Blackeagle

$1,299.95 according to the SIG website

Is it really any different from the SIG 550 series? I thought it was just a semi-auto 550 modified to accept AR mags and built here in the U.S.

JT

I was under the impression that it was new design, but I may be wrong.

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razorblade

Speaking of operating system, what kind is it? From my initial impression, it looks like it could be a variant of of the FN-FAL family. Although, the buffer tube strikes me as AR 15. I've seen AK 47's with aftermarket buffer tube stocks, so I could be wrong there.
My bet it's FN-FAL's adjustable gas block design.

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Blackeagle

Well, according to SIG, "The SIG 556 features the same high-performance two position adjustable gas piston operating rod system engineered by SIG’s sister company Swiss Arms"

p8riot

$1050 at my dealer (he gives me the LEO discount) MSRP otherwise.

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JT

That's not bad. I expected a lot more.

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razorblade

Have I said that's a nice looking rifle.

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srfl

I will buy at least one....probably two.

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AKsrule

The new SIG is a short piston Gas operated rifle.
It will use any magazine which fits in an AR15 type rifle.
There will be different stocks and forends available both from SIG and
other manufacturers.

I believe SIG is very serious about getting some market share
for this type of rifle , and when they get production geared up
they should be widely available.

If you are seriously considering getting a high end 5.56 semiauto
rifle , you should study the pros and cons of different makes ,
and then give the SIG careful consideration.

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