I have not owned one, but I have shot one of the new models and want one. Just don't have the money to trade up from AR right now.
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Sig 556 owners sound off...
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and you didn't insert anything in to stop the slop? I touch every 556 I can get my hands on to test the slop, they are all loose. 1 time I felt a very tight 1, which is odd, sure enuff I opened it and the dealer inserted a rubber washer to close the slop. it doesn't affect functionality of the gun. I just don't like loose fitting guns. I test AR15s for the same thing before buying.
Traded mine but regret it.
Pros: rock solid reliability, AR mags and controls, piston system, more accurate than me, diopter sights (some don't like them, but I did), trigger different but nice
Cons: heavy, expensive, plastic handguards are crap, folding stock was mediocre
I had the classic model but some others may have better hand guards.
Pros: rock solid reliability, AR mags and controls, piston system, more accurate than me, diopter sights (some don't like them, but I did), trigger different but nice
Cons: heavy, expensive, plastic handguards are crap, folding stock was mediocre
I had the classic model but some others may have better hand guards.
After two friends, one of which who teaches for Suarez Int., told me how great a platform the 556R was I started researching them to the point that I felt like it was worth trying.
Glad I did. I've been very impressed with it. It is well on the way of being my main "Go-to" rifle.
It may not be the "be-all, end-all" rifle but it does a pretty good job of addressing the deficiencies of both the AR & AK platforms... at least for me.
Compared to AK's:
It is as reliable.
It is more ergonomic than an AK but uses most standard AK mags.
It has a stable rail mount for an optic in a traditional location that is fast & instinctive to find.
It has less perceived recoil
It is apparently more accurate... at least than stamped receiver AK versions.
Compared to AR's:
It has a more powerful round that is more affordable to shoot as well as readily available (vs. .223 but especially when compared to .300 B/O.)
It uses a piston operating system which is preferable to gas impingement
It has a side folding stock & folds down to only 26".
There are a few negatives (having no backup sights is ridiculous) but overall it does a good job of combining the two platforms.
Glad I did. I've been very impressed with it. It is well on the way of being my main "Go-to" rifle.
It may not be the "be-all, end-all" rifle but it does a pretty good job of addressing the deficiencies of both the AR & AK platforms... at least for me.
Compared to AK's:
It is as reliable.
It is more ergonomic than an AK but uses most standard AK mags.
It has a stable rail mount for an optic in a traditional location that is fast & instinctive to find.
It has less perceived recoil
It is apparently more accurate... at least than stamped receiver AK versions.
Compared to AR's:
It has a more powerful round that is more affordable to shoot as well as readily available (vs. .223 but especially when compared to .300 B/O.)
It uses a piston operating system which is preferable to gas impingement
It has a side folding stock & folds down to only 26".
There are a few negatives (having no backup sights is ridiculous) but overall it does a good job of combining the two platforms.
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I tried one wanting some positives but decided I would just run my SGL21 instead when I wanted to shoot that round. That trigger was really weird (I think I was doomed from using SD Geissele AR triggers, although I like the G2 on my SGL) and the rifle felt out of balance to me compared to a 7.62x39 AR I had at the time (front heavy).
It was very reliable and never had a hiccup. I was looking forward to running AK mags instead of the ASC mags for the AR (hard to load/not real easy to find). I REALLY hoped Id fall in love with it. but it didnt grow on me at all.
x2 on the lack of sights...I felt cheated on that.
as far as expensive, there are certainly some great AK options in the 1100-1300 range.
^ Just like handfit on a pistol, a rifle has to feel right to the shooter.
The Gissele is a great trigger. The Sig felt better once I adjusted it & got used to the reset
The Gissele is a great trigger. The Sig felt better once I adjusted it & got used to the reset
Kvar has an arsenal 762x39 for $999 right now if it hasn't sold out already. But I've seen the 556r for $50 more so not a big price difference.
Just depends on what you want.
Good input yall and.I appreciate it. Anyone have a set.of Midwest Industry sights for sale or trade shoot me a PM. I got mine used and it came with a C-More red.dot.with an attached rear sight but no front sight. I am gonna.take .the C-more off (just aint my taste) and go with a differnet optic and a set of irons for back-up. Want to take it to range and put it thru the paces before I put too much $$$ into it and am forced to keep it.
Nope, Its factory, I can't even see light or anything through the upper and lower.
