I dont reccomend you buy a Sig 556

[XD 45 gunner]

This just does not make any sense. You have been wronged, no other way to put it. I always liked the Sig 1911's but I am sure that SA makes them just as good or maybe better. I KNOW their customer service is better. :banghead:

I would go for the money back if it is possible. Maybe they can't find one that is good in the factory. It is not a far stretch that they may have some major problems with their weapons.

 

[Averageman]

Still No Rifle

 

[bushwacker_hock]

sig 556

I bought one myself about 2 months ago but luckily haven't had any problems with mine. not having any trouble with accuracy etc. Hope nothing comes up though. service sound horrible.

 

[sappyg]

mkay averageman,
it's been another month now. any news on the sig?

 

[Hanzo581]

Finally took mine out to the range this past weekend, and I absolutely love it, I honestly cannot understand the hate on the 556, especially when they can be had under $1000 now.

 

[happygeek]

I've been happy with mine and it cycles the cheaper Wolf 5.56 just fine. Then again I got a AK 74 from Century that functioned fine and didn't have a front sight that was so canted that it couldn't be zeroed so maybe I'm just lucky so far.

 

[oasis618]

Averageman... what explanation have they given you as to why then can't just send you a new one? Did their factory and all of their tooling explode? Did they quit making this model? Did they all end up at the bottom of a lake as a result of a tragic boating accident?

 

[76shuvlinoff]

I see the Sig 556 for under $1000 at Buds with free shipping but this thread has me looking elsewhere for a 223/5.56 fix.

 

[Averageman]

From the begining and where I am now with Sig

The Sig SWAT Patrol rifle I bought back in June was defective.
I worked with this rifle twice at the range before I was certain it was defective, I returned the rifle to Sig two weeks from purchase. The issue was it wouldn't zero and no amount of effort on my part would make it better.
I returned the rifle to Sig two weeks from purchase. I then waited two more weeks for a replacement and called the Sig Customer Service line. I was a bit upset that nothing had been done and I was asked to call back the next day.
When I called the next day I was told my rifle had an issue, the rifle was determined to have a problem with the barrel to reciever fit. I at that time asked for an immeadiate replacement and was told it would be in my hands in two weeks.
This return rifle didnt appear and more calls to Sig were met with such excuses as "We don't have an exact replacement for your Rifle, You'll have to wait." I can assure you as the weeks turned in to months this got very old and I began posting here and on the Sig 556 board warning others of my experiance.
I then having made every effort with Sig contacted the Sporting goods store I purchased the rifle at and they contacted Sig.
I got a call from a Mr. Scott within two hours of contacting Academy Sporting goods and he immeadiatly appologised for what I had went through and we discussed and arrangement to fix the problem. At this point it was November and I was sick and tired of the whole situation and wanted my money back. At that point in the conversation Mr. Scott mentioned the Sig Swat Patrol in 7.62X39 that they were about to release and I told him I would rather have that than my money back and was willing to wait.
I was given a date of 15 December for my rifle to be in my hands. It is now well in to January and my rifle has finally shipped as of Friday January 14th.
I cannot tell you the unending frustraion I have went through to get to this point. I can only assure you that I am hesitant on any further purchases with Sig/Sauer.
I will give this rifle a fair try and give all of you a range assessment of it.
Thank You all for your support here.
A/M