Thinking about a sig 556 for my next black rifle. Anyone have any insight into how they are? Thanks
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sig 556
- Thread starter tj western ma
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I think the best way to sum it up is reliable but heavy.
Sig is currently running a promotion where they give you a free 522 if you buy a 556. Not sure how that would work in MA though as there is no compliant 522.
Sig is currently running a promotion where they give you a free 522 if you buy a 556. Not sure how that would work in MA though as there is no compliant 522.
I just bought my first Sig handgun so I'm kind of infatuated with Sig right now. That said; for my first AR the general advice I'm hearing is to stick with the more modular and parts-friendly AR-15. At least to answer the question, "If you could only own one AR"...
I have a Sig 556 as well, I love it. Changing out the hand guards will lighten it on the front end. It's simple to field strip, it has a reliable piston mechanism and, if I ever move out of this commie state, I can easily slap a folding stock on it. Can't do that with an AR. It's really more of a cross between an AK and an FAL.
A few people here have them.
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/90930-Show-me-your-Sig-556
There are plenty of accessories for it as well, stocks, breaks, rails etc. Granted not as much as an AR though.
A few people here have them.
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/90930-Show-me-your-Sig-556
There are plenty of accessories for it as well, stocks, breaks, rails etc. Granted not as much as an AR though.
+1 on what Blitz1 said. They are nose heavy. They run awesome with a suppressor, but then again your back at the weight issue. Spare parts are hard to get from Sig, asscesories aren't cheap. Be sure to pick up a Griffin charging handle if you run optics to prevent yourself from mashing your fingers between the optic and charging handle.
I bought it from Ty at American Weapons Systems, he is right up in Rindge NH. He runs a small business out of his house and he is a Sig dealer. He has great prices too!
http://www.americanweaponsystems.com/
Send him an e-mail at ttaylor AT AmericanWeaponSystems.com (so the spam bots don't grab it)
I bought the pelican case at Bass Pro, and the scope at opticsplanet.com
http://www.americanweaponsystems.com/
Send him an e-mail at ttaylor AT AmericanWeaponSystems.com (so the spam bots don't grab it)
I bought the pelican case at Bass Pro, and the scope at opticsplanet.com
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I had a 556 that I sold because I needed the cash. Overall, I thought it was a really nice rifle. It's a big heavy, but not enought to bother me. Mine was reliable and accurate. I thought it was a cool/fun gun to own. The only negatives for me were 1.) no folding stock in MA - part of the sell of a pistol AR for me is the folding stock and it's a drag that you can't own one here 2.) this is a minor issue, but I didn't like the fact that one of the take down pins requires a tool to unscrew.
Overall a really nice rifle. The fact that it takes AR mags is a HUGE plus IMO.
Overall a really nice rifle. The fact that it takes AR mags is a HUGE plus IMO.
