Sig 556 Improve?

[shadow9]

I have been looking into the Sig 550 series, as a plinker, target, and varmint gun. Long time fan of Euro-style weapons, and have taken a love for Swiss-bred weaps.

However, the reports of the Sig 556 being a troublemaker have me worried. Numerous reports of bad accuracy, buttstocks coming apart, etc. But, these are all dated 2008-2010, and many make no mention of ammo use with accuracy (55gr? 75? 62?) It's known that the SIG556 likes 75gr rounds best, with 55 making 2-3" holes @ 100yds. (still minute-of-2/LG/VMT)

Also, any thread involving "is the sig556 that bad?" or "my [firearm] broke and the company sucks!" is going to attract EVERY OTHER unhappy owner with a similar situation for 100 miles.

So, my question is this - on a BROAD scale, HAPPY OWNERS included, has the SIG 556 improved in QC? Are they worth getting? Or are they still hit-or-miss like I've heard many of the new Sigs are?

Thankyou!

 

[Broken11b]

The quality has improved... but its still spotty. And I wouldnt trust their 7.62x39 for a while.

My Sig's problems were related to how they assembled the top rail and a lack of good iron sights, their stock front sight left much to be desired.

I ditched the plastic handguards and replaced the front and rear sights, I love their pistols, but I was expecting better fit, finish, and construction.

That said... function-wise, it hasnt failed me yet (when using any mag other than their "clever" take on an ar-15 mag). it is mechanically sound and easy to keep the insides running.

Sig has its problems, but it is a functioning design. In my case anyway, just be prepared to have to put some mild work into it, and a lot of patience.