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

"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.

I wanted one before I watched this. Now I don't.thanks Andy.

You give REALLY great in-depth reviews ( unlike pretty much every other non-baselined KZfaq "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 ).

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.

Now that is a good review. It covered absolutely everything.

The most impressive thing I saw was your extremely inexpensive, yet effective way of attaching the chronograph to the barrel. Well done!

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

£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.

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 . 👍

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.

I love mine. Decked out with grip, red dot, and tacticle flashlight.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 ....

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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

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.

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.

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

7:00 This is because it regulates the pressure so you can have more in the tank to have more shots but at 1100psi

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

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.

I have the mcx co2 sig and I love it for pest control!

The 1200 psi is the regulator pressure ,the 2-3 thousand psi is the bottle pressure

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

Another great and honest opinion of this air rifle cough cough stay safe Mr and Mrs AAR

Yes you can put a can on the front . The muzzle break is removable and you can put a silencer on the rifle no problem !

Great reviewer and appreciate it.

US version is just over 12ftlbs with correct trigger action and half the price . Says it all really.£500.00 LOL get a grip.

You can twist the end off it to add a silencer

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

I got the Sig MPX airgun, it's really nice and alot of fun! Was considering this rifle before the review, but after seeing what the trigger is like, that's a deal breaker for me. Sig MPX upgraded with PCP tank is a much better deal!

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)..

Jeremy Clarkson of airguns. I enjoy your videos good sir!

I love mine to be honest.. looks awesome..feels great..it is LOUD..

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.

Try the predator gto pellets

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.

I think I’ll go with the normal mcx 177 with moc silencer its much more accurate, but great video fella 👍🏼

For anyone on the fence about getting one, id say get it. Got mine a few days ago and I couldn't be more happy with it. Feels really well built and good quality, plus putting accessories on it is good fun. This air rifle is much more than just a back garden plinker. One more thing, the charging handle is fully functional and the gun won't shoot without using the charging handle. I know a lot of people say it's just for show which confuses me, because its simply not. You can de cock the virtus PCP by pulling back the charging handle, then pulling the trigger and letting go of the charging handle. Hope this has helped at least someone :)

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!! ❤❤😊😊

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.

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 ;)

It would seem as though the British model and US model are different. My buddy has one that does amazing

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.

Love mine but I agree the power is dissapointing. The repeat facility & feel of a real rifle is great though.

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.😁

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.

Jacket's looking REALLY GOOD, Andy!

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.

Kawał dobrej roboty ☺ miło się ogląda. Jak by co to kupionym w polsce pistolecie spust działa bez potrzeby cofania go palcem

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!

I've found my Virtus to be very pellet sensitive, when I first used it with JSB Exact Jumbo it was all over the place, the groups looked like I was using a shotgun! It was so bad I sent it back to get it checked. However when I got it back and tested several different pellets I found the best and most consistent where H&N Sport Field Target Trophy 14.66g & Accupell F.T. 14.66g with inch groups at 20 yards. Trying the RWS Hobby flat head the group was more consistent but the zero was way off where both the H&N and Accupell where. Energy with the 14.66g is 9.2Ftlbs. In essence I've found it to be very fickle with ammo. Not the rifle I hoped for but fun none the less.

I have the MPX CO2, similar gun but more of a extended pistol than a rifle. Obviously I use it for plinking and target shooting at 20 yards. I surprises me that the PCP (MXC) is so inaccurate as my MPX is very good with an added red dot. Very good review though. To me £500 could be spent on a much better PCP, take the SMC Vista Alpha that you reviewed. £400 and then spend £100 on a decent scope you have a remarkably good set up. Big Dan's review is also a good review of the SMC.

Very complete review, Thank you. I like the belt fed mag, the accuracy and power level, are unacceptable..............

Co2 pistols are more accurate than that "pig in a poke",and half the price!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎

dear airgun manufacturers we want more of this

I'd still have second thoughts about buying this even if it was half price.

I have the same gun and it doesn’t have that trigger problem as fast as I can pull the trigger is as fast as the pellets come out

I got rid of some rats with this one. It does the trick. Accuracy not a problem.

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 SO YOU KNOW IF YOU TAKE OFF THE MUZZLEBREAK THERE IS A 1/2X20 UNF. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE BASIC RANGE POWER AND QUALITY. I HAD TO TAKE IT APART TIGHTEN ALMOST EVERY SCREW AND LOCK TIGHT IT. THE CLEAN IT AND PUT IT BACK TOGETHER. AND IT WAS ACCULLY VERY VERY ACCURATE. IT IS AT BEST A 1-1.5 INCH AT 50 . I DID SEE A FLUX IN ANYWERE FROM 505 TO 556. I TOOK OUT THE POT METAL BEVEL WASHERS AND PUT HIGH QUALITY ONES IN ITS PLACE . IM NOW AT A FULL 1200 PSI AND GETTING 625-635. WITH JSB 14.3 AND A RESPECTFUL 570- 600 IN JSB 15.89. IT NEEDS WORK AND THE QUALITY CONTROL HAS TO BE TOTALLY WORKED ON. I WISH AND HOPE THAT I CAN UPGRADE IT TO 20-25 FTLBS. AND REPLACING THE BARREL ALSO. GREAT JOB AND KEEP UP THE WORK

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.

That target looked like a dot to dot puzzle 😄

"It's a stupid turd of a rifle." Review done. Next!!

Great review thank you.🙏 Sig dropped the ball on this one, come Sig get your $h!t together!

Thanks for your rigorous investigations. Always enjoyable and detailed. Invaluable really.

I saw a lot of complaints regarding reliability of these MCX replicas. Plenty of reports stating their seals go frequently, jam and have issues with internals going bad without any ability for Sig to send replacement parts. Some guys were on their second or third gun after just a few hundred rounds. I love the tactical look, even if it’s just for target shooting for fun, but such a price point I would expect some pretty decent quality control. Especially so when the likes of Gamo can offer such solid and well performing budget PCP’s like the GX 40/250.

Man, always great videos,,, Why doesn’t anyone including you show how to fill the air in these things?

you can add a moderator to the gun to quite it down . you just have to buy the adapter.

Barrel is threaded to so you can put a can on it

I shot one of these at the British shooting in February and I hit every thing I pointed it at. I bought one and at first was a little disappointed with it out the box but I had just bought the artimis pp750 which had blown me away with how good it is and I was not expecting much from that gun. The sig needs to be set up right ie right pellets and scope and making sure every pellet is seated right in the belt but once you get it right it shoots pretty well its no hunting rifle but for basic target and pinking and even speed plates it's lots of fun. The trigger is easy to adapt to once you get the hang of it. You can fit a silencer to it I have one on mine but becareful as at the factory they are put on so tight you can unscrew the barrel I had to use grips to remove mine I've been told the UK distributor has complained about this and newer batchs should be easier to remove. I see this gun more like a project and once you get it right it's lots of fun.

Thank you🙏

I have not only fitted a adapter for a silencer with good effect, but also run the bottle at 1500 PSI with no ill-effects noted at all! Thus the gun is very adaptable, and Up-powered still remains accurate.

Hmm, not sure why my comment was removed. All I said is that the US version is indeed 12 ft/lb. and it's important for the viewers to know. It's accurate (less than 1" grouping at 40 yards) with the predator GTO pellets.

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.

I love your channel and I think your really funny

I was going to buy this but Drapers did put me off saying it didnt have very good results. I Glad you have confirmed this. I wont be wasting my money. Ps can you try and get hold of the new Hatsan Invader and see if this will float our boats? Ps keep up the good work, and keep safe.

As usual an honest and informative video, ideal viewing for all airgun users.

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.

Take a shot everytime he says "nicely"

I wish I saw this video first . I guess It will be a plinker . I originally thought it would be great for a follow up shot on small game but I probably won't even try at all

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.

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..

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.

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

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.

I guess the newer ones sold in the USA got better. Mine kicks ass.

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

In Australia we would say it would make a good tomato stake.