ronhonda 86 Posted November 5, 2010 http://www.sigsauerguns.com/product-highlights/sig-sauer-sig556-762x39/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted November 5, 2010 all this domestic interest in 7.62x39 is pretty exciting.. the more rifles chambered in it.. the more common the caliber will get... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbk 188 Posted November 5, 2010 That would get me very interested in the Sig line of rifles. I can't say I'm a big fan of the cheek weld for Sig 5xx's though, but that's something someone could get use to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted November 5, 2010 Sounds cool, but a $1500-1700 price tag seems kind of high for something that throws 7.62x39. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted November 5, 2010 IDK, the 556 is a heavy rifle. Cool, that they are making it tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted November 5, 2010 does it take AK mags? Be a lot cooler if it did. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matty 810 Posted November 5, 2010 http://www.sigsauerguns.com/product-highlights/sig-sauer-sig556-762x39/ Will it be called the Sig76239? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted November 5, 2010 does it take AK mags? Be a lot cooler if it did. ask and you shall receive.. This new SIG556 will have a AK-47 bolt and it will support standard AK-47 magazines Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jermz1987 243 Posted November 5, 2010 IDK, the 556 is a heavy rifle. Cool, that they are making it tho. Yes it is, But its oh so purdy....To me anyways. lol..One in 7.62x39 sounds awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted November 5, 2010 Yes it is, But its oh so purdy....To me anyways. lol..One in 7.62x39 sounds awesome! it actually doesnt look all that different from an AK to begin with.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted November 5, 2010 A 556 in 7.62x39 I just may have to get. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FFDP82 4 Posted November 5, 2010 It says AK-47 bolt but what do they really mean? AKM bolt, AK-100 bolt, or what? Seems like a cool rifle. I guess with all the drooling over 6.x Norse Mythological Characters people are finally coming around realizing "why not just get a 7.62x39?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted November 5, 2010 The whole 7.62x39 rush was when ammo prices were high. Keep in mind, when rifles are put into production cycle, they are put out for production a few years ahead. I highly doubt any of the manufacturers of the 7.62x39 and 545 rifles being released now, realized a few years ago that the ammo rush would be over. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted November 5, 2010 It says AK-47 bolt but what do they really mean? AKM bolt, AK-100 bolt, or what? Seems like a cool rifle. I guess with all the drooling over 6.x Norse Mythological Characters people are finally coming around realizing "why not just get a 7.62x39?" lets hope so.. it might just finally put to bed my fear of the round vanishing.. I know I know.. there are tons of old odd rounds that you can still get.. but I am big on having common domestically available calibers.. so a big push for 7.62x39 rifles would make me plenty happy.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FFDP82 4 Posted November 5, 2010 lets hope so.. it might just finally put to bed my fear of the round vanishing.. I know I know.. there are tons of old odd rounds that you can still get.. but I am big on having common domestically available calibers.. so a big push for 7.62x39 rifles would make me plenty happy.. It won't vanish, and it's not rare. You have hundreds of thousands of 7.62x39 chambered firearms in the US. The only reason you don't see PMC/etc. making cheapo x39 is because the Russians already have the market. If they stopped importing for whatever reason, someone would pick up the market. I think it's highly unlikely any company would be stupid enough to pass up such a huge market if the chance arose. IMO 7.62x39 being "rare" is just a bad internet rumor perpetuated by paranoid SKS-wielding Bubbas and AR fanboys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted November 5, 2010 It won't vanish, and it's not rare. You have hundreds of thousands of 7.62x39 chambered firearms in the US. The only reason you don't see PMC/etc. making cheapo x39 is because the Russians already have the market. If they stopped importing for whatever reason, someone would pick up the market. I think it's highly unlikely any company would be stupid enough to pass up such a huge market if the chance arose. fair enough.. I always tell myself the opposite but your post (and point) is VERY logical.. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,570 Posted February 25, 2011 Got one coming in. Maks gets first dibs if he wants it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turbotezza 1 Posted February 25, 2011 Mine..Mine..Mine (Finding Nemo Seagulls) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted February 25, 2011 Will pass on it for now. =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siderman 1,138 Posted February 25, 2011 I agree $1500-$1700 is crazy money for an AK type, Get a really nice VEPR for about 1/2 that. Spend that kinda money on a nice AR. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,570 Posted February 25, 2011 I agree $1500-$1700 is crazy money for an AK type, Get a really nice VEPR for about 1/2 that. Spend that kinda money on a nice AR. $1,150 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted February 25, 2011 I agree $1500-$1700 is crazy money for an AK type, Get a really nice VEPR for about 1/2 that. Spend that kinda money on a nice AR. Who says anything about 1500? It is MSRP 1249. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siderman 1,138 Posted February 25, 2011 Was quoting the guesstimate in the write-up. $1150-$1250 still hundreds more than a real nice cadillac of a VEPR with beutiful wood front & back. JMHO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted February 25, 2011 Was quoting the guesstimate in the write-up. $1150-$1250 still hundreds more than a real nice cadillac of a VEPR with beutiful wood front & back. JMHO. As a proud vepr owner... I would probably get the sig. lol The vepr is a great gun, but right now, they are back to the $900 dollar range. By the time you had a rail etc, you are in that neighborhood. Most importantly... you buy a vepr, you are SOL on support. You buy a Sig... you have a warranty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted February 25, 2011 btw, here is a hands on review from sig boards. http://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/630601935/m/2010060042 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sig2009 3 Posted February 26, 2011 My ffl was going to order one a few weeks ago. Sorry guys. Not New Jersey legal with current features! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siderman 1,138 Posted February 26, 2011 Maks, feel free to enlighten me on the (lack of) Vepr warrentay. Actually made several inquirys earlier this week but as of yet no replys. All that black walnut, chrome and robust platform and reliabilty was at the top of my list.Form AND function all in one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunnyr 17 Posted February 26, 2011 If I had the money I'd buy this in a heartbeat. 7.62x39 goodness in a Swiss engineered (and backed) platform = win. I do have to say the short length of the mag release tab relative to the distance to the mag catch (farther than most AK setups) makes me think that you really have to bear down on that thing to get the mag to release cleanly...but that's just conjecture on my part. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petros600 12 Posted February 26, 2011 Maks, feel free to enlighten me on the (lack of) Vepr warrentay. Actually made several inquirys earlier this week but as of yet no replys. All that black walnut, chrome and robust platform and reliabilty was at the top of my list.Form AND function all in one. http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct967.aspx They dont offer a warranty(they are the reseller) but they have great return policy, if you have a problem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seno 0 Posted May 4, 2011 Got one coming in. Maks gets first dibs if he wants it. I want one ill trade in my brand new 556 unfired if poosible let me knoe i got 3 weeks b4 i ship out accross seas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
