From the 2014 SHOT Show, a look at the new Sig Sauer 556xi rifle, available in 5.56, 300 Blackout, and 7.62×39.
SIG556xi Standard Specs:
- Item Number: R556xi-16B-C, R556xi-16B-S
- Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
- Overall Length: 35.8 in / 912.9 mm
- Rifling: 1 in 7in
- Number of Grooves: 6
- Barrel Length: 16.0 in / 406.4 mm
- Weight w/out Mag: 7.1 lb / 3.22 kg
- Mag Capacity: 30 Rounds
- Accessory Rail: Yes
- Options: Swiss-Style Folding Stock with Removable Cheek Rest, Ambi Controls, Locking Flip-Up Sights, Also Available with a Quad Rail
SIG556xi Carbon Specs:
- Item Number: R556xi-16B-CF
- Caliber: 5.56mm NATO
- Overall Length: 35.6 in / 904.2 mm
- Rifling: 1 in 7in
- Number of Grooves: 6
- Barrel Length: 16.0 in / 406.4 mm
- Weight w/out Mag: 7.0 lb / 3.18 kg
- Mag Capacity: 30 Rounds
- Accessory Rail: Yes
- Features: Carbon Fiber Rail Adaptable Handguard, Side-Folding Stock with Internal Sling Points, Ambi Controls, Locking Flip-Up Sights
SIG556xi Russian Specs:
- Item Number: R556xi-762-16B-C-AK
- Caliber: 7.62 X 39mm
- Overall Length: 35.8 in
- Rifling: 1 in 9.5in
- Number of Grooves: 4
- Barrel Length: 16.0 in
- Weight w/out Mag: 7 lbs 1 oz
- Mag Capacity: 30 Rounds
- Accessory Rail: Yes
- Features: 3-Position Gas Piston Operating System with Rotating Bolt, Swiss-style Folding Stock with Removable Cheek Riser, Accepts Most AK-Type Magazines, Locking Flip-Up Front/Rear Sights, also available with a Quad Rail