[PhillySoldier]

Any updated info on when the gen 2 might actually be released?

Trying to decide if I should wait for it or just go ahead and purchase the gen 1

 

[porreca1]

Sig is replacing the lower on my 716. They will also be returning my POF trigger group I had in the lower and upgrading me to a Geisselle two stage trigger for my trouble. I will check it out and report back when we get it from the FFL. Sounds like they are taking good care of me!

 

[kansascity45]

Sig is replacing the lower on my 716. They will also be returning my POF trigger group I had in the lower and upgrading me to a Geisselle two stage trigger for my trouble. I will check it out and report back when we get it from the FFL. Sounds like they are taking good care of me!

WOW - what kind of problems were you having to replace the lower receiver?

Cheers

 

[porreca1]

It seems it was a combination of a buffer which was too light from the factory and carrier tilt on mine. I am making this assumption based on the damage and the guys that have had the same issue had their rifles sent back with H2 weight buffers and much more machining work on either side of the buffer portal. The first photo is mine, the second is of a rifle that was sent back that exhibited the same issues.

 

[kansascity45]

Thanks! Yeah, looks like some 'self-machining' going on there!! Wonder why your 716 didn't have the H2 buffer spring? I thought the heavier H2s were standard on all of SIG's piston rifles.

Thanks for your pics - And agree, sounds like SIG's taking care of ya. Maybe they'll throw-in a store credit to cover your transfer fee for the new lower...

Cheers

 

[NOLAGT]

I'll have to take a look at my 716 before I send it back for other things.

 

[mpx2017]

is that a gen 1 or gen 2 716?

 

[porreca1]

is that a gen 1 or gen 2 716?

Based on what I have read here it is a 1st gen. The box does not say Gll, it has the white lettering on the receiver (or did, we shall see what the new lower they are sending looks like), the date stamped on the barrel under the hand rail is 2012. Non tapered barrel though...I will take some better shots of it when it comes back, here are a few I have here.

 

[porreca1]

posted to the wrong thread...apologies. was looking for "Things I noticed with SIG716 GEN1 and GEN2"

 

[PhillySoldier]

The Gen2 come out with an official release? I no longer see the gen 1 page on the sig sight and Im starting to see some gen 2 listings on gunbroker

 

[Saint]

I recently bought a magazine named AR-15 (not sure who the "parent" publisher is at the moment - maybe Guns & Ammo?) and there was a hands-on review of the new Gen 2 716 inside of it. In fact, they took it hunting in Texas as well as giving it some range time. Although I'm taking this from memory, I believe the average grouping of five 5 shot strings yielded .57" with a best group of .37"! They even took a picture of that group because they couldn't believe it. They ran it suppressed as well. When I go home today for lunch, I'll get more specifics.

 

[CCWP290]

I ordered mine from Quantico Tactical in the beginning of September. I just spoke with my contact and he said Sig is building weapons for them now that were on backorder however Sig did not specify Which models were being built. I suspect the backlog has to do with the DOD contract, P320 recall, and I believe the Canadian military just contracted with Sig for the 716 G2 DMR. While I wait, I'm purchasing accessories like a bipod, scope, Etc.

 

[Saint]

Sorry for the late response, but I couldn't find the damn magazine with the 716 G2 article in it. I guess we have the Canadians to thank for the G2. I don't know why this happened, but the 2nd page was attached as a thumbnail and not an image. At least it's here...

 

[Damon]

I recently bought a magazine named AR-15 (not sure who the "parent" publisher is at the moment - maybe Guns & Ammo?) and there was a hands-on review of the new Gen 2 716 inside of it. In fact, they took it hunting in Texas as well as giving it some range time. Although I'm taking this from memory, I believe the average grouping of five 5 shot strings yielded .57" with a best group of .37"! They even took a picture of that group because they couldn't believe it. They ran it suppressed as well. When I go home today for lunch, I'll get more specifics.

I can vouch for that. My scope is a Leupold Mark AR Mod1 / 1.5x4.

 

[padolin]

I just recieved my G2 this week. I had ordered it and waited for 6 months to get it, and I was told it would be Jan. I got my money back and found one on gunbroker and bought it that day.

I need to put some optics on it and when i do ill let you know how it shoots.

 

[PhillySoldier]

Post some pics buddy?

 

[JonP160]

I ordered my 716 in June. Originally was going to be a year. In September they said October 17 it would ship. Now its been pushed back to Dec 17. Frustrating.

 

[padolin]

If i could figure out how to post an image i would. Where did you order yours from? They are out there. I had paid $1824 for mine. I got that refunded and got it for $1589.

 

[JonP160]

I ordered mine from a master Sig dealer, out of Chesterfield, MO. I ordered the 716 DMR with the FDE color to it. I got it for 2689 I believe.

 

[padolin]

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/717817567

same gun??