. Yes we get ripped off for everything in the UK.
I am very satisfied that the seller I ordered mine from canceled my order, and I instead purchased 2 300 bar bottles and various china regulators, then bottle fed my Marauder pistol to 12 FPE range and superb accuracy. The 2nd bottle and reg setup went on the Air Force Escape UL. Yes I am happy with my purchase ;)
Shame, I was considering one of these, but like some of my ex-girlfriends from many years ago, they looked good, but....well, you can guess the rest
Take a ride across the border...
Facts! 💯🤙🏽
Also the flash screws off so you can put a silencer on and the hand rail is m-lok so you can easy fit a laser etc
Thank you🙏
mine loves hades - I can plink away at spent shot gun cartridges all day at 30m, also the regulator is easy to get to and you can get different regs for it up to 120 bar
All rifles are a mint bit of kit!! Good all for lots of things!! Lv it n lv the channel so keep it up n coming!! ❤❤😊😊
Great review as usual Andy. Thank you. Disappointing results for this airgun considering the hype. I'll stick with the BSA, and leave the milsim stuff in my paintballing and CO2 cabinet. 👍
Kawał dobrej roboty ☺ miło się ogląda. Jak by co to kupionym w polsce pistolecie spust działa bez potrzeby cofania go palcem
what?
Hi, just a quick question. If I use a 10 shot mag and only use 2 pellets, can I leave the mag in the gun( not cocked obviously) or will it damage the mag over time.
Wow...I'm bummed and relieved at the same time.
I was set to buy this, but after watching your review, I think I'll pass on this one!
Thanks for saving me money on this one Andy!
Thank you for this review from your newest subscriber.
I want to know how good this is for setting steel target drills. Sure, it's not 9mm nor 5.56, but is it close enough to be considered a practice tool?
You can twist the end off it to add a silencer
Apologies if this has already been covered, but other than the .22 pellet size, how is this any different to fitting the Best Fittings HPA kit to the original MCX? I have done this and the results are excellent. If you already have an MCX then get the HPA kit, not the virtus.
I'd still have second thoughts about buying this even if it was half price.
I have the mpx..I'm a bit disappointed with the power..but it is good plinking fun.
The semi auto function on the US version simply has a second spring in the trigger much that is missing from ours. There is one but not the secondary. Place a secondary, and you have that function return as it's simply removed via the removal of that secondary spring.
been useing my SIG VIRTUS , AND i can tell you its accurate . iam useing rws 11.9 gr . and a pellet lube .... it took a little longer to zero in . but in the end was knocking out the bull at 30 yards . the pellets where split and very flat . the power felt very good ... got to cronny next ... fitted silencer , with adaptor from best fittings ... buy this rifle its fantastic shooting ...
You could also your a ring to the trigger allowing you to pull the trigger forward in-between shots
Well Tested and sensible review I was initially excited but after this thankfully I’m not anymore
I love mine to be honest.. looks awesome..feels great..it is LOUD..
josh langley - hey josh, I haven’t mod’d mine at all to be honest and its hard to shoot in the back garden so much during lockdown as its so loud and may freak the straights out..
josh langley hey man let me know if you know of any mods i would be really interested anyway...
Every shot requires you to change the position of your hand it doesn’t shoot straight it’s got no power. SIG made such a big deal about this and what a huge disappointment.
Brilliant review excellent please keep up the good word
dear airgun manufacturers we want more of this
Right up to when you announced the price I thought you were going to say it was on sale in the toy department for £99.99. At £500 they can forget it! Thanks Andy and her indoors ;-)
Another great review Andy. 👍
It would be interesting to discover if the inconsistency in accuracy is down to:
a) pellet deformation due to loading system;
b) barrel issues, or;
c) not enough power causing the rifle to be more pellet fussy.
Or, all of the above!
Personally, and even though only CO2, I'd rather have the Lee Enfield replica - even if just for nostalgia.
probably the due to lack of power and the loading system mate :/ its a pitty really as this pcp looks absolutely amazing and could easily trick a new shooter into thinking looks=performance. such a shame
This is reminding me of the h&k usc debacle.
Jeremy Clarkson of airguns. I enjoy your videos good sir!
I got one of these when they first came out and unfortunately only saw your review after the fact and just stumbled upon this review again so thought I'd have another watch.
My Virtus is now currently in bits, as i had to dismantle it after it blew up internally.
I will be ( attempting ) to sell the magazines, pellet belts and bottle in an attempt to recoup some money on this absolute piece of trash.
After the trigger on my Benjamin Armada literally sheared in half at an appallingly positioned grub screw after a slight knock and a ridiculous lack of parts or customer service from crosman, I have vowed never ever again to purchase a US made air rifle. £1500 of air rifles, and no air rifles.
One day hopefully I will have a brocock ranger xr or an s510 tactical.
One day.
Keep up the good work with the channel and the quality content Andy.
I only bought my walther ppq M2 because of your review and then you went ahead and showed me the glock gen 5 t4e. I was sold as soon as you rattled the damn thing.
Tell me about the scope mounts,... where possible I like to retain the option of using open sights when I have a scope, and those look like they have a decent line of sight and clearance. That's the only bit of this rifle I'm interested in at this point.
Great review Andy, big fan of your show.
I felt the same when i got mine and i must say very disappointed but with a little work i got mine to shoot a 3 inch group ate 30 meters and shooting power of 10.8 and 11.2 foot pounds. There is lines inside the magazine belt and they damaged the pellet so i removed them and the inside of the gun is the same as the mpx model with metal fittings to the left and do the right with a copper pipe in the middle, the fittings or what ever they are called above the valve have small diameter inside so by enlarging the inside a little i managed to get more power from it.
Hope this info helps someone
And thank you Andy for the really good shows 👍👍👍
Getting one in day or two is this fix pretty easy find and fix? Thanks cheers
I agree with everything that’s been said about the gun BUT does anybody know what scope was being used? Now that did interest me, as a fan of bullpups I could find a use for a small compact scope like that.
Thanks for the great review,
Been looking at one of these for a while and I will not be buying one now.
Not sure if youve done one but the walther reign is a good pcp to review :)
Your vidios are awsome
Good review , I know what to do / not do now .
I almost bought one of these, I’m definitely glad I came across this video before I did... that trigger action is definitely a deal breaker too.
Apart from the trigger action! Is it a good gun? Is it 12 foot pound? Is it accurate? Does it break down?
@@thetgrenadegranada1570 I decided not to buy one after seeing this video review.
@@raven69600 what is bad about it? Personally the trigger situation is not a problem for me
@@thetgrenadegranada1570 I love the design all, but the trigger would be a pain. I’m looking at a few others that are similar to this type.
@@raven69600 what’s the power on this gun
Good review, so is it a UK thing to have the trigger push back? There are more reviews wit a real semi auto trigger as fast as your finger can move. Hope you know Andy
Whoa just realized how lucky we are here in the US - we don't have a trigger that sticks like the UK version. For us its true semi-auto. Sorry Brits, its your laws!
Your so right I thought living in CA was bad
Wish i knew that first!!!
I changed my mind twice today. Now I am buying it. If the trigger restriction is only good for England, then we're good in CA (I thought it was a pinky state, but there are worse)
@@remeslo I am in CA too, yup no sticky triggers!
@@OmarDelawar what about the rest of negative comments?
Hi Andy , Iam one of your biggest fans . But today Iam dismayed 😩 about this Review today . You don't seem to like anything about this Rifle ? .
I tried to buy one 2 weeks ago through a friend in the trade ? But they where sold out everywhere ✅ Next batch available is May ? . So why are they selling out fast if there a load of Rubbish ? ... I have SIG SAUER P326 Pistol , after first using it I found it to be pellet fussy 😭. It using the same belt system . But when I got the right pellet ! Boy did that change things , more power and accuracy. Please give this SIG RIFLE ANOTHER REVIEW, AND WHEN YOU GET THE RIGHT PELLET, let's see those figures. I love and appreciate all Air guns /rifles and find this review out of sorts from you Andy . I love the looks and potential of the rifle . Thank for your Review . Cheers Simon ....
Not sure what Andy has gotten wrong, it's the third review I've seen of it (1 of an American version and 2 UK versions) and they have all made the same conclusions. Great for plinking but inadequate for hunting. Sure you may find a pellet to group slightly better but there's not much you can do regarding the low power. I also cannot see how the belt mechanism can ever be as accurate as a pellet that is probed into the barrel.
Reeves airgun channel has done a series of videos on his UK Sig and tried various ways of improving it which sounds like a good watch for you if you haven't seen it already.
I hear Sig are already working on improvements so maybe wait for MK2? Anyway good luck in your search and hope you have better luck if you get hold of one.
James Killala thank you for the info , will check it out . Yes I would never take the Sig hunting , it's not for that . I have many uther Rifle for that . Maybe I will write to Sig and ask them ! Why they got the PCP so wrong ? Iam still friends with Andy , just bought one of the AAR jackets it looks and wears fabulous. Have a good day .. Si
I'm presuming that SIG aren't fussy about the quality of rifle they've allowed to be made under licence by this maker. Shame, as you say the P326 and my M17 appear to be on another level but this may be due to a different licenced maker. Perhaps as the pistols are used as training models in the US forces and law enforcement then they had to get those models spot-on.
Nick Bea Hi , thank you for your comments. I wonder who made the Sig Virtus ? It would be good to hear whot Sig have to say about points raised. I wonder when they might up date the PCP ? I think the barrel need changeing ? . Yes the Sig pistols a fab
Can any compressor fill the bottle. I'm not sure, if you have to do it with a special compressor, or a tire compressor is fine
Am liking the magazine idea, will give it a year or two for more of better quality for hunting to come out, looking at this as more of a prototype for airgunning atm,looks nice but thats it, that 30rnd mag on a decent 40m accurate 12flb gun would be nice at some point.
Yea. I think Sig is actually going to release a gen2 version of this one at some point in the future.
It would seem as though the British model and US model are different. My buddy has one that does amazing
You are the best!
Another awesome honest review video! Thank you!
-I have waited and been wanting this rifle for a long time now. Waiting for the newer upgraded issue of it coming out on the market before buying it.
I have owned the co2 MCX for several years and loved it (despite all of it's flaws). Videos since this Virtus came out has shown this has given mostly about 8-9fpe (or at least the UK version) and that it has not even nearly been as accurate as the hunting rifle styled PCP rifles. Does not surprise me though, since being a long time owner of the old co2 model. Parts and fittings within are not as accurately manufactured on this one as on target PCP rifles. Personally do not recommend a bipod long way out on the front handguard - but if, then lighten up the rifle by the grip. The barrel is quite long, is not fitted into place that long within the main body and the thin plastic handguard I believe does not much support the barrel either. I personally shoot only up to 20 meters with my co2 MCX - and I would not go any much further away with this one straight-out-of-the-box. The style/looks of this PCP does not really either imply this is a hunting rifle. Personally just want a military styled, sub 25m paper plinking rifle that does not cool down as the co2 MCX does. If this Virtus can shoot more consistent than the co2 version for several magazines without remarkably dropping in power - and even AS hard as my co2 MCX shoots it's first 5-10 shots - then it is all enough for me. Never thought these to be match target airguns - but yes, still is fun to use them as such either way.😁 Do get 2cm groups with my co2 MCX with a red dot from 15 meters with the 10 first shots (then power starts dropping - and fast, with 12g cartridges and adapter. Slower power drop with 88g cartridges)..
Great honest review there. I had been quite excited in waiting for the numbers. At £500 ish, it is an epic fail from Sig. For that kind of money it wants to be at least a consistent 10ftlbs +. The claim on the box that its good for small game and with its accuracy issues it needs to state that the claim is intended for 10 metres and below. Otherwise you are going to have guys and gals who do not have a chrony who go straight into the field trying to pick off rabbits and squirrels and just injuring them, causing them pain. All the best from lancashire and stay safe.
Just for info the muzzle brake unscrews revealing a 1/2UNEF thread. Best Fittings now make a 1/2UNF converter to fit most air gun moderators. I use a Weihrauch mod and it is much quieter. I agree it’s a plinker but does offer a saving over CO2, and is much more accurate than my old MPX.
you can add a moderator to the gun to quite it down . you just have to buy the adapter.
It should be marketed as a fun gun and priced that way like the Umarex mp40 co2 two hundred quid ish lots of fun and does what it says on the box .
You could fit Magpul bits to the m-loc front rail, picatinny rails etc' Very expensive for what it is, I believe Sig put it out in the US for $300US., nearly £500 over here, crazy.
Aye almost bought this rifle cuz it was a Sig Sauer. Now Aye’m glad aye passed on it.. Sounds like it ready for the rubbish bin, it tis. Thank you for ur honest review !!!
Cool 😄👍