Toy or "Tool?"

 

For YOUR purposes? 551A1, hands down.
It just has a cool factor that the 556 doesn't.
Now, if you were looking for a "tactical" rifle, I would have recommended the 556 Patrol. But it's just not as COOL as the 551A1.

Also, the 551A1 is much closer to the real thing than the 556 is.

 

I saw a sub $1000 SCM that made me think twice.

I put my hands on a 551, and I liked it, but it was 1800 on the shelf.

 

I feel the 556 magwell ruins the overall lines of the rifle. AR magazines are more convenient, but... ehh.

That's why I chose the 556R (needed a Kalashnikov action, and one in 7.62 x 39mm too).

I would pick the 551A1 as my next toy - none of my firearms are "tools."

We're not calling them "toys" in blatant disregard of the weapons that they really are, mind you - it's just that this figure of speech seems to throw many panties in a bunch.

 

One of the reasons I dont frequent another forum site that I'm a member of. Called my 45 my toy and got called just about everything but a man! I told them it belongs to me and I'll use any damned term I want in reference to it!

 

Edsel, what are your thoughts on the SCM?

 

Too "ARed" for my tastes, but that's just my personal opinion.

Didn't particularly like the "fishgill" foreend, much less the railed ones.

I'd buy the rifle that resembles the original the most, without any rails, or any "tactical" stuff - and appreciate it for what it is, a rifle with conservative European design.

 

I wonder how much it would cost to to "de - SCMize," though.

Sub - $1000 IS interesting.

 

Two for Buy It now at 1099 on Gunbroker. Free Shipping.



950, no tax, and free shipping, and I would have probably hit buy. I'd rather spend it there than on a M400.

 

551 for cool factor, 556 for ability to use AR mags

 

I know what you mean.

I hate their type, too.

 

In fact if you can get the 551a1 then get it - I think it's closer to the original

 

Thanks people. I appreciate your advice.

@ Edsel: Toy as my workdays with a weapon are over. Too, I had no confusion about the terms toy/tool - made perfect sense to me.

Have decided that of the 551A1 & 556 choice, the 551A1 wins. However, researching the whole issue I've found interest in the 556R so this process is now 551A1 v 556R (unexpected detours are part of the fun in my mastering project).

I know the 5.56 well but have only little experience with the 7.62X39. As I have no interest in AK-style rifles the 556R should add an interesting twist as I can experiment with new loads in a new rifle.

Thanks again.

Mongo

 

I absolutely love my 556R.

So easy to maintain, with all those cavernous spaces and Tonka - sized parts.

 

226, 229, HK, 290RS, Shields, LCR, rifle that will shoot its brass off a fence post at 200yds, motorcycles, moonshine, and women......

I love playing with the 556R more.


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I love my SCM! I purchased it when most of the internals were Swiss and the recoil spring is double wraped. I will change out the fishgill handguards to the 551 type to make it more cool.

 

$975 shipped lately.

Been thinking hard.

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Does it have a thicker barrel, or the same "pencil" barrel sans flash hider?

 

Sig Sauer 556 SCM New in Box MA Compliant SALE : Semi Auto Rifles at GunBroker.com

 

Saw it, and the others - but I'm having difficulty estimating the difference (if any) in barrel thickness between the regular and non - SCM models.

 

There were $1300 classics sold free shipping today.

 

Edsel, there is 5000 rds of Brown Bear soft point on Gunbroker for the cost of another rifle. I think I would rather have that for my R.

 

Did you bid for it?

Can't seem to find it...

That's way too much ammunition for me

I only keep a thousand of each caliber at the most, in my tiny little apartment...

 

I meant Gunbot.

Sorry