Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 30

Thread: SHOT SHOW 2010 - SIG 516 and SIG E2

  1. #1
    Administrator greentips's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2004
    Location
    Pluton
    Posts
    14,752

    SHOT SHOW 2010 - SIG 516 and SIG E2

    Information is coming!


    Please send all private messages on CGN admin issues to "CGN Admin" account

  2. #2
    CGN Regular
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Posts
    821

    SIG 516 and SIG 716

    SIG has saw fit to enter the AR market starting this year. They have two lines, the SIG 516 in 5.56x45mm NATO and the SIG 716 in 7.62x51mm NATO in various configurations. Both designs use a pushrod gas piston system with 3 position adjustable gas valves. The gasblocks appear to be standardized across the range of models, is skeletonized, and as a M1913 rail on top to extend the rail beyond the free float tube. Barrels across the line appear to be chrome lined, cold hammer-forged free floating barrels.

    SIG 516
    The SIG 516 come in the following models: PDW (178mm barrel, 2.75kg), CQB (254mm barrel, 2.9kg), Tactical Patrol (368mm barrel, 3.15kg), Patrol (406mm barrel, 3.3kg) and Precision Marksman (457mm heavy barrel, 3.65kg). All barrels have a 1:7 twist, and the M4 contoured, except for the PDW and Precision, which are heavy barrel. Carbine models come with a milspec diameter buffer tube and SOPMOD stock, whereas the Precision model comes aith a Magpul PRS stock and 2-stage match trigger.

    Other standard features across the range include ambidexterous safety, and free float M1913 quad rail.

    SIG 516s are supposed to hit LE this summer, with civilian sales to follow. The 14" model was quoted in the range of $2000 USD.



    Last edited by FPembleton; 01-25-2010 at 01:21 AM.

  3. #3
    CGN Regular
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Posts
    821
    SIG 716
    The basic design of the 716 seems to be an upsizing of the 516, with the same kind of block, rails and stocks and gas system. Although the press packet says "standard M14 type steel magazine", we were told by the SHOT rep that the magazines were actually Armalite AR-10.

    The 716 is currently "in development", with the following models on display at SHOT

    14" Tactical Patrol


    16" Patrol


    20" Precision model
    Last edited by FPembleton; 01-25-2010 at 01:15 AM.

  4. #4
    CGN Regular
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Posts
    821

    SIG E2 Enhanced Ergonomics P226 (Also comes in P229 E2)

    Sig has new pistols coming out this year based on P226 and P229, but features a new frame incorporating a reduced backstrap and grip circumference. The grip is a modular one pliece screwless design and features a new texture. Frame redesign includes reduced trigger reach, redesigned decocking lever and the Short Reset Trigger as standard (trigger used previously in the Sig Elites).

    Other standard features include, SIGLITE night sights, integral acessory rail.

    MSRP is $1,149 USD and they now ship with 3 magazines.



    On a personal note, I own a SIG P226 Elite, and I found the controls and DA pull to be be easier to reach even with the medium grip.
    Last edited by FPembleton; 01-25-2010 at 01:14 AM.

  5. #5
    CGN Regular Matt_mg's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    MTL, Canada
    Posts
    579
    That bolt carrier is very different, does the gas tube extend far into the upper receiver?

  6. #6
    CGN Ultra frequent flyer
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Posts
    3,043
    Quote Originally Posted by FPembleton View Post
    14" Tactical Patrol

    I'm more interested in the new 1.1-8 Leupold scope mounted on that gun.

  7. #7
    Scribe
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    You can't stop here. This is bat country.
    Posts
    6,113
    It's definitely getting better press than their last attempt, the 1.1-4x...that just got eaten alive. This one is getting a lot of favourable discussion I notice.
    Owning is easy; it's doing that's hard. Remember that advice on the internet often comes from people who own things...but are not especially skilled in their use.

  8. #8
    CGN Ultra frequent flyer
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Posts
    3,043
    Yeah, as I'm sure you've already seen, there was a really good write up on m4c.

  9. #9
    Scribe
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    You can't stop here. This is bat country.
    Posts
    6,113
    Yeah, that was very interesting...especially after that 1-4 they put out which was really panned. I was surprised to see the positive review of the 1-8.
    Owning is easy; it's doing that's hard. Remember that advice on the internet often comes from people who own things...but are not especially skilled in their use.

  10. #10
    Member LastUnder's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Posts
    33
    Did the Sig rep mention anything about when we might might expect to see the new 226 E2's in Canadian stores?

Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •