First pics of SIG 553-US carbine. Time to get excited?

**variablebinary** · 03-15-11, 02:17

We all know the SIG USA made 556 sucks for many reasons.

Well what would happen if Swiss Arms decided to make a 55x carbine that took AR15 mags, and had an ambi mag release. Wouldn't that kick ass!!!

Now this is what the 556 really should have been.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asfgR...layer_embedded

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...553-us-at-iwa/

**Magic_Salad0892** · 03-15-11, 05:34

Is this made by SIG USA, or it's foreign counterpart?

**memphisjim** · 03-15-11, 06:52

Pretty cool but I still fawn over more classical ar looks

**96 SS** · 03-15-11, 07:45

Interesting, but where is the welded optic rail?

**dudley2112** · 03-15-11, 09:31

im pretty sure its an actual Swiss rifle

**scottryan** · 03-15-11, 10:21

I'd still rather have swiss mags and the stamped lower.

I don't see how this is 922r compliant with just a new lower, so it would be a SBR dealer sample.

**SteyrAUG** · 03-15-11, 14:34

Originally Posted by 96 SS

Interesting, but where is the welded optic rail?

They aren't welded on real SIGs. There are mounting points for the rail.

**FromMyColdDeadHand** · 03-15-11, 15:24

That is really interesting. The lower is trully "In the white".

Is there some govt contract out there that this is aimed for, why else go with AR15 mags?