![]() The SIG556 family of rifles use a gas-piston operating system, a superior system to the gas impingement arrangement in my book. Better still, the Classic’s folder incorporates a telescoping function so that the rifle may not only be shortened for stowage, but also adjusted for LOP. The Classic sported a look much like the 550 variant I’d previously handled including the folding stock. While it was a positive experience, I must admit that I missed the old appearance of the 550 and its side-folding Then in January 2009, the SIG556 Classic appeared. I had an opportunity to test the SWAT version of the SIG556 last year. At first glance, the SIG556 might even be mistaken for another black rifle: the AR15. What finally emerged by the time the gun went to market was a very contemporary ver-sion with a black finish and Picatinny rails atop the receiver and handguards. I lamented, as I favored the serious length-reducing attribute of the side-folder. One writer praised the decision for the stock, saying it was “the only way to go,” due to the variable length-of-pull (LOP) enabled by the telescoping stock. At that time, we were told that the 556 would actually be equipped with a telescoping stock like that of the Colt M4 and its clones. I also remember its excellent handling characteristics, even in full-auto (the weapon we handled was select-fire). ![]() What I remember most about the weapon was a unique appearance with a gray finish and its side-folding stock. Part of the scheduled events that weekend included a chance to fire the “556.” What we actually handled, however, was a prototype in development, based upon the military 550. A few years ago, when Sig Sauer first began their advertising campaign for the SIG556 that was still yet to be released, I attended a demonstration at the Sig Sauer Academy in September 2006. ![]()
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