What kind of sick MF’s would announce this as their company’s new goal? DISCONTINUED Due to lack of sales over 10+ years. I need to move my hand out of position to use it, and moving it from one position to another takes some effort. It was put in the box on Sept. 28, 2014. In short, as I’d found, the gun was awful. Im speaking more to this rifle than I am to AK’s and why would anyone opt for this rifle over an AK given the ergos, the price, the accuracy, and the availability? They claim that the issue has been fixed in later versions, and accuracy has improved. 556R (which is obviously the direct ancestor to this thing) has had a particularly troubled run. I don’t believe that pushing everything towards mil spec is the best answer in every case. I’m surprised nobody seems surprised. The stock easily folds to one side, and unlike the American AR-15 design the gun can be easily and reliably fired with the stock folded. Romanians used chromed barrel from at least the ’70s. This is the same system found on many of SIG SAUER’s other firearms, and while it does work I think most people would appreciate it if they had gone with a more commonly available system like keymod. Weight: 7 lbs I have made no such accusations toward Nick or anyone else at ttag. Why not come up with something new and exciting instead of recycling old designs like the ak and ar? I would never encourage anyone to buy a gun in its first year of manufacture. It’s a shame really because I think the marketing appeal of Sig products is there, they just keep getting bad reviews. MAC had two reviews, original and then “fixed” rifle… Both were complete failures. Swiss export laws are no joke. And you get to spend 12-15 hunnert bucks to find out if your particular model works or not. And the recoil, as a cute French video journalist who was following me for a couple days can attest, is downright enjoyable. How is it that a rifle like an AK is more accurate than a rifle that is “new” last year? At first look, I thought this might be a good place to invest my $2000 “assault weapon” tax credit. Saying all of that Sig should be embarrassed at putting out a piece of crap like that. If you buy the pistol version and then begin the paper work, you can keep the P556 and shoot it, too, while you wait for the NFA stamp to come in. But SIG SAUER thought they could do better — produce a modern AK-47 for the modern world. Im talking more in generalities and relativity. >> Who in this world would have “stockpiles” of aging AK-47’s, who are not historically, violent enemies of America? Ever. It could at least have been an option here. I’ve actually owned several of the more accurate AKs, and the gen 2 outshines them all. The standard configuration of the Sig Sauer 556R has a fixed-length folding stock. I’d like to take their word for it, but we need to report what we found. Reliable, accurate, and came with a cheap red dot for $1000. It still makes no sense to me that Canucks get the real thing and we do not. Positive reviews on SIG are not. Out on the 100 yard line, I used a U.S. The question, however, is whether this 556xi Russian is really an upgrade. It’s also well known that Nick has a seething hatred for the AK platform or anything even remotely resembling it. Heck – I’m even getting excited by lame un-boxing video’s (and I hate un-boxing videos!). Rotate the gas plug in front and the gas system will slide out as well. That trigger had a huge impact on accuracy. This rifle is a perfect example; half-%#ed mil spec marriage. I couldn’t believe it, and I was sorely disappointed that I bought the XI instead of an ARX100 at the time. Are there really enough of those people out there to make it profitable? With in a few minutes he asked if I had some issues and I said yes. Ran just fine. Specifically, the 556xi Russian was apparently designed with export in mind. So much for the general overview, let’s get to the feel and function. it sucks on average. It’s not about whether you personally love the gun, it’s about how good it is compared to its peers…. Does Sig’s new marketing plan seriously bother anybody but me? Click on a term to search for related topics. Im not saying AK’s are not accurate, Im speaking relative to this rifle. Well, they are selling them to Saudi Arabia, which is essentially an Islamic terrorist state. If so, where can I find it??? Another way to prevent getting this page in the future is to use Privacy Pass. Since we’re up here at the top of the gun, let’s talk about another feature from the Swiss rifle. They basically did that with the 551A1, which is about as close as you’ll get to a real Swiss 551 in the US – $40 proprietary mags and all. The result: the SIG SAUER 556xi Russian. Ugh. Looking forward to it. We now return you to our regularly scheduled complaining. They never ever ever fail. Actually, Swiss troops put a lot of hours on their equipment in some very harsh conditions. >> For the other equally limp thinkers, did the word “stockpiles” in any way suggest, a single gun for personal use? For this exemplar, I put the extreme spread on that group at a hair north of 2 MoA. I haven’t been shooting for long but one thing thats a good rule of thumb is never be a guinea pig. I just received my 556XI Pistol in 7.62X39 a few days ago and it was made June 1, 2015. If you buy one of these sig rifles, you deserve it. From what I know, the change may not be that easy. No RMA and a lot of try this and try that and so on. This is the very best group I fired all week. First AK-47s havent been made since about 1953 or 54. The trigger is crisp, the take up is right on. The trigger is actually lighter than the one on my P250. Caliber: 7.62×39 I suggest you check out his channel and watch all 3 video reviews he did on the rifles. Actually, I think most of us are just considering the MPX review as an outlier, and that most of Nick’s reviews are actually good. RATINGS (out of five): STYLE * * * * Say what you want about SIG Sauer, they know how to build nice looking guns. Personal opinion on the AK platform doesn’t mean one can’t recognize a shining example of it. Customization: * * * All it needed was a rail and a red dot. Swing and a miss. It shoots pieces of lead at high velocity in the general direction of a target, and does it reliably. And now Sig has designed, and is expressly advertizing, that they intend to produce a firearm that will be specifically targeted towards anyone who has an aging “stockpile” of AK-47’s? Description: Designed specifically to fit the Swiss SIG SANs 550 / 551 / 552 as well as all USA SIG 556 & SIG 522 Series Rifles & Pistols. Its a nifty design for sure, but I have some concerns about putting a spring into the same compartment where you are directly venting gasses. SIG SAUER Confirms As for the 556xi, one look was all it took for me. As far as triggers go its hard to find a gun maker that doesnt put crappy triggers on their products. The concept is spot on but it seems that they are yet to hammer out all the issues. I’ve never seen anyone call Nick a SIG fanboy, especially since FN sponsored him and he pretty much bashes anything not made by FN as a result. I don’t even want to shoot my new, expensive rifle. I just recently sold a 556R which is the predecessor of this rifle. The something or other rattles when I raise and lower it. The factory mag is a Crapco and feels like the follower is not correct. Featuring the best elements of the AR and the AK in one package, the ambidextrous 5.56mm pistol packs in tons of power in a portable package. SIG's 1911 platform, enhanced for tactical operations. Nice article. Just watched “The November Man,” which was not a good movie at all but I did enjoy seeing a CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow in it and, for sure, Olga K. I have been hearing very unfavorable reviews about this gun, so I am not terribly surprised at your results. They have a plant here, I can’t believe that it is less expensive to constantly honor warranties and re-develop this rifle than it would be to just bring some tooling over, or set it up here. , Sorry anon. Compare. SIG SAUER introduces the SIG556xi, the next generation of cutting edge tactical rifles from the leading manufacturer of military and law enforcement firearms. THAT IS on my ‘must have’ list, but waiting for some more data before I drop the 2K+ (hint, hint). And they based it on a rifle used by the Swiss military. In the age of modern firearms, the AK-47 has mass-murdered, and violently exterminated more humans than any firearm in the history of mankind, and continues to do so today. That being said, heaping such monumental praise on a gun that isn’t even available to the public yet (mpx) is a bit foolhardy. I love this gun….sig 556 xi Russian….manufactured on April 2015…..shot about 500 rounds and loved how it functions and performs…too many whiners crying about squeezing a couple more pounds on the trigger…..feel great about having it for home defense. I don’t know, you tell me. If they don’t buy them when they’re brand new and untested, then these companies will have no reason to work out the bugs. The barrels on AKMs bought in the US are usually better than the originals as imported weapons have new barrels put on them. I believe MAC also reviewed this rifle (or its predecessor) and if I recall the rifle had some issues; continual failure to eject, failure to cycle reliably, would not consistently return to battery. And the overall build quality is the same as 556, i.e. I believe it’s mostly a joke. Shot groups are a joke and around 10 inch groups at 100 yards if you are lucky. There are other options available for the handguards from the factory, including a slimmer Magpul M-LOK system, but again I really prefer either keymod or a standard Picatinny rail. This rifle might work with a new set of internals, a new trigger, and something like a Magpul Zhukov-S, but I’ll never know. The gun ran just fine and ate whatever I threw at it, including the Hornady ammo that the Mk47 Mutant didn’t appreciate. The trigger tested in their shop at between 8.5 and 9 pounds, which is outside their stated specs. Sig Sauer’s 556xi Boasts the Best of AK and AR The ergonomic pistol grip offers a rough surface for a firm hold as well as internal storage space for extras. There’s a full length Picatinny rail along the top and aftermarket parts available for the trigger, but there isn’t the depth and breadth of associated gubbins available like for the AK or the AR platform. Length: 35.8 Inches Well they tried to build an AK Barbie and ended up with an Olga. Accuracy was beyond horrible with it. Please enable Cookies and reload the page. I too would like to hear more about this “cute French video journalist”. Child born deformed. But even those are priced less than these AR wannabe tacti-cool look-alikes that have been coming out. The gun is a gas piston design, meaning that gases are vented from the barrel into a chamber, and the force of those expanding gasses act on a piston which moves rearwards and moves the bolt and bolt carrier back to cycle the action. My question to the rep. “have you had any calls or returns on the 556xl or have they had any issues that might cause the weapon to not work correct during battery?” Reply “Never in my years of working here have we had any come back for repair they are a very reliable model. Anybody? But it’s still aluminum receiver, no? For discreet transport or operation in tight quarters, you can fold the stoc… Street Price: $1,599.00 ($1,299.95 street). On this same day in this same exact configuration, I was shooting one-hole groups with a different test rifle and that same scope. I always liked my 556R Gen 2 except for the weight. View Product. >> Why not come up with something new and exciting instead of recycling old designs like the ak and ar? The manufacturer, SIG Sauer, is regarded as being a premium brand on the firearms market. Poor ergos like a AK, worse accuracy than an AK, trigger like a cheap AK, all for the price of 2 AK’s. If you buy the pistol version and then begin the paper work, you can keep the P556 and shoot it, too, while you wait for the NFA stamp to come in. Have to say, I have a sig 556-r (bought 2 years ago) and it is one of my SHTF guns, runs fine, how does the old version compare to this new one in terms of features? I’ve heard almost nothing but good from 556r g2 owners, but they need to stop releasing gen 1 rifles with issues. A nifty design feature indeed. I have a lot of ammo I bought back when it was cheap and plenty of mags. The trigger is a two stage affair, and the first stage takes about half an inch of takeup over a good eight pounds of force. Thread Tools: Show Printable Version. The second stage is all the way at the end, and overtravel is controlled by adjusting the screw at the rear of the trigger guard. With the Swiss 556 rifle, the recoil spring is wound around the operating rod. I think the Local 47-74 agrees. Yeah I really wanted this thing to work. Why would you designate any thing gunwise with 556 when it would lead people astray as to the caliber? Also: I am often wrong and enjoy learning stuff I did not know. The M75 was adopted by the Swiss Army in 1975, and was a logical evolution of the P210. This is more disclosure and more privacy than the norm, not less. Completing the CAPTCHA proves you are a human and gives you temporary access to the web property. What would you say if, I don’t know, the Browning company declared they were going to sell their products to Islamic terrorists? Whether you’re a leftie or just have too many knobs on one side of the gun to get a proper grip, swapping the charging handle is as easy as pushing down on the release and pulling it out. Screw you! The fact that they still can’t make it all just work is seriously disappointing. I mean, seriously, just google for it, you’ll see many horror threads dating all the way back to 2008, and the constant chant of “when the fvck are they going to fix it”. Its reliability is unquestioned, its effectiveness well acknowledged, and its ease of use is without equal. The 556 Classic used plastic handguards and so only had about as much rail space as an A4 upper receiver, but the full length metal handguards o the 556xi Russian allow for a little more real estate to be made available.