Different furniture for SIG 556?

[ApexinM3]

Hi all,
I'm thinking about geting the new SIG 556 but absolutely hate the appearance of the fore-end and collapsable stock (that'll be changed out with something else-already found its replacement). Anyone know of anything aftermarket that will fit if the factory 550/551 stuff won't go on (or unobtainable)? Thanks in advance!

 

[mmike87]

The 556 will accept any forearms designed for the Swiss 55x series of rifles, including the standard plastic one as well as the B&T Quad Rails. Ask around at SigForum - there are some folks on there that have successfully acquired the Swiss handguards. I believe they are inconvenient to obtain in comparison to AR15 guards, but they are not overly rare as I understand it.

DS Arms is a dealer of B&T stuff:

http://www.dsarms.com/products.asp?dept=77

They have selection fo quality quad rails for 55x rifles that should fit the 556. I am not sure which one of the 55x rails fits the 556, though - ask around.

Personally, I think the look of an ACE Skeleton stock with a standard Swiss handguard gets you close to the traditional look, albeit without the folder.

 

[ApexinM3]

Mike,
Thanks for the heads-up; I'll check out the sig forum ASAP.

...ACE Skeleton stock...

That was exactly the one I was looking at, and for the reason you mentioned. Thanks again!

 

[mmike87]

Yeah, there are bunch of guys that have done all sorts of customizations to their 556 rifles. They have a variety of looks. Some guys have come pretty close to the original look. Good luck.