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malkore · 07-12-2006, 02:15 PM

looks sexy as hell....but to me it's just another AR clone with a fancy look, and a wicked MSRP.

I'll stick to my Stag AR15

XD45ACP · 07-12-2006, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by malkore

looks sexy as hell....but to me it's just another AR clone with a fancy look, and a wicked MSRP.

I'll stick to my Stag AR15

I'm guessing you don't know anything about the Sig 550 series of rifles it's based on. It has a completely different gas system(uses a piston) and is in no way based on Stoner's AR15 design. The only thing in common are the accessories it uses and the magazines it takes.

To tell you the truth, it's much closer in design to an AK47 than it is an AR15.

Apdl · 07-13-2006, 12:48 AM

thought id put up some pics

The Knight Of Light · 07-13-2006, 07:41 AM

with the exception of that 550 gas piston operation and slightly different internals....

16" barrel
AR Stock
Similar to aftermarket AR grip
AR MAGS!(although there are plans for conversion to SIG mags)
Rails on the fore-end
Oh and look at that Flat top.
Oh yeah and pitiful 223 performance

AR
Clone!!!!!!!
Get an AR instead save money. Buy ammo.

But seriously AR clone or not, who is to say for sure how it shoots till someone actually gets one!! I will stick with my Home built AR that has consumed over 1500 rounds so far with no malfunctions, and was 500$ cheaper!

Krackels · 07-13-2006, 02:58 PM

Looks very functional and the specs look impressive but the price tag and the ar15 wannabe look make me not want one.

I definately like the piston action, but I think there are better avenues for piston actioned .223/5.56mm rifles.

XD45ACP · 07-13-2006, 10:34 PM

Here's an actual Sig 550.

I'm willing to bet you will be able to get standard 550 type furniture including the side folding butt-stock if you don't like the "AR look".

The Knight Of Light · 07-13-2006, 10:49 PM

According to Mike Bane on Shooting Gallery, there will be mods for the receiver to allow the rifle to use SIG mags, and to use the original handguards and other furniture. The interview was with a SIG arms rep at the SHOT show.

fastboy · 07-13-2006, 11:59 PM

Now why does sig have to do this? Why don't they just come up with the gun in its original 550 furniture? Now people have to buy the gun and then buy the mod kits in order to get a gun back to it original flavor, what a waste of money.

The Knight Of Light · 07-14-2006, 12:08 AM

Waste of money for you is more money for them.

XD45ACP · 07-14-2006, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastboy

Now why does sig have to do this? Why don't they just come up with the gun in its original 550 furniture? Now people have to buy the gun and then buy the mod kits in order to get a gun back to it original flavor, what a waste of money.

My guess is, it's designed for an American market(being built here and all). They are hoping for large orders from law enforcement departments. If it's compatible with the gadgets that are available for ARs, then they can sell more. That's why it takes AR magazines for instance.

In my opinion, they improved upon the 550 design. I would love to have one with a 14" barrel and side folding stock.

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The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska(sublocated at a Sandy location far, far away) Posts: 8,868 Blog Entries: 13	with the exception of that 550 gas piston operation and slightly different internals.... 16" barrel AR Stock Similar to aftermarket AR grip AR MAGS!(although there are plans for conversion to SIG mags) Rails on the fore-end Oh and look at that Flat top. Oh yeah and pitiful 223 performance AR Clone!!!!!!! Get an AR instead save money. Buy ammo. But seriously AR clone or not, who is to say for sure how it shoots till someone actually gets one!! I will stick with my Home built AR that has consumed over 1500 rounds so far with no malfunctions, and was 500$ cheaper! __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

07-13-2006, 02:58 PM	#15
Krackels XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 19,562 Blog Entries: 5	Looks very functional and the specs look impressive but the price tag and the ar15 wannabe look make me not want one. I definately like the piston action, but I think there are better avenues for piston actioned .223/5.56mm rifles. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin PA Roll Call

07-13-2006, 10:34 PM	#16
XD45ACP XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 186	Here's an actual Sig 550. I'm willing to bet you will be able to get standard 550 type furniture including the side folding butt-stock if you don't like the "AR look". Last edited by XD45ACP; 07-13-2006 at 10:37 PM.

07-13-2006, 10:49 PM	#17
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska(sublocated at a Sandy location far, far away) Posts: 8,868 Blog Entries: 13	According to Mike Bane on Shooting Gallery, there will be mods for the receiver to allow the rifle to use SIG mags, and to use the original handguards and other furniture. The interview was with a SIG arms rep at the SHOT show. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

07-12-2006, 02:15 PM	#11
malkore XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: eastern Nebraska Posts: 646	looks sexy as hell....but to me it's just another AR clone with a fancy look, and a wicked MSRP. I'll stick to my Stag AR15

07-13-2006, 11:59 PM	#18
fastboy XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MI Posts: 1,395	Now why does sig have to do this? Why don't they just come up with the gun in its original 550 furniture? Now people have to buy the gun and then buy the mod kits in order to get a gun back to it original flavor, what a waste of money.

07-14-2006, 12:08 AM	#19
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska(sublocated at a Sandy location far, far away) Posts: 8,868 Blog Entries: 13	Waste of money for you is more money for them. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

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