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ArmyGuy45 · 12-15-2007, 06:14 PM

if you had the choice would you go with a SIG 556 over an AR?

sorry if its a double post but nothing came up on the search for sig 556 or 556

Sharkbait · 12-15-2007, 07:07 PM

I have held the 556 and REALLY liked the balance and feel of the weapon but have not fired one. My brother is a range instructor for his PD and their SWAT team and has fired every SMG and assault/battle rifle available to NATO units and most ComBloc weapons (FBI Submachinegun Instructor School) and he is quite the ColtSnob. That being said his favorite is the full auto Sig rifle. NOt because it is a Sig, there is a nasty rumor that he threw a Sig 220 over the PD Range burm fter multiple FTF's

although there are no credible witnesses, he is not partial to Sig in general but is a fan of the LE version of the rifle you are inquiring about.

**nikon777** · 12-16-2007, 12:51 AM

My next rifle?

Krackels · 12-16-2007, 10:09 AM

IIRC, the Sig 556 uses AR15 magazines and is compatible with AR stocks.

IMO, the Sig 556 seems to be a more reliable and easier to clean variant.

bigun · 12-16-2007, 05:36 PM

the SIG comes with no sights and has a flimsy charging dingus.

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12-15-2007, 06:14 PM	#1
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,419	AR vs SIG 556 if you had the choice would you go with a SIG 556 over an AR? sorry if its a double post but nothing came up on the search for sig 556 or 556 __________________ US Army 2005 - Present XD45 Compact - My Carry Suresights Springer Precision Trigger Kit/Bar ( needs install ) NRA Life Member Myspace If they take my guns, ill carry a sword! Last edited by ArmyGuy45; 12-15-2007 at 06:26 PM.

12-15-2007, 07:07 PM	#2
Sharkbait XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 463	I have held the 556 and REALLY liked the balance and feel of the weapon but have not fired one. My brother is a range instructor for his PD and their SWAT team and has fired every SMG and assault/battle rifle available to NATO units and most ComBloc weapons (FBI Submachinegun Instructor School) and he is quite the ColtSnob. That being said his favorite is the full auto Sig rifle. NOt because it is a Sig, there is a nasty rumor that he threw a Sig 220 over the PD Range burm fter multiple FTF's although there are no credible witnesses, he is not partial to Sig in general but is a fan of the LE version of the rifle you are inquiring about. __________________ Red Ryder BB Gun Tom Mix pocket Knife A Bad Attitude A Seriously Disgruntled Wife

12-16-2007, 12:51 AM	#3
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12-16-2007, 10:09 AM	#4
Krackels XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 19,017 Blog Entries: 5	IIRC, the Sig 556 uses AR15 magazines and is compatible with AR stocks. IMO, the Sig 556 seems to be a more reliable and easier to clean variant. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin America's Third Parties --- Duping the Foolish and Idealistic since 1832. PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

12-16-2007, 05:36 PM	#5
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,713	the SIG comes with no sights and has a flimsy charging dingus. __________________ Springfield Loaded Stainless,Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Beretta 92D Centurions x2, 92FS, SIG 229 SAS, CZ75, and several other weapons that give Liberals nightmares.

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