If I wanted to replace the bolt carrier in my Sig 516...
I know the 516 isn't a favorite around here, but I got the thing for a good price ($1,000) complete with several Pmags and barely fired.
That said...it has the original bolt carrier that Sig got sued over, the LWRC...if I wanted a spare, where could I find one and what is the model number or type associated with it.
I've searched for this info....data overload...too much info, some probably right and some probably wrong.
I just want a straight answer.
Re: If I wanted to replace the bolt carrier in my Sig 516...
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Originally Posted by
Iraqgunz
Does the carrier you have indicate it may fail? If not, I would focus more on the bolt. Be advised because of the design you can only use one built and designed for a piston carbine specific to you model.
My guess is that if you truly need a carrier, you will need to get it from Sig.
No...no sign of imminent failure....just thought it'd be good to have a spare.
Sig doesn't seem to want to sell parts...and I don't need a complete upper.
Re: If I wanted to replace the bolt carrier in my Sig 516...
Hell no I ain't selling it...I'll run it until breaks.
Re: If I wanted to replace the bolt carrier in my Sig 516...
It seems odd that a person can't get an LWRC carrier...I understand them being pissed and all...but I didn't steal from them, I'm just an unsuspecting consumer that bought what is a good rifle...I didn't know about all the drama that had taken place.
Re: If I wanted to replace the bolt carrier in my Sig 516...
No...I haven't, but as I understand it they had to change the bolt carrier after the lawsuit...I'd prefer to stick with the LWRC...you know, if it ain't broke don't fix it.
I'm just trying to figure out what works with what and what doesn't...and what I can actually get my hands on for replacement parts.
And that does include the bolt itself...so if anybody has any info, it would be appreciated.