Tactical Turtle 11 Posted December 8, 2011 Started piecing my list together to build a lefty ar, and in one way or another i came across the Sig 556 just curious on the forums input on this rifle compared to a standard ar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.G 8 Posted January 3, 2012 AR and Sig 516 is more of a direct comparison. 556 is like an AR with an AK operating system. I think it would be XCR, 556, and ACR that would be closely compared to Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silent Service 7 Posted January 3, 2012 Decisions Decisions ......I think you need one of each..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted January 3, 2012 Don't get a lefty AR, get an ambi AR. You'll thank me later. And go with the AR. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted January 4, 2012 I looked at both and went with an ar. The 556 set up with the folding stock is nice but really is frowned upon in nj. I went with a smith and Wesson m&p-15 orc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tactical Turtle 11 Posted January 4, 2012 I was aiming towards the m&p 15. Just gotta find ambi controls Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1911NUT 0 Posted January 4, 2012 Decisions Decisions ......I think you need one of each..... Getting both is always the easier way....haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rifleman1 32 Posted January 4, 2012 I am looking at the SIG516 also... but I want the front bipod. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkWVU02 47 Posted January 4, 2012 Get the AR. I held the sig at meltzers and just wasn't all that impressed with the quality. Of course I didn't shoot it so who knows. I think the AR is a better because you can swap out parts and customize the way you want it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
montecristo345 4 Posted January 4, 2012 Awhile ago I was debating between a SIG and an MSAR but I ended up getting an Ak in 5.45. What i'm trying to say is go out and hold and test fire a bunch of rifles, you'll be surprised what you instantly gravitate towards when it's really in your hands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladtepes 1,060 Posted January 5, 2012 there are a lot of 223 guns out there.. I took an AR because of the abundance of parts and ability to do what I need it to do.. I can have a short run and gun upper.. and then a longer range upper and swap as needed.. it is a decent do all platform that allows for simple easy changes.. granted that is only part of teh equation.. but it is what did it for me.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawnmoore81 623 Posted January 5, 2012 I went with it because if it's good enough for America its good enough for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites