m4c's opinion on SIG 556 classic

**dmancornell** · 02-24-11, 15:42

Originally Posted by Templar

Off center/out of spec rails has been an issue with these.

From what I gather it's the forearms rails that are off center, and the receiver rail is out of spec. Former is a non-issue since I will not get a quad rail forearm, but the latter would be a dealbreaker. I'll have to do more research and see if the receiver rail is an ongoing issue.

**hickuleas** · 02-24-11, 15:53

The Sig 556 rifles that i purchased are the last of the Sig's i will buy unless a used W German 220 comes my way. Mine work great for my purposes but i am not using them in a life or death situation. They require too much aftermarket items to make the suitable for me.

**kal** · 02-24-11, 16:06

I'm telling you right now, the sig556R in 7.62 soviet is sure looking attractive.

I've always wanted a 7.62x39mm with an easy to use ambi selector switch and this is it.

**lloydkristmas** · 02-24-11, 17:59

Originally Posted by kal

I'm telling you right now, the sig556R in 7.62 soviet is sure looking attractive.

I've always wanted a 7.62x39mm with an easy to use ambi selector switch and this is it.

IF the x39 556R is reliable, then I can see a couple advantages it might have over a standard AK. Longer sight radius and better selector switch being the biggest ones. If the rail was in spec and solid, I'd dare say it would be a decent AK alternative.

Thats IF its reliable, and well made, however. At the rate Sig is going, thats a lot to ask for.

**Phazuka** · 02-24-11, 18:28

Originally Posted by scottryan

The only people that are qualified to comment on this matter are people that own both a SIG550 series gun and a SIG556.

If someone doesn't own a SIG550, then they are not qualified to comment about how there SIG556 is "just as good as" or a "military grade weapon" like the SIG550.

So, if you want to claim your SIG556 is the same as a SIG550 and you don't own a SIG550, your post is irrelevant.

No Scotty. Owning both does not make one more qualified than someone who just has a 556. Stop with the BS, posthaste. It's tiring.

**Phazuka** · 02-24-11, 18:31

Originally Posted by dmancornell

I did a search on this forum and found threads justifiably praising the SIG 550, but not much on the SIG 556 classic. Now that the price is around $900 I'm giving it some thought.

Basically I have a bunch of DI guns and would like to play around with a piston gun.

Anyone here have feedback on the classic? Not interested in the regular SIG556 due to ugly furniture.

For honest, non-biased, NO BS reports on the 556 or 556R, report to sigarms556.com website.

Intellectually honest information is awaiting you there.

**SteyrAUG** · 02-24-11, 18:56

Originally Posted by Phazuka

No Scotty. Owning both does not make one more qualified than someone who just has a 556. Stop with the BS, posthaste. It's tiring.

He is correct in the context he stipulated, IF comparing it to a military grade SIG.

If comparing it to other military grade weapons, you would need to own one of those as well.

But you can own just a 556 and comment on the performance of that particular rifle alone.

**S-1** · 02-24-11, 20:10

Originally Posted by SteyrAUG

He is correct in the context he stipulated, IF comparing it to a military grade SIG.

I think people are just sick of Scottryans arrogant attitude. He seems to want to talk with authority regarding weapons, TTPs and the "real world", but fails to list what makes him the expert when called on it. It gets old.

Here's a couple of threads that he avoids the questions after pissing people off....

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...498#post864498
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread...723#post876723