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General Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: Kingkeoni on April 20, 2011, 12:10:47 AM

Title: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: Kingkeoni on April 20, 2011, 12:10:47 AM: Ok so I'm looking at buying my next toy.

I've decided on either a Sig 556 R or an Arsenal Saiga.

Both of these take the AK47 magazines and are chambered in 7.62x39.

I've found them for $800 (Saiga) and $1100 (Sig) O.T.D. Including all taxes.

The Saiga comes with 2 30 round magazines, the Sig comes with 4 30 rounders and their red dot sight.

Opinions or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: Alaskana on April 20, 2011, 12:17:41 AM: I've heard the sig is having lots of issues currently. Either way, I'd go with the arsenal. They are a known quality.
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: BananaClip on April 20, 2011, 06:14:14 AM: The way the markets going, I'd have to agree with Alaskana. Saiga is a "legit" Russian reciever. The Sig556R just came out so it won't go away soon. Worst case is "The Man in Charge" will stop the importation of the Saiga 7.62x39mm like he's trying to with the Saiga12's..Kaneohe Gun Shop sells the Arsenal 7,62x39mm for $775...I'd get the Saiga first...................then the Sig556R ;)
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: 2aHawaii on April 20, 2011, 08:15:33 AM: I'd get the Saiga too. It's a tried and true platform and it's already converted. It looks like Arsenal does builds on different receivers. If that is the case, I'd get a Russian.
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: Antithesis on April 20, 2011, 09:40:18 AM: I'd have to agree with the Saiga as well.
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: pj_benn on April 20, 2011, 03:58:12 PM: I own an arsenal saiga. Love it. Just wish they offered it in a side folder too
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: Kingkeoni on April 20, 2011, 06:41:10 PM: Ok, Ok, you guys convinced me...

Say hello to my little friend.

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Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: Dregs on April 20, 2011, 07:04:02 PM: That looks GREAT man!!
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: 808shooter on April 20, 2011, 07:11:08 PM: :thumbsup:

I see one of those in my future
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: BananaClip on April 20, 2011, 09:27:28 PM: SWEET! :geekdanc:
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: Ichigeki Hissatsu on April 21, 2011, 01:41:12 PM: i got one too. I made mine all tacticool. Haven't shot it since putting on all the upgrades though. Nice rifle you got!
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: ibuytoys on April 21, 2011, 06:28:47 PM: My Sig 556R is back at Sig getting some issues resolved.
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: Kingkeoni on April 21, 2011, 08:39:57 PM: I'm glad I bought the Saiga AK.

I took it to Kokohead for its inaugural shooting session and it shot perfectly.

No failures whatsoever and was sighted in perfectly from the factory.

I shot 200 rounds today.
Had a great time.
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: tundah on April 21, 2011, 09:38:27 PM: You did good. I personally own three Saigas. An Arsenal in 7.62 I paid way too much money for back during the panic, a 5.45 I just finished converting, and a 12 that I'm going to convert. My favorite is the 5.45. You might want to consider replacing the (IMO) crappy Arsenal trigger with a Tapco trigger group, only costs about $25 and makes a world of difference.
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: Kingkeoni on May 09, 2011, 11:20:41 PM: I have gone through over 300 rounds ever since I put the Bushnell TRS25 red dot on the AK.

I've got to say, I love this rifle.
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: 2aHawaii on May 10, 2011, 07:27:06 AM: I really need to buy the rest of my parts for the conversion.
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: Kingkeoni on May 10, 2011, 07:35:18 AM: Quote from: 2aHawaii on May 10, 2011, 07:27:06 AM
I really need to buy the rest of my parts for the conversion.

let me know when you do.
I just bought 1000 rounds of ammo and am itching to shoot mine more.

My wife wishes I fondled her as much as I do my SGL21. Hahaha :rofl:
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: ibuytoys on May 18, 2011, 07:10:53 PM: My 556R just got back from Sig and they've addressed my concerns plus some. I'm looking forward to a range session with this rifle!
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: Kingkeoni on May 18, 2011, 09:04:02 PM: Quote from: ibuytoys on May 18, 2011, 07:10:53 PM
My 556R just got back from Sig and they've addressed my concerns plus some. I'm looking forward to a range session with this rifle!

Let me know when you go.

I'll bring the AK and make it a 7.62x39 party.
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: ibuytoys on May 19, 2011, 12:18:30 AM: Quote
Let me know when you go.

I'll bring the AK and make it a 7.62x39 party.

I might as well bring my RPK to join the celebration ;D ;D
Title: Re: Arsenal Saiga or Sig 556 R (7.62x39)
Post by: AWS-GTAW on May 19, 2011, 08:25:13 PM: back2back what was your problems with the 556r? How long did it take to come back? Did sig cover the shipping?

thanks.