Recently I had the privilege of trying out the A2 sight tower by Damon at True Shot Technologies, specifically made to fit the 1522. Right out of the package it was evident that the sight was quality built and well finished.
I know that others have used spacers to allow fitment of a regular A2 front sight to the 1522 barrel. The advantage here is that there is no modification required. The sight rings are custom fitted to the 1522’s barrel diameter. Installation is as simple as sliding the sight on and tightening the bolt on the base of the sight rings. Best of all, for those who like to switch up the look of their 1522 from time to time, taking the sight off is just as easy and doesn’t mark up the barrel.
The model I received had two Lugs below the sight rings. One for putting an 8/32 cap head screw in to tighten. And the other with a hole drilled for presumably putting a sling mount. I ended up grinding the forward lug off because I live in NY and while the forward lug is not a bayonet lug, I don’t want to take the chance that it would be confused for one. I believe Damon at True Shot Technologies now has a model available without the forward lug.
The sight base comes without the post, detent and detent spring. What I did was to take those off of the factory front sight and use them in the A2 sight. They fit perfectly, no issues. I placed the front sight post as you would for mechanical zero, as well as the rear sight and bam I’m on paper with not too bad of a grouping. Sorry I don’t have pictures of that session, but take my word for it, as long as you aren’t mounting it crooked, the sight will get you on paper from mechanical zero (as any good sight should). To make sure the A2 sight was lined up straight, I left the factory one on and lined the blades up. If the sight post (now in the A2 sight) lines up and is in the center between the factory sight blades, chances are you are gtg.
The other thing I decided to do was to make a mock up gas tube. All I did was use a length of 1/8” steel rod. If you happen to have an old mid-length gas tube laying around, that would be better. I didn’t so I opted to use the rod. I had to wrap the end with some tape so that it fit snug into the gas tube hole in the sight. This was just something I thought to do on a whim. It may have looked better had I done a full A2 conversion using normal hand guards and a delta ring.
Over all I have been very impressed with the sight. I like how it looks on the gun and how it is made for the gun as well, not a conversion. The sight adds a nice weight to the muzzle. Something I like when bringing the gun up onto a target.
I’d say if you are thinking of doing a full A2 conversion for your 1522, or if you just like the look of the A2 sight base better, then I recommend using this A2 sight by True Shot Technologies.

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That looks awesome.

I like the look of the rifle with that sight, I have been debating for a while if I want to get one.

Here's mine! I really enjoy this sight and thanks again, Damon at True Shot, for making this possible! I don't have a fake gas rod, but then I didn't really need that the way my sight is mounted.....

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I have one of Damon's A2 sights and it really adds to the look of the 15-22. I highly recommend this sight if you are looking for an A2 conversion, for the price it is fantastic. No gun smithing involved, just slip on and tighten. As PainterlyShotgroup said, it does not mark up the barrel. It's accuracy is great and I don't know why S&W hasn't contacted TrueShotTechnologies for a contract to install these on every 15-22. It is truly one of the nicest, easily installed add-ons I've seen. It really ranks with the Shoo Wrench and PainterlyShotGroup dust cover. Be the first on your block to get one. Well Don Damon.

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Ok, you win the debate, get one! You will look good shooting it, and everybody will envy you. And in the self defense mode, looking into that muzzle everyone will think it's a full size AR. I don't think anyone will notice the difference between .22 and .223. You deserve a treat today.

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Great review PSG! And thanks for sharing the photos!

I agree this is an easy and sure fire way for anyone who wants to convert to a fixed sight post and different forearm! And the best part of all is the ability to switch back to box stock in a few minutes! Much easier than the route I went

Very cool front sight, has visual apeal in addition to extending the sight radius, but I like the capabilty to remove the front sight sos as to allow a for low mounted scope (center of my NCStar Mark III tacical 2-7x32 is 1.25 inches above rail). Was curious if Damon had any plans to produce a pic rail front sight base that matches the hieght of the factory handgaurd rail sos one could mount the same plane factory detachable front sight.

Smiling Bob

You're asking if he's going to make a bolt-on FSB with a MIL-STD-1913 rail, that's the same height as the factory S&W quad rails, so someone could buy it, bolt it onto their barrel, and mount the plain-jane factory front sights to it?

CrazyFingers,
Yes I am, it’s a thought, is there a problem with that? Would like to give the impression of a real gas block while slightly increasing the sight radius and avoid having to mount my optic on a riser to see above the fixed A2 FSB. Furthermore, if the gas block pic rail was the same height as the factory rail on one could avoid having the additional cost of purchasing a taller gas block height front sight.

Smiling Bob

No problem, just trying to clarify what you were asking. Frankly, I doubt there would be much if any market for what is essentially a cosmetic front site mounting block, when you can just attach the front sights to the factory polymer quad rail. Other than gaining an inch or so in sight radius, there's no practical benefit. It sounds like something you'd probably need to machine yourself, or have it contracted out as a one-off item. Not cheap, I imagine.

CrazyFingers,

I totaly misread what you were saying, compadre. Please accept my apology if I came off rudely as I am curently taking Prednisone for a sinus infection, and my fuse was non-existant.

Smiling Bob

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Majorlk,

Sorry about that, the defailt forum skin had white lettering on a blue backround, when I edited my post I chose white lettering because it wasn't showing up well in black . Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

Smiling Bob

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