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October 18, 2012, 05:46 PM | #1 |
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556 Classic rockin,or don't come knockin?
Never a great one for resisting temptation, I'm looking at getting the 556 next.
I would love to hear from owners past and present, anecdotes from your buddy, online data, whatever. Would you now, or have you ever bought or shot a Sig 556 classic. How does it stack up compared to other AR's, the works. Please and thank you! |
October 18, 2012, 06:15 PM | #2 |
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I do not own one.
But I wanted one pretty bad when they came out. I really didn't like where they positioned the magazine release and I didn't like the weight and at the time I was looking at them the front handguards were junk and no folding stock. Then I did research. It is fine for a fun gun, but there have been WAY too many examples of very poor quality control and failures for me to trust them for "serious" use. Maybe they have gotten better.
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October 19, 2012, 05:02 PM | #3 |
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I have one of the early ones, with the M4 style stock and fishgill handguards.
The only problem I've had with it is a small tear in the rubber dust lips (through which the charging handle cycles). Sig replaced it and included a straight charging handle in the process. Otherwise, it has been accurate and 100% reliable. It's a little more front-heavy than most ARs, but not unmanageable. Since new, I've changed out the buttstock for a VLTOR and replaced the fishgills for "Swiss style" 550 handguards, and installed several sight setups. I also installed a Magpul MOE trigger guard, which required enlarging the front hole (no turning back now). Overall, it's been a pleasure to own and use.
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October 21, 2012, 12:23 AM | #4 |
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I have a classic swat and really like it since it's something different than an AR and has been reliable. Recoil is very mild, even less than an AR. It's more of a push and no spoing in the stock.
It does have a few issues/draw backs, but most can be cured with $. It is a bit front heavy and clunky, especially with the aluminum quad rail. I put a forward pistol grip on mine to improve handling, especially since the quad rail forend is so fat when the rail covers are installed. I didn't like the factory sliding folding stock since it was very rattly with a lot of play in it. I bought an aluminum folding AR stock adapter and put a Magpul CTR stock on it. The rear diopter site had a lot of play but I cured that with some duct tape on the rail to tighten it up. I have since removed it to put a mini ACOG on it. The original SIG mags were crap and made the thing jam constantly, but I haven't had an issue since using GI mags. Overall, if I had to choose only between an AR and the 556, I'd go with the AR since a bit more ergonomic, lighter and parts are more common. The 556 does make a nice addition to a collection and if it were the only thing available as a "go to" gun, I wouldn't feel undergunned. |
October 22, 2012, 03:15 PM | #5 |
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I put one on layaway. I really like the folder stock with adjustment, and the clean lines of the 550 forestock.
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October 24, 2012, 08:01 AM | #6 |
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Have fun!
If you ever want to put an M4 style stock on it you can get an adapter here http://www.shop.doublediamondsupply....DSGADTM401.htm they make VERY high quality products; you will not be sorry. |
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October 24, 2012, 11:25 AM | #8 |
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New collection potential
But I like the classic folder, and sought it out. Now I'm wondering if I need a fish gill to keep it company!
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