Sig 556 or FS2000? And Why?

[Guest 5Legion]

If I was looking to buy a new non-AR rifle (got that) that uses my many AR mags, what's the verdict, SIG 556 or FS2000?

[molonlabetn]

I'd lean towards the Sig... but it really depends on what you are going to do with it. The Sig is bulkier and heavier, but it's probably going to be more accurate at long range. The FN is pretty handy, but it's too unconventional and has too much plastic for my taste...

[Guest jwp]

Jeez. Out of the two I would have to give the nod to the Sig, but not by much since they're both sort of on the fence guns for me.

[Magiccarpetrides]

Im a FN fan but im probably gonna go with a 556

[GLOCKMEISTER]

im still waiting on the Masada... ACR

[GLOCKMEISTER]

BUT OF THOSE TO i'D HAVE TO SAY sIG...

[nightrunner]

id go for the FS2000, its different and the more i look at it the more i like it

[creeky]

For what it is worth here is my opinion... which is no better

than anyone else's.

If I were wanting something accurate at longer distances and

maybe looking to add some basic accessories I would go with the Sig.

If I wanted something compact (without having to goto the expense

of the SBR route.) and were wanting it for shooting more on the average of 100 yards and closer I would lean toward the FS2000.

One could argue that the FS2000 could be worth more than you paid if the Gun climate was to turn bad after the election. Being a bullpup type design, and taking AR mags I would think it would be a natural to be on "the list" of evil things "good" people shouldn't own.

I have never held the SIG nor a FS2000. When side by side the FS2000 catches my eye more. However I would want to hold one and if I could fire a FS2000 before I made the decision. (If possible.) But that is just me...

You're money. Buy the one you'll have the most fun with or will fill YOUR needs the best.

[paincave_2000]

Sig gets my vote.

[Guest Brian@GunDepot]

Sig is my vote.

The 5.56 is heavier/bulkier, but the recoil is almost non existent on it after you tweak it. And, well its a SIG! heheh

[Magiccarpetrides]

Sig is my vote.

The 5.56 is heavier/bulkier, but the recoil is almost non existent on it after you tweak it. And, well its a SIG! heheh

What are these tweaks you speak of?

[Guest Brian@GunDepot]

What are these tweaks you speak of?

To paraphrase here....

The Sig 556 uses a gas piston operation, which some would argue is more reliable than the AR's gas tube recoil system. The gas piston operation is used on a number of popular battle rifles such as the FN, AK and their variants.

Even if the gas piston is not inherently more reliable than the AR's gas tube recoil system, the piston allows for adjustment depending upon the ammunition used. This is the 'tweak' I'm referring to. I find the adjustment reduces recoil as well depending on what ammunition your using. Another advantage to the gas piston system is that burnt powder and other debris is sent out the barrel, rather than back into the bolt area as is the case with the AR.

A couple of downsides to the Sig 556 are comfort and the right-side charging lever. The fore grip on the Sig has some pretty sharp edges, which some people like or hate... and having the charging handle on the right side means that right-handed shooters need to take their hand off the pistol grip to cycle the action.

[Magiccarpetrides]

ok thanks for clearin that up. Yeah I still dont know what Sig was thinking with a right side charging handle...since what like 80% of the population are righties?

[Guest Brian@GunDepot]

ok thanks for clearin that up. Yeah I still dont know what Sig was thinking with a right side charging handle...since what like 80% of the population are righties?

Maybe the other 20% are all Swiss? ROFL

[Reservoir Dog]

I like the SIG better. I would go with that.

Personally, I think the FN is fugly.

[Guest 5Legion]

Also - have you guys seen this site:

http://www.mfiap.com/smallarms/sig556.htm

The retro stocks are too sweet ... another + for the 556 IMO.

[Guest 5Legion]

Also for the FS2000:

http://www.monolith-arms.com/servlet/the-FN--FS2000/Categories

This with a proper vertical grip would be quite nice I think. Not a fan of the current FN weak-hand grip on a rifle that would fit nicely in the cqb role as it is so short.

[Paletiger13]

I own one, if you want to shoot it sometime just yell. It will also allow you to adjust the gas block for differant types of ammo.

[Guest 5Legion]

I own one, if you want to shoot it sometime just yell. It will also allow you to adjust the gas block for differant types of ammo.

Hey - thanks for the offer! Where do you usually shoot?

[Guest gcrookston]

My son has an FS2000 that I got to shoot for the first time this last month. I brought my Sig556 to shoot as well. I really like the Sig. I also liked the FN.

I prefer the Sig, just because I'm more of a traditional rifle shooter. Nothing wrong with the bullpub, just not my cup of tea.

Maybe 20 years ago...

[Guest abailey362]

I got to play with a couple of the sig's last week at hero gear and they are nice. I'm not a huge fan of the bullpup designs in general. This being said, I've not shot either of them.

from the comments above, they are both quality rifles, just get the one that feels best to you and that you will want to still own down the road

[nightrunner]

ive seen and held the Sig 556 and i just dont like it, maybe because its too much like an AK

[Guest m4coyote]

I own one of each. Both are very nice rifles, are gas piston operated, and each has its place. The Sig has a much better trigger pull, and is shorter when the stock is collapsed. Both rifles have 1:7 rifling in their barrels, and both like the heavier bullets for best respective accuracy.

I will have to say, after owning them both for some time now, that I prefer the FS2000. The reason for my preference is that the FS is so compact - almost as small as the Commando with the stock folded. The FS is also extremely quick handling with the EOTech 512 sight, feels lighter, seems better balanced, and is extremely comfortable to shoot. The brass from the FS simply falls out the front of the stock, so collecting it is an exercise in simplicity. The FS2000 or PS90 would definitely be the weapons I would grab if I had to clear a building or house, but the 556 might make a better battlefield rifle because of its Kalashnikov lineage, less plastic in the build, and much more forceful ejection.

Charging the 556 with the stock folded is not really easy, and charging it with an EOTech mounted is trick at best. The FS is considerably more expensive, and would be more easily banned with an Executive order, so I feel that it is a better investment for a speculative collector. If I could only have one or the other, it would be the FS2000.

[Guest m14man]

id buy both then you wouldnt have to give one up.

[Magiccarpetrides]

Wow I never realized the FS2000 was a gas piston design....hmm....