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Old 01-22-08, 12:38 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by jonb96150 View Post
You have a 229? Of all the gubs I own, my 229 in .357sig is my hands down favorite. It may in fact be my all time favorite of all I have ever owned.

Definite bummer about us not being able to legally own a Sig 556, cuz I would have already bought one. I don't think you could go wrong, just based on Sig reputation.

Maybe if we get MonsterMan to make a non-pistol grip, and put a fixed stock in place of the collapsible one it could squeak by in Kali.

Yes, my 229 is one of my favorites for sure. That and my .44 mag, I am torn.

I don't have the .357 barrell but have been meaning to pick one up as I have heard that is an outstanding round.

All in good time.


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Originally Posted by Big Bore Lover View Post
Skillett,
The 556 I have is quite reliable and pretty accurate. Not quite as accurate as my RR mid length but it will work in a pinch. It is cleaner to operate not being a "gas impingment" system. The concrete commando stock is a joke and just had to go but other than that it has its place. Just so you know and pass it on to your friend, the 556 does a job on the finish of the upper receiver at the rear of the ejection port. Bounces brass off the receiver and, on mine at least removed the finish completely (down to bare metal). So far Sig has told me an "upper management decision" has been it is not an issue they will address. I know other owners that have had their uppers repaired/replaced by Sig. Maybe they just didn't like where I live or something. Other than that, the rifle is a plus. I won't say its the best the worlds ever seen but it is good. Tell your friend to shop it around as better prices can be had if the buyer does some looking. I say that as too damn many dealers think since it says Sig they can sell them at full mark up. NOT.
Great information, thanks. I will pass this along. Wish I could just hold one and see how it feels. Stupid restrictions.

I can run down right now and buy a mini 14 but not one of these. No sir.


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