http://www.sigsauerguns.com/product-highlights/sig-sauer-sig556-762x39/

all this domestic interest in 7.62x39 is pretty exciting.. the more rifles chambered in it.. the more common the caliber will get...

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.

Sounds cool, but a $1500-1700 price tag seems kind of high for something that throws 7.62x39.

IDK, the 556 is a heavy rifle. Cool, that they are making it tho.

does it take AK mags? Be a lot cooler if it did.

http://www.sigsauerguns.com/product-highlights/sig-sauer-sig556-762x39/

Will it be called the Sig76239?

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

 

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!

 

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..

A 556 in 7.62x39 I just may have to get.

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?"

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.

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..

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.

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..

Got one coming in. Maks gets first dibs if he wants it.

Mine..Mine..Mine (Finding Nemo Seagulls)

Will pass on it for now. =)

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

btw, here is a hands on review from sig boards.

 

http://sigforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/630601935/m/2010060042

My ffl was going to order one a few weeks ago. Sorry guys. Not New Jersey legal with current features!

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.

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.

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

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