SIG 551 info

scottsk · January 14, 2000, 08:23 PM

Anyone out there have any info on the SIG 551 or similar SIG rifle? I've heard that they are excellent rifles and very expensive. I've been to many gun shows around the US and have never seen one anywhere. Are they even available in a semi-auto configuration?
Thanks

fal308 · January 15, 2000, 10:43 AM

The 550 and 551 are occassionally seen here in USA though the semi-automatic versions were included in the import ban. Also a while back parts kits were being sold though no receivers were available AFAIK.

The Sig rifles are great weapons, wish I had a couple.

blades67 · January 16, 2000, 02:36 AM

The SIG 550 and 551 are LE/Government Only. Unless you have a FFL, you are SOL.

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~Blades~

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mussi · January 19, 2000, 04:58 PM

Since I'm in the Swiss Army, I have one at home. Precise, cool
mag coupling feature, useful folding stock. It
could be even used to do some bayonet fighting, but
I'm not a friend of this practice.

Controllability in full-auto is not bad, but better stay
on the 3-burst to save ammo. If you want a controllable
full-auto gun, get an AUG. Also, scoping the rifle can be
tricky and is usually quite expensive.

The main thing with that rifle is that we can't use it as
makeshift ladder anymore like the SIG 510/AMT thingie (actually,
the Stgw57 in Swiss Army). Also, the cartridge lacks
long-range punch.

January 14, 2000, 08:23 PM	#1
scottsk Junior Member Join Date: January 14, 2000 Posts: 14	Anyone out there have any info on the SIG 551 or similar SIG rifle? I've heard that they are excellent rifles and very expensive. I've been to many gun shows around the US and have never seen one anywhere. Are they even available in a semi-auto configuration? Thanks

January 15, 2000, 10:43 AM	#2
fal308 Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,992	The 550 and 551 are occassionally seen here in USA though the semi-automatic versions were included in the import ban. Also a while back parts kits were being sold though no receivers were available AFAIK. The Sig rifles are great weapons, wish I had a couple.

January 16, 2000, 02:36 AM	#3
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	The SIG 550 and 551 are LE/Government Only. Unless you have a FFL, you are SOL. ------------------ May your lead always hit center mass and your brass always land in your range bag. ~Blades~ Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat!

January 19, 2000, 04:58 PM	#4
mussi Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2000 Location: Berne, Switzerland Posts: 757	Since I'm in the Swiss Army, I have one at home. Precise, cool mag coupling feature, useful folding stock. It could be even used to do some bayonet fighting, but I'm not a friend of this practice. Controllability in full-auto is not bad, but better stay on the 3-burst to save ammo. If you want a controllable full-auto gun, get an AUG. Also, scoping the rifle can be tricky and is usually quite expensive. The main thing with that rifle is that we can't use it as makeshift ladder anymore like the SIG 510/AMT thingie (actually, the Stgw57 in Swiss Army). Also, the cartridge lacks long-range punch.