Anyone have a Sig 556?

Vile Shadow · Nov 29, 2014

Since according to Nate at Engage, along with some other folks, these are still legal, anyone have a Sig 556?

THIS version....---->http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProductDetails/sig556-classic.aspx

...NOT this one---->http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProductDetails/sig556xi-standard.aspx

NateIU10 · Nov 29, 2014

We don't have any in stock, but I'm pretty sure we can order them direct from SIG.

Lerlactl · Nov 29, 2014

Had a swat version a few years back, I got rid of it. Nice gun, but it was just too front heavy for me.

Hog Sniper · Nov 29, 2014

Sling Blade... Send me an email. I should be able to get that gun. I tried to PM you but its disabled.
Thanks

highrockguns@gmail.com

Vile Shadow · Nov 29, 2014

Hog Sniper said:
Sling Blade... Send me an email. I should be able to get that gun. I tried to PM you but its disabled.
Thanks

highrockguns@gmail.com

I have it set to contacts only. Try it again.

DutchV · Nov 29, 2014

Duffy's had a 556XI Russian in stock yesterday. Which isn't exactly the the same as either of those, but it's sure close. (Don't bother calling; it's not there today. But Vince can order you one.)

Vile Shadow · Nov 29, 2014

DutchV said:
Duffy's had a 556XI Russian in stock yesterday. Which isn't exactly the the same as either of those, but it's sure close. (Don't bother calling; it's not there today. But Vince can order you one.)

I appreciate the suggestion. :thumbsup:

But I'm lookin' for the one that looks like the classic Swiss battle rifle, notwithstanding the fact that the 556 takes AR mags.

Scott7891 · Nov 30, 2014

Sling Blade said:
I'm lookin' for the one that looks like the classic Swiss battle rifle, notwithstanding the fact that the 556 takes AR mags.

It makes logistical and economic sense if you like stocking up on mags and already have an AR.

Swiss mags are not cheap or readily available. Plus they can be banned from import without any prior notice. Unless SIG USA starts churning them out it is best to stick with the 556 unless you are a collector who has to have the original magwell.

I shot mine a few days ago and it was sweet. No malfunctioning and great accuracy. I have the 4th Gen that has the ambidextrous, redesigned magazine release that must have been built during the transition to the xi version. It definitely is an improvement overy prior SIG's which is why I am glad I waited to finally get one.

Vile Shadow · Nov 30, 2014

Scott7891 said:
It makes logistical and economic sense if you like stocking up on mags and already have an AR.

Swiss mags are not cheap or readily available. Plus they can be banned from import without any prior notice. Unless SIG USA starts churning them out it is best to stick with the 556 unless you are a collector who has to have the original magwell.

I've seen the Swiss 30 rounders going for 60 bucks a pop. :shocking:

The purist in me was at first cringing at the thought of AR mags in a Swiss rifle, but for duration of my stay here in the Peoples' Repubic, that's the only option. At least the lower isn't serialized on Sig rifles, so that leaves an option for later.

I shot mine a few days ago and it was sweet. No malfunctioning and great accuracy. I have the 4th Gen that has the ambidextrous, redesigned magazine release that must have been built during the transition to the xi version. It definitely is an improvement overy prior SIG's which is why I am glad I waited to finally get one.

Thanks for the review. :thumbsup:

janklow · Dec 1, 2014

Scott7891 said:
Swiss mags are not cheap or readily available. Plus they can be banned from import without any prior notice. Unless SIG USA starts churning them out it is best to stick with the 556 unless you are a collector who has to have the original magwell.

what non-banned-in-MD SIG takes Swiss magazines, though?

Vile Shadow · Dec 1, 2014

janklow said:
what non-banned-in-MD SIG takes Swiss magazines, though?

You could put a Swiss style lower on a 556xi if you felt so inclined.

Pushrod · Dec 1, 2014

I've had one for years and I have never experienced a problem with it. Breaks down easily for cleaning and shoots whatever I feed it. Only downside is it is a bit weighty, but nothing close to a deal killer.

janklow · Dec 2, 2014

Sling Blade said:
You could put a Swiss style lower on a 556xi if you felt so inclined.

fair point

Vile Shadow · Dec 2, 2014

Just called 4 places and struck out.

One said they have 'em on back order, so that must be the case everywhere.

BLACKTALON · Dec 2, 2014

Sling Blade said:
Just called 4 places and struck out.

One said they have 'em on back order, so that must be the case everywhere.

no no no buy a pap m92 be done with it lol

rob-cubed · Dec 2, 2014

You'd probably be better off searching for one used on the forums. I got mine off Arfcom, for the price of a new one, complete with both an AR-friendly plus rock and lock lower and a few different mags. The upper is the serial'd part. The rock and lock lower is cool but since it takes proprietary mags, it's more of a curiosity. And I'm not a big fan of the transparent Sig factory mags, while the tech has gotten better trans mags have historically been more prone to cracking. Just don't trust lugs made out of plastic.

I haven't shot it a lot but it's been reliable with the mags/ammo I've tried. Trigger is rather good for an issue rifle, otherwise it shoots like a heavier AR. Decent accuracy. The piston system is much lighter than an AK.

My only complaints are the folding stock is a little substandard, being non-adjustable and hinge pin retainer is a poor design. And early Sigs had some known feeding issues.

You are welcome to try mine on for size one day.

Vile Shadow · Dec 2, 2014

BLACKTALON said:
no no no buy a pap m92 be done with it lol

Negatory. Already got a couple of them.

rob-cubed said:
You'd probably be better off searching for one used on the forums. I got mine off Arfcom, for the price of a new one, complete with both an AR-friendly plus rock and lock lower and a few different mags. The upper is the serial'd part. The rock and lock lower is cool but since it takes proprietary mags, it's more of a curiosity. And I'm not a big fan of the transparent Sig factory mags, while the tech has gotten better trans mags have historically been more prone to cracking. Just don't trust lugs made out of plastic.

I haven't shot it a lot but it's been reliable with the mags/ammo I've tried. Trigger is rather good for an issue rifle, otherwise it shoots like a heavier AR. Decent accuracy. The piston system is much lighter than an AK.

My only complaints are the folding stock is a little substandard, being non-adjustable and hinge pin retainer is a poor design. And early Sigs had some known feeding issues.

You are welcome to try mine on for size one day.

The offer is much appreciated. :thumbsup:

But that won't be necessary. After much research, and in light of it's not quite perfect but close enough resemblance to the Swiss military issue tool, I've decided that I WANT!

schnejerator · Dec 11, 2014

Sweet. What's the deal with the flash hider plus folding stock... or did I miss something?

Vile Shadow · Dec 15, 2014

schnejerator said:
Sweet. What's the deal with the flash hider plus folding stock... or did I miss something?

You have to either pin the stock, or pull the flash hider and replace it.

schnejerator · Dec 15, 2014

Sling Blade said:
You have to either pin the stock, or pull the flash hider and replace it.

Does a compensator/brake have to be welded staked, etc? (16" barrel issues aside, I'm curious about MSP and copycat interpretation). And does this work have to be done before the transfer can happen?

Anyone have a Sig 556?

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