Bought a Sig 556.

[Dobervol]

Well, I made a decision on the choice discussed here:

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/long-guns/32555-folding-stock-carbine-choice-223-a.html

Well, I went ahead and made a purchase: a Sig 556 Patrol on “clearance†at Academy for under $1,400. Couldn’t find anyone else who could (or would) even come close.

A couple observations: First, there is a very noticeable weight difference between the “SWAT†models with the railed alum. handguards, and the models with the polymer guards, which surprised me. As in the above thread, I wanted to have ability for this gun to fold and fit in the small trunk of a convertible. B/c of its intended purpose, I also wanted it to be as lightweight as possible.

The Patrol model has the shorter, polymer handguard, and comes with the rotary diopter rear sight and front ghost ring sight. I decided I’d be happy with that configuration, as I think handgrips look cool, but prefer the feel of a plain ol’ handguard, and I’m only going to be putting an offset flashlight and Aimpoint Micro on it (lightweight again), so no need for additional rail space. Second, I absolutely loooove the Swiss-style folding stock, but if you get a 556, you need to be picky about optics choices, or more specifically, optic mount heights.

The comb height on the Swiss stock is over an inch lower than the rear of the receiver, so what works on a basic AR won’t work on the 556, and you have to also take into account the height of the Sig iron sights to be sure you have the type of co-witness you want.

[Electric B]

Don't forget the $300.00 rebate Sig Sauer is offering.

[Guest CrazyLincoln]

Good choice. I love my 556.

[extremescene]

$1100 after rebate is an amazing deal! Congratulations! We'll be watching for your range report!

[THE COOP]

$1100 after rebate is an amazing deal! Congratulations! We'll be watching for your range report!

And some pictures! Congratulations!!!! COOP

[Dobervol]

Yeah, I'm pretty excited about the price, and as soon as I can get to fire it somewhere other than offhand in a friend's cow pasture, a detailed range report will be coming.

$1100 after rebate is an amazing deal! Congratulations! We'll be watching for your range report!

[Krull]

damn you i want one!

[Dobervol]

B/c I tend to be a bit tech. illiterate, and "posting a pic" tends to be a bit of a process for me, the pics will need to await a time when the, ahem, better half is not present in the domilcile. She's given me enough grief about the purchase already. I'm lucky she likes guns, but not that she thinks they all should cost $500 or less.

And some pictures! Congratulations!!!! COOP