Does anyone here own a Sig 551-A1?

[49erlife]

I am looking at / REALLLY interested in buying a Sig 551 i was looking at. Looking for some input from someone that owns one & can give me some feedback. I have been doing a lot of research since it cost no small chunk of change. Your input is appriciated. Thx guys

[tai]

Sig 551 is not legal in CA. It was banned by name

[rareair]

OP is probably asking about the SIG551-A1

[49erlife]

Oh ya thats it. What a beautiful firearm man I like it.

[DasBoost]

Check with RifleGear, they carry them. COGunWorks has spare parts and accessories for the 551-A1 and 556. They use the proprietary mags so I don't know how easy it'd be tracking down rebuild kits for it. Plus blocking the mags that are around $35 or so, but hey, I pay for Mini14 mags so I'm not one to talk. Haha.

[nothinghere2c]

I don't have a 551 but I do have a 556. I love the trigger and function of the gun its just DAAANNG heavy for a rifle. Not sure the weight difference between the 551 and 556 but the 556 feels great bench shooting.

[49erlife]

Sounds good guys. Thx for the info. Hope I am shooting one soon

[nitroxdiver]

49er. They are nice, and Ca. legal with an AK type mag lock or featureless. Sig Sauer 551A1 is not on the list, Sig SG 551 is. It's both a different model, and a different company. (1 is swiss 1 is american).

Anyway, it's essentially the same as a 556 classic. Different finish on both receivers, different finish on the gas block, different flash hider. Of course it also uses swiss Sig/SAN mags. The QC and fit and finish has been great on the ones I've seen and handled.

Enjoy your new rifle. If you decide you want real swiss sights, cogunsales has them. Expensive though.

[49erlife]

Thx