Anyone try OEM .22LR kit Sig or Beretta?

[socalbeachbum]

I'm wondering if the Sig factory .22LR conversion kit for the P226 is reliable since is from the factory?

and Beretta, for the 92FS, same question.

I would guess they are quality parts, but as most 22 autos are, somewhat fussy on what ammo is used?

I'm pondering getting a 226 or M9/92 and this is one last point I'm researching

 

[9mmepiphany]

I have the factory .22lr conversion for the SIG P226. It worked fine with a couple of alloy framed 226s I tried it on, but was a bit finicky when mounted on a 226ST. I had the kit fitted to the 226ST (my teaching gun) when I had action work done and it has been flawless since then.

I've always fed it the factory recommended CCI MiniMags and have no complaints...I can't speak to the use of other brands of ammo

 

[Radagast]

I had the Beretta Practice kit for a number of years, sold it with my 92FS.
Accuracy is plinker grade only, good enough for training and fun, not for any type of scored competition.
Reliability was excellent, minimal lubrication required, never failed to feed/extract/eject. I ran a reduced power factory D model main spring and had occasional light strikes in single action, a follow up double action shot would always ignite them. I used CCI Standard Velocity ammo, which also proved reliable in a number of other .22s which were problematic with other ammo.
The adjustable sights are three dot style and give basically the same sight picture as the fixed sights on the 92FS 9mm.
The safety is functional and lacked the 'snap' of the 9mm safety, but otherwise duplicated it in style and feel.
The .22 slide is aluminum, so there is a change in balance/feel from the 9mm.

My take? A reasonable investment, especially if you don't reload and want to train on mastering double action trigger transitions.

 

[socalbeachbum]

nice to hear, thanks!

 

[marb4]

I have the Beretta kit for my 92FS. Works great and lots of fun. Kind of pricey but still a great addition to a great pistol.

 

[PO2Hammer]

I had the Sig kit on my 220 and it was very nice. More accurate than my CZ Kadet kit. It did need a break in with quality HV ammo (Stingers, MM's) before it would shoot the cheap stuff. Mine shot Stingers very, very well.
I would buy one again.

 

[cougar1717]

I agree with Rad's review above, but would add that the Beretta practice kit must have ammo with a very round nose. The feed ramp is very steep. These have worked for me: CCI Minimag RN, Win Super X RN, Rem GB, CCI stinger (mostly ok, may have issue with a couple b/c of the longer case), even Rem TB (fed fine, certain percentage wouldn't fire, as usual), Fed 510 (flawless, if anyone can find any!). Do not try to use any conical nose bulk pack ammo unless you enjoy frustration or wish to instantly turn your kit into a jam-o-matic. Bulk pack Winchester and Federal with the conical nose may feed 2 or 3, but eventually gets caught at the base of the cone and stovepipes.
Also, putting the kit on can be difficult (at times) because the guide rod can get caught on the frame of some guns. And be careful with disassembly. That thin guide rod isn't under a lot of spring pressure and is holding a relatively heavy barrel assembly in the slide. If it slides out of the notch, it will fly across the room.
I like the adjustable sights. Minute of pie plate at 50yds standing is achievable.

 

[Jessie James 58]

I have 22 conversions for most of my pistols, they are fun to shoot, Very accurate, and at least in the past, cheep to shoot. I have the Sig 220 with a 22 conversion, the first 50 rounds had some problems but after that it has worked like a champ.

 

[Radagast]

I forgot about the fiddly assembly. Never broke it but occasionally took a couple of goes to get it on.
Eventually it became my 'introduction to auto pistols' gun for new shooters and I left it assembled as a .22lr. Long trigger pull, obvious sights, exposed hammer, functional safety, and balance near the grip made it quite good for that role. I used my S&W Model 18 for introduction to revolvers, it had similar traits.