Sig 551s are inbound.

[JoshNC]

Yah that's probably a bad idea, an opinion letter might look like intent. Just read what I wrote until you can grasp it.

Anyway, looked at that JDI website, no mention of the SIG rifles other than numbers, no pictures- nothing. I hope they realize that most gun owners are not on Facebook for a reason. If they didn't have word of mouth I'm sure they'd have a hard time selling anything.


7n6

You misunderstand. I did not suggest an opinion letter. I suggested that having Mark Barnes' opinion on the matter would be worthwhile. Big difference. Also, ignorance of the law is not a defense in having broken the law. I do not advocate writing letters to ATF, however I do lean on attorneys to help guide me in legal matters.

[RetroRevolver77]

You misunderstand. I did not suggest an opinion letter. I suggested that having Mark Barnes' opinion on the matter would be worthwhile. Big difference. Also, ignorance of the law is not a defense in having broken the law. I do not advocate writing letters to ATF, however I do lean on attorneys to help guide me in legal matters.

Well if it's over five years old since any configuration change- then it doesn't matter.

That's really the question you want to confirm and you can use what I gave you earlier.


7n6

[SteyrAUG]

Blasphemy!

Swiss SIGs are expensive and certainly not for everyone. They are so elegant IMO, akin to owning a Rolex that shoots. A Rolex is not for everyone either. A Casio or Timex will keep fine time, but a Rolex is a Rolex. And a Swiss SIG 55x is a Swiss SIG 55x. Expensive? Yes. Overpriced? That is a matter of perspective. Overhyped? Again a matter of perspective.

I don't consider $2800-$3500 to be overpriced for a Swiss SIG. Consider what pre-89 550s and 551s cost and these are a real bargain relatively speaking. Also consider the fact that these are not likely to be imported forever. Eventually the current imports will be sought after by collectors and all the fence sitters will say "I should have purchased one when they only cost [insert current market price]".

And more importantly, Swiss SIGs are the only thing I've seen that can compete with a Colt AR in terms of accuracy. I don't own a 416 so I can't offer an opinion there even though I've heard good things about them too.

Reportedly, they are superior to Colt rifles in extreme winter climates in terms of reliability but I'll have to take the word of other experts on that as mine haven't been winter tested much.

I'm assuming they are more reliable than Colt rifles being based upon the AK platform, but honestly I've never had a Colt rifle fail me and I've been shooting mine since about 1981.

But to me they are part of a grouping of "reliable, dependable, accurate" rifles of which Colt, SIGs, HK93s, Valmets and a few others all qualify. If it was just about money, I'd probably buy one AR for half or a third of the cost of some other options. But I'm lucky enough to have other options.

[RetroRevolver77]

And more importantly, Swiss SIGs are the only thing I've seen that can compete with a Colt AR in terms of accuracy. I don't own a 416 so I can't offer an opinion there even though I've heard good things about them too.

Reportedly, they are superior to Colt rifles in extreme winter climates in terms of reliability but I'll have to take the word of other experts on that as mine haven't been winter tested much.

I'm assuming they are more reliable than Colt rifles being based upon the AK platform, but honestly I've never had a Colt rifle fail me and I've been shooting mine since about 1981.

But to me they are part of a grouping of "reliable, dependable, accurate" rifles of which Colt, SIGs, HK93s, Valmets and a few others all qualify. If it was just about money, I'd probably buy one AR for half or a third of the cost of some other options. But I'm lucky enough to have other options.

Looking forward to these SIG's when they arrive to see how they pan out.

7n6

[peruna]

Looking forward to these SIG's when they arrive to see how they pan out.

7n6

They left Switzerland on Friday, so it will be very soon.

[KTR03]

They left Switzerland on Friday, so it will be very soon.

They are arriving in Dallas (from New Jersey) tonight. Apparently getting shipped out tomorrow. Which means Sig 551 by the weekend!

[RetroRevolver77]

They are arriving in Dallas (from New Jersey) tonight. Apparently getting shipped out tomorrow. Which means Sig 551 by the weekend!

Did you get a stock for it? Whose going to weld on an extension for you?

I may get two but that would require me moving a ton of other items since my collection is so organized.

[Barfly76]

Until I receive my SBR tax stamps, I plan on running Sig 556 AR adapter backplates with a brace/tailhook/whatever. The 551 and 751 firearms both ship this week.

[hotrodder636]

Does anybody have any pictures or more details than the very little I can find on FB about these?

[KTR03]

Does anybody have any pictures or more details than the very little I can find on FB about these?

What kind of details are you looking for? They are San Swiss 551 pistols, with diopter sights, 1 in 7 twist barrels, and integral flash suppressors. 50 are coming in and they are going for low 3's. Considering what LE/Preban 551s are going for, these are a real bargain. 200 bucks or so for a stock, 10 bucks for a hinge pin, 200 for the tax stamp and you have a brand new 551 SBR for several grand less than an old 551. Ping me with questions, and I should have mine by the end of the week.