Can't believe I missed this.

 

http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=6090

 

Sig 556R coming in 7.62x39r and accepts standard AK mags.

 

NOOOOOOO FREAKIN WAAY >>> jaw drop >>>> this is Sooo kool

 

http://www.sigsauer.com/products/ShowCatalogProductDetails.aspx?categoryid=35&productid=316

 

MSRP $1266

nice! although if that tiny little thing next to the orange tag on the trigger is the mag release, it looks pretty flimsy. Also, is that a hinge I see which means the stock folds? I'd hate to spend money on a sig like that only to be neutered to NJ standards. I'll wait til I move to America.

That looks yummy

That looks yummy

 

And I thought the opposite and said that thing is fuggin ugly!

cool! what's not to like about 7.62x39.. will be interested to see how it handles steel cased ammo..

cool! what's not to like about 7.62x39.. will be interested to see how it handles steel cased ammo..

This, and how accurate the rifle is. Looks really cool, but again.....if it's not more accurate then it doesn't have much allure over other AK style guns.

Already a few reports are out of folks with guns.

I will look at the Sig. If you like 7.62x39 in a reliable platform other than AK, you should also take a look at the PTR32. It is based on the HK G3 and has a match barrel. Very well built and solid. I just took mine out to Fort Dix and was ringing the 12x18 steel plate at 200 yards no problem (averaging 7 out of 10 hits in a magazine on a cold & windy morning). I bought mine for $1000 at Hinterland Outfitters.

 

 

http://www.ptr91.com/ptr32.html

PTR-32 comes factory NJ legal? Or you/FFL had to mod it? Also anybody knows if sig556R available in NJ yet or wat?

PTR-32 comes factory NJ legal? Or you/FFL had to mod it? Also anybody knows if sig556R available in NJ yet or wat?

 

The only evil feature is a pistol grip. This version PTR32 comes with a comp from the factory.

The sig 556r is out according to a few folks on sig forum. Limited availability at this point I am sure.

PTR-32 comes factory NJ legal? Or you/FFL had to mod it? Also anybody knows if sig556R available in NJ yet or wat?

I saw several of these for sale at the Westchester show. If they're NY legal then they're NJ legal too. Cheapest one was just under $1200.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXXmpp_T4l4

Saw that review yesterday. I am puzzled because the rifle has fed every single time, and obviously attempted to fire. It all points to the ammo. Perhaps the Sig is not as violently hitting the primers as an AK would. Is the guy using old school surplus or new commercial stuff?

 

Then he decides to trade it in for an XCR. He should read some of the factual reviews for that.

It looked like it was your typical polymer coated steel cased commercial ammo (wolf, tula, whatever). He took the rounds that didn't fire in the Sig and put them in a Poly AK and they fired... but I don't remember him saying is if he tried to fire them a second time in the Sig.

 

If you believe this guy, it seems like there are some general QC issues with the Sig, aside from possibly not hitting primers hard enough. But it's only one "review". It'll be interesting to see what other people are experiencing.

Well that's just Sux. Can't believe that Sig Wud put out the product of questionable quality

 

o.O

Well that's just Sux. Can't believe that Sig Wud put out the product of questionable quality

 

o.O

 

The other reviews I read on sig forum were all good. I would really take this one with a grain of salt. I am almost tempted to get one, just a question of how often I would actually shoot it. =)

Why would he look first at the mag if the rounds were not firing?

 

The ammo would be the first thing I would check, then the firing pin for the light primer strikes.

 

And he did neither.

There are bound to be SOME issues with the first batch, and I am surprised at the results of this review.... However there is always the exception that proves the rule.

It's a cool rifle for NJ, CA, NY, HI, MA, and any other states that make the AK practically illegal. Other than that I'm not sure it'll do that well. You can buy two AKs for the price of this. And reliability won't be a question.

he needs some manly hammer springs. if the round isnt firing its either the force the firing pin is hitting (or ISNT hitting) OR its the ammo.

Don't forget about the PTR32. It has been as reliable as I could ask for. And I was ringing the 18" steel target 8 out of 10 times with iron sights at 200 yards.

 

http://www.ptr91.com/products.html

Don't forget about the PTR32. It has been as reliable as I could ask for. And I was ringing the 18" steel target 8 out of 10 times with iron sights at 200 yards.

 

http://www.ptr91.com/products.html

 

Thanks Chris, are you about to sell this thing or what?

Darn that sig was on my short list. Now I'll have to wait and see.

Thanks Chris, are you about to sell this thing or what?

 

 

eFF no.

 

Not yet anyways.

Darn that sig was on my short list. Now I'll have to wait and see.

 

I wouldn't let one youtube goofball change your mind. You can type up any gun and failure and something will come up.

What Ray said - it's one video. His "troubleshooting" in the video is a bit questionable, and for that alone, I wouldn't take this video as the be all end all review on a gun that's only been out a few weeks. I only posted it because it was the first video for the 556R that I've run across. Keep it in the back of your mind, but don't make it the only deciding factor in buying or not buying.

I won't .I remember the M&P 15-22 had issues when new but is now one of the best in it's class.

I won't .I remember the M&P 15-22 had issues when new but is now one of the best in it's class.

 

Actually, it's the best.

 

But really, do your research and decide for yourself.