Is the SIG556 the ultimate "AR"?

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Sig 556 is $2,286 MSRP. It looks like a nice gun and everything, but it isn't that nice! That is nuts! I would think you could get something just as good for a lot less.

I was also wondering how inherently accurate these rifles are. Do they compete with the AR?
 
Retail price for the base model is more like $1500 or even a bit less, but that's still some serious cash. A Robinson XCR is only slightly more and probably far better. And the various nifty FN toys are in the same range. Plus the Magpul/Bushmaster ACR whenever it comes out.

Inherent accuracy is supposed to be in the range of 1.5 MOA, which is not bad, but lots of sub-$1000 AR's will do that, and the better AR's will do 1 MOA or less, for a price lower than the Sig.

Basically I see the 556 as a nifty item for someone who's guzzled the anti-AR koolaid, or just wants to collect one of everything. I'm sure it's just fine as a practical weapon, but it does nothing that an AR15 won't do, and very little that an AK won't do.
 
It looks entirely FN to me, like an evolved FAL, which would mean it looks like an evolved FNC Indeed, I have always thought it was an evolved FNC.
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From what I can find, it appears that the 550 came about through the 540, which itself was produced as early as 1973. The FNC, on the other hand, was designed/produced around 1976 to 79, but was itself based on the CAL which dated back to the early '60s.
It seems plausible that both designs were attempting to reach the same goal, and both chose to utilize elements of Kalashnikov's design to meet that goal, but I don't think it can be argued that the 540/550 was based off of the FNC.

Sig 556 is $2,286 MSRP. It looks like a nice gun and everything, but it isn't that nice! That is nuts! I would think you could get something just as good for a lot less.
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It's quite possible to get a used basic 556 for around $1000, and a new one for only two or three hundred more than that.

I'm sure it's just fine as a practical weapon, but it does nothing that an AR15 won't do, and very little that an AK won't do.
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As good as the AK can be, it's ergonomics and accuracy have always been weak points, which is where one sees the primary improvement of the 556 over a standard AK. As for the AR15, the functionality is much closer, but it ultimately becomes a question of which AR you're comparing it to.
 
2,286 MSRP? Where'd you see that!!

I purchased my Holo Sight model for under $1,400.

BUT here's the kicker.......I also had to buy respectable front (Samson) and rear (Troy) BUIS because the issue sights are suspect at best. Add $275

I also replaced the SIG issued front take down screws, with a KNS pushpin. $30

15 Magpul PMAGS $210

and I'm planning on replacing the original hand guard with a 551 hand guard. $100.

and last but not least I'm planning on replacing the original butt stock with a Magpul CTR. $100

This brings me a grade total of $2,115 give or take a few bucks. BEFORE ammo!! *Another $370 for 1K M855*

I didn't factor in the implied costs when buying this rifle. Am I happy with it.....yes! Do I wish that I would have waited for the Colt 6920 to become available? No. Am I still going to buy a 6920..........Still debating!!!


But honestly I'm happy with the 556. It's amazing how similar the internals are to the AK. The bolts is damn near identical.
 
I was also wondering how inherently accurate these rifles are. Do they compete with the AR?
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My AR and my Sig 556 will both make consistent hits on steel chest plates at 600 meters if the shooter (and ammo) is up to the task. Haven't tried shooting either from a benchrest and such, but it's certainly a combat-acceptable accuracy kind of gun.
 
MSRP is $2286 for the Designated Marksman version, with 24" heavy match barrel, Magpul PRS stock, and whatever other bells and whistles.

MSRP for the standard version is $700 or so less, with actual store value being around what Destructo6 said.
 
Got to check out a real deal Sig 551 today.... very nice rifle, they were also asking $15k. There are definitely some differences between it and my Sig556 but it doesn't bother me too much. I like the look a lot better than the tri rail and I'm really thinking about getting another one in the "Commando" configuration.
 
It was a 551, green finish, a couple mags and some random stuff, semi auto. Yes, very rare.
 
Well, considering there's only about three dozen legally-owned SIG 551s in civilian hands in the United States, and there's no sign on the horizon of that changing, $15k becomes a reasonable price to pay for what is essentially an unobtainable piece of Swiss weaponry.
 
I understand then. Consider that I was surprised since you can get a new one here, for less than 2800$ .

Lately, I even found one, full auto, with the 40mm grenade launcher on it, for 4500$ ... (I didnt buy it, dont have that money now)

What laws prevent you from importing ones ? I can hardly understand why AR's are so easy to get over there, and why SiG's should be so rare..

this one is 2700 for example (551-2) :

http://www.pistoliers.com/bourse/DSCN8543.jpg

or second hand with more accessories !

http://www.petitesannonces.ch/a/347614
 
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What laws prevent you from importing ones ? I can hardly understand why AR's are so easy to get over there, and why SiG's should be so rare..
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Shung, in short, our laws don't make any sense. The foreign stuff is more difficult to import because our government can more easily prohibit an import than a domestically produced equivalent firearm.

Now, if someone REALLY wanted to, they could probably buy a Sig 550 (or whatever) outside the US, disassemble it to a parts kit, and bring that into the US, then reassemble it with a certain number of US-made parts, and it would be legal (semi-auto only).
 
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