Sig 556 Classic SBR

[Bret]

I bought a Sig 556 Classic back at the beginning of 2010. I really like the rifle (100% reliable) except that it's front heavy. So, I decided to place an order for a factory Sig 556 Classic SBR back in October, 2012. The price of $1240 + tax seemed very reasonable to me. Well, I almost gave up, but it finally arrived from the factory earlier this week.:D
http://s30.postimg.org/cr5hyauwx/Sig_556_SBR_right_view.jpg
http://s30.postimg.org/z1tcy9s75/Sig_556_SBR_left_view.jpg
It obviously feels much better balanced than its full sized brother. Interestingly, this new rifle came with a regular USGI aluminum magazine as opposed to the Sig plastic magazine that my full sized Classic came with. Now I just have to wait 9 months or so for the Form 4 to get approved. The gun shop that I purchased it from has a range, so I can shoot it whenever I want in the meantime.

05/15/14: Mailed off the Form 4 today.

[Bret]

The Form 4 arrived at my dealer on 12/26/14. That's seven months and eleven days door to door for the Form 4. I was able to pick up the rifle today. It was two years and two months from date of order until I was able to take it home. NFA stuff is definitely not for the impatient. It shoulders well and feels solid. I can't wait to shoot it.

[daddyusmaximus]

You haven't shot it yet? In the OP you said you could fire it at the dealer's range.

[daddyusmaximus]

Nice looking by the way. The proportions look just right.

[Bret]

No, I have not shot it yet. I've been very busy this year. I have not had a chance to shoot it until just recently. I figured that the approval was close, so I just decided to wait.

[Bret]

Here it is along with its big brother.
http://s21.postimg.org/8k3swkt87/Sig_556_SBR_with_556_Rifle.jpg
I'm really pleased to find out that the magazine release was redesigned to allow for the release of the magazine without shifting the hand.

[jamaicanj]

Congrats

[Bret]

I test fired it today for the first time. Ammo was 100rds of Federal XM193 55gr FMJBT. I used a Lancer, Magpul and two metal GI magazines. Function was 100% with the spent cases being tossed pretty far at about 1:30. I love the way this rifle handles. The new right side magazine release is a definite improvement. Now to determine what optic that I'm going to use.

[eodinert]

That is so much nicer than the rifle they debuted a few years ago. I do prefer the Sig style lowers, but those are both very nice.