Picked up a Sig 556 Commando

[Guest m4coyote]

I purchased a new Sig 556 Commando last week, and I am plenty impressed with it. The trigger pull is excellent for a weapon of this type, very crisp & light, not like the creepy, heavy pull I am used to on my stock ARs.

I am headed to the range with it tomorrow, and am anxious to try it out. So far, the only differences I noticed between the Commando and the regular 556 folder are the Magpul butstock, the 551 hand guard, and all the furniture is green. The Commando model does seem to balance better, but that is probably due to the lighter front 551 hand guard.

The only ammo I have on hand right now is Winchester 55gr. FMJ, and some Remington 45 gr HP. I know that the 1/7 twist barrel will produce better groups with the heavier loadings, such as the Federal 69 gr. match, but tomorrow will be a function test more than anything. I will touch base back here tomorrow evening to let you guys know how it runs.

[DMark]

Pics?

[creeky]

Pics?

Please...

[Guest racr28]

+2 on the pics

[Guest m4coyote]

I will take pics of it this evening and post them tonight!

[Guest 5Legion]

Hey, how is the side folding stock working out? Sturdy enough? Can it be shot with stock folded?

5l

[creeky]

I will take pics of it this evening and post them tonight!

If you are able... I would be interested in seeing beside an AR.

But any pictures you care to take would be cool!!!!

[Guest m4coyote]

The side folder really does make it more compact, and can be fired while the stock is folded, but I wish it folded to the non - ejection port side, and it would be nice if it locked in the folded position.

The Magpul stock itself is very nice, but the Sig folding mechanism is made of plastic. That may be fine, but I am considering replacing the factory hinge with a metal one, and reversing the folding direction.

I will post a pic of it beside my Smith & Wesson M&P15 T, and my Colt HBAR.

[Guest Papabear]

I loked at one the other day at the gun shop. Very nice rifle you got yourself.

[Guest JPH]

Mine will shoot the Black Hills 75 gr match HP as well as the usual suspects (ammo)

Great rifle - congrats

[BimmerFreak]

Pics or ban.

(congrats )

[Guest bkelm18]

[Guest m4coyote]

I have taken pics of the 556 Commando with my S&W M&P 15T and my FNH FS2000. With the stock collapsed, the Sig is the shortest of the three.

The only problem is that I do not see the picture upload link mentioned in the FAQ section in my user control panel. Without this link, I can't create or upload pics into a gallery. I will gladly e-mail the pics to one of you guys if you would like to post them.

[dunndw]

I have one of the Sig 556 SWAT models...shoots very nice unless you try Wolf ammo. Ken and I tried some Wolf in it today...no go. Wouldn't even feed using my PMags

That and my inability to boresight properly are my only complaints with it

[BimmerFreak]

www.photobucket.com use it.

[dunndw]

anyone else find it odd the the guy with probably the worst case of EBR syndrome on here (and most likely the largest collection) is pushing for pics so hard :-)

[Guest m4coyote]

Lets see if I can get this to work.

guess not

OK, I followed the instructions in the FAQ section about posting pics, and used with no spaces, and it did not work. Does anyone know what I did wrong?

Edited May 30, 2008 by m4coyote

[JimmyJoe69]

I had issues at first too. Make sure that the http prefix on your link is not repeated (on there twice BEFORE the photo designation). If it is remove one of them and see what happens.

[Guest bkelm18]

Not sure what you did wrong. Just copy and paste the code from Photobucket. Simple as that.

[midtennchip]

WOW, now I am jealous. The SIG is a great looking gun and I cannot wait to upgrade my AR for one.

Congrats!

[Guest m4coyote]

Thanks bkelm 18!

[Guest bkelm18]

No problem. I think what you did was copy the http address to the page on photobucket, then tried to put it into code. All you need to do is copy the code that Photobucket provides you (usually found beneath the picture in your album) and just paste it onto your post here. Easy peasy.

[Guest m4coyote]

I believe that is exactly what I did!

[Guest c_o_jones]

Nice collection you got there.

[creeky]

Holy cow!! That folding stock makes a BIG difference!

It really looks SHARP!

Thanks for trying so hard to post pictures. i know it can be

frustrating at fiorst. Hang in there... you'll get the hang of it.