Hartle_L 0 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I finally got to check out a new Sig556 today. I didn't get to shoot it only handle the weapon but, it seemed like a nice rifle. Has anyone got one of these rifles or fired one? I wouldn't trade my 223 AK for it but it may be a nice addition to the collection Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SOPMOD 254 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) I finally got to check out a new Sig556 today. I didn't get to shoot it only handle the weapon but, it seemed like a nice rifle. Has anyone got one of these rifles or fired one? I wouldn't trade my 223 AK for it but it may be a nice addition to the collection My buddy just bought one and we slapped a Trijicon on it and went to the range and WOW! That sucker is an accurate,light kicking Mofo!! The SIGs are the only rifle's that turn my head away from Kalashnikovs anymore and they are essentially a Kalashnikov based weapon with many upgrades and improvements. Notice the bolt and carrier?It's basically a Kalashnikov B&C cut at the trunnion junction and modified for a removable piston/oprod segment If they were available in 7.62x39 and 7.62x51 domestically my Saigas would become second echelon weapons. Other than the lack of a chrome lined barrel I think there is no better weapon in the world than the SIG 55X series of rifles with my favorite(not available here) SIG/SAPR in 7.62x51 NATO being the pinnacle. Edited February 15, 2008 by SOPMOD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhound 91 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I've got one in the gun safe, but I have not yet fired her. I sort of hate to get her dirty. However, I think she may accompany me on a trip down to Cobra's place, where we will try her out. Mine is the optics ready version without any hard sights. So, I've got to figure out what I want to do for optics. Any suggestions? WJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vultite 57 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 nice guns, i'm waiting for the masada with interchangable barrels to come out..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo.Kermes 1 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 My supplier has them in stock, I can order you one https://www.vikingkittyarmory.com/catalog/5..._order_firearms SIG M/556 RIFLE 16" STD FIXED SITES $1,505 SIG M/556 RIFLE 16" STD HOLO SIGHT $1,565 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Can't wait to check her out WJ. That one at Jim's the other day got my mouth watering... I've been reading about them in one of the new G&A mags and they sound pretty awesome..."more like an AK than an AR". http://www.gunsandammomag.com/117_0308NS/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Genocide 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Been playing with my brothers while hes in Afghanistan, put around 1200 rounds through it now never had a problem. Very accurate, light, reliable, and in the future will have many after market parts. Going to do a furniture swap with Magpul CTR, B&T 55X hardware and changing out the Iron's for Aurora Industries Iron sights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HateTheSnow 29 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 If I ever run across one of the originals made by Swiss Arms for anything less than a small fortune, I'll grab it in a red hot second. While the Sigs (US made) are still nice, they're a distant second IMO...and yes, I've had hands on with both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nwcid 0 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 (edited) I have one and it is pretty cool. I have only run about 120 rds through it though. I am going to get a chance to give it more of a work out this weekend though. I have a C-More site mounted on mine. I plan on adding an ACE side folder soon. . Edited February 21, 2008 by Nwcid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SOPMOD 254 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 If I ever run across one of the originals made by Swiss Arms for anything less than a small fortune, I'll grab it in a red hot second. While the Sigs (US made) are still nice, they're a distant second IMO...and yes, I've had hands on with both. Uh,they are the same weapon basically and the people who make them here were brought from Switzerland to make them. What's the difference besides the furniture and the ability to take M16 magazines(which is superior in my mind). I am only asking because I have been a 55X fan for years but thought $5,000-$7,000 was a little pricey for a rifle that cost the equivalent of $1000USD in 1995 in a Swiss gun club store. All of the actual functional parts are interchangeable with the Swiss parts(except mag release and bolt catch) and I'm fairly certain that some of the parts are imported from Switzerland since they are not going to ship millions of dollars worth of casting and forging equipment here to make parts for a rifle that will not likely sell more than a few thousand units. Why is the 556 a "distant second"? There were expensive retrofit kits to put an M4 stock on a 55x available in Switzerland as far back as Y2K and they thought they were doing the US market a favor by making it with an M4 stock from the getgo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuAside 2 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 as most europeans, i'll much rather have a Sig 550, 551 or 552. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
one good cop 0 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 I got one 556 SIG and will have another before the end of the year.. My favorite 5.56 in the safe....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronswin 26 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 I have been seriously considering the 556 since handling one at the Hampton Gunshow. Basically, a Swiss-engineered version of the AK-47 operating system using M-16 magazines and a very good trigger right out of the box. What's not to like? I would have bought one if it weren't for the MSRP of around $1400. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gauge 0 Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 (edited) Just traded my (6+1 fixed stock)SPAS 12 for a SIG 556....... 1. Does anyone know where to get a one piece "easy takedown" hinge pin for this 556? My buddy told me that one (a pin) exists and wil lessen the use of a screw driver. Answer (edited: Aurora industries 55x piot pin) http://auroraind.net/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=35 2. Question about sig plastic mags with coupler........ are they worthy? 3. eotech 512 works great for benelli M4 with slugs, how about the same for this 556? Does the eotech still allow me to see through the flip up Samson front sight and rear? Thanks.......from new 556 owner! Edited March 8, 2008 by Benelli M4 SPAS12 user Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gauge 0 Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 (edited) Just shot my new SIG 556 today during the Mar 8th 08' winter storm, here in Ohio. The damn tolerances are tight at 22 degrees and the rifle was wet with snow falling and jammed with PMC bronze .223 ammo. It ate up the last 20 rounds of wolf .223 ammo last night in the dry cold for a solid show of rapid firing. Today the rifle bolt was very slow to come foreward after each round was fired, thus jamming and misfiring. I love this rifle, but I will stick to my Wasr-10 AK when "Schitt" hits the fan in the snow! ..............I love this piece,...... its junky, but its gonna make your day when it doesnt mess up due to cold weather or other issues. Edited March 9, 2008 by Benelli M4 SPAS12 user Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Genocide 0 Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Did you try changing your gas setting? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gauge 0 Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 (edited) Did you try changing your gas setting? I have heard not to shoot the rifle on the 2nd slanted gas position, and that this was for an emergency only. I was told to remedy the problem instead of using this 2nd gas setting. I did not use the 2nd position and tried new mags and ammo. The problem has somewhat gone away. A detailed post is now in the Sig556Forum.com lounge Q&A.... titled (cold wet weather jamming) Edited March 22, 2008 by Benelli M4 SPAS12 user Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SuAside 2 Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 the second position of the gas port really is only for when you've fouled the gun so badly that it starts clogging up. so if it's clean and you're getting jams from ammo that usually isn't a problem, you really shouldnt use the second setting. something else is amiss... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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