XCR vs SIG

Do your homework on both of them. Look around for malfunctions, and owner comments on both. There are lots on this board.

If you can, shoot each. I have owned both, and shot several K rounds out of each. While I would help someone who owns an XCR to the best of my ability, I would recommend a sig to a friend.
 
There are more than enough of these threads been posted before, they quickly turn into a ##### fest by both sides, so please do this board a favor and do a search for them.
 
Short answer:

Sig's a better dedicated system, XCR's considerably more flexible depending on where you live (can swap to 6.8 or 6.5 or 7.62x39, so you can plink and hunt with the same rifle and a spare barrel. XCR includes full rails if you like to tack things on, Sig you're going to have to buy them separately. Sig will hold it monetary value better, XCR depreciates a bit more as Robinson doesn't have the same overhead costs as the sig factory does.

Either way, treat em like a high class lady, and they'll treat you right every time.
 
I have owned and shot both. If I had to go to war (especially in the Alps!), I would choose the SIG as it is the more reliable system... The SIG has a better factory stock and the folding mechanism locks up tight. The XCR has some small issues with small clips and screws that can come loose and disable the gun (locktite will cure the ejector screw problems)... I hear most of those small gremlins are now cured on the new rifles. Overall, the SIG is better built.

Otherwise, I would choose the XCR because it is more versatile: you can change caliber, it has more mounting points (especially for optics), you can put on a collapsible stock or a folder if you can find one, it takes AR mags, it is cheaper, etc, etc. The bipod on the SIG is OK but if you seriously need a bipod, you can install a GOOD one on the lower rail of the XCR.

The XCR is WAY superior in one department: ergonomics. Everything is better on the XCR: the safety placement, the cocking handle, the mag release, the reload procedure (you have to rock the mag in a SIG), etc. The SIG is heavy and so is the XCR but if you install a thinner barrel on the XCR, the balance would greatly improve...

As far as accuracy goes, the nod would probably go to the SIG but only if you use the proper Swiss ammunition or heavy bullets as its rate of twist is designed for the heavier, longer bullets... With regular NATO spec ammo, I could not declare a clear winner between the two.

I find the XCR easier to clean.

I vote XCR
 
THe SIG comes from a great lineage of small arms. It is extensively researched and tested in service with a national army and many special units. A genuine target rifle with military characteristics. It's the perfect combination for a true rifleman.
 
nestle said:
THe SIG comes from a great lineage of small arms. It is extensively researched and tested in service with a national army and many special units. A genuine target rifle with military characteristics. It's the perfect combination for a true rifleman.
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Yeah, but.... Can she hunt??
 
Gotta put things into perspective, the Swiss Arms is sold AS a target rifle. The XCR is sold as "tactical" modular and multipurpose rifle. Depends what you're looking for. On one side you have the awesome battle rifle dubbed as a target rifle and on the other you have the not quite appreciated do it all but isn't doing it too well carbine.

Arctic Blaser said:
Yeah, but.... Can she hunt??
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Depends what you hunt. :ninja:cou:
 
Just my humble opinion... but if anyone thinks the XCR is a superior rifle to any of the Swiss Arms family, they haven't handled a Swiss Arms.

THe ONLY benefit to the XCR is the 10 round AR mag capability. I much prefer everything else on the Swiss Arms setup. It is a little heavy, but do an extra set of curls when you work out and you'll be fine.
 
I own the XCR but I've shot the Swiss Arms a fair amount. Make no mistake about it, the Swiss Arms is better quality. I own the XCR because it's cheaper and takes AR mags.
 
It really isn't a matter of "like". One rifle is simple better than the other in almost every aspect. It comes down to whether you can afford it or not.
 
nestle said:
It really isn't a matter of "like". One rifle is simple better than the other in almost every aspect. It comes down to whether you can afford it or not.
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Ya, no way you could say anything about the XCR being better. Taking 10 round mags maybe? Interchangable calibers maybe? What about full length rails? :cool:

What about the SA? Can you say things about it are better? Maybe the fact it is lighter? Maybe the fact it has been used in the field for development more?
 
It really isn't a matter of "like". One rifle is simple better than the other in almost every aspect. It comes down to whether you can afford it or not.
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*sigh*.... It begins.

The XCR has some superiorities, the sig has some as well.

For example:

The XCR has an ambidexterous bolt release, which has significantly better ergonomics. Its bolt handle is on the left, not the right, allowing it to be cycled without removing the firearm from a shooting position.
It takes AR mags.
It can be converted to various calibres.
It has an adjustable gas system.
It has a monolithic pic rail upper.

and... yes it is being used by LEO's and by some operators in the sandbox (private security contractors).
 
nestle said:
It really isn't a matter of "like". One rifle is simple better than the other in almost every aspect. It comes down to whether you can afford it or not.
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Lets go look at some SA vs AR threads, or we could not waste our time.
 
nestle said:
It really isn't a matter of "like". One rifle is simple better than the other in almost every aspect. It comes down to whether you can afford it or not.
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I don't agree. I own several SA rifles and have shot the XCR. It is a subjective apples and oranges comparison that comes down to personal preference.
 
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