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Posted: 5/11/2020 12:32:34 AM EDT
I’m looking to pickup a SIG SAN 553P. Before I order one through JDI I’d like to hear some thoughts from owners on the 55x platform. I have never handled one and was just introduced to this specific model. I would unfortunately have to leave it in Pistol form due to my Anti-2A state.
Is it worth the coin? Pic for reference   Thanks |
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Posted: 5/11/2020 12:44:22 AM EDT
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The Apex on the Krinkov evolution! Buy it and never look back!
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Posted: 5/11/2020 9:17:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 18B30: The Apex on the Krinkov evolution! Buy it and never look back! That’s what I’ve heard so far. Any reliability issues with these? |
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Posted: 5/12/2020 3:41:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boxer4u: That’s what I’ve heard so far. Any reliability issues with these? The US versions had all sort of issues. The SAN ones should be fine, kinda tempted myself. Also you might want to get a port buffer or some tape to put behind the ejection port. The finish will quickly be obliterated in that area. |
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Posted: 5/13/2020 9:06:23 AM EDT
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That's sweet. I had no idea they were importing actual swiss made models. That is tempting
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Posted: 5/13/2020 9:14:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By airgunner: That's sweet. I had no idea they were importing actual swiss made models. That is tempting Yes tempting to say the least. However, they start at $3250. Mags are $65+ |
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Posted: 5/13/2020 11:24:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Boxer4u: Yes tempting to say the least. However, they start at $3250. Mags are $65+ lol - yeah and I would want at least 6 mags plus shipping, transfer fee, $200 tax stamp ('cause I would have to SBR it), engraving costs and $300+ for a factory folding stock. I'd be way over $4k said and done. That's why I said "temping" and not, "I just ordered one" It is cool but I'm not sure its THAT cool  |
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Posted: 5/13/2020 5:27:29 PM EDT
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I have a SIG SAN 552 that I got years ago from the guns released by the North Carolina ALE that I SBRed.
Its a neat gun and mine has never given me any issues. Granted its not a high volume shooter either. Was it worth the $2500-ish I paid for it....sure as it was a rare gun I always wanted but was not really ever available on the open market. Does it really do much of anything better than a Colt AR SBR, not really, but that not the reason I bought it. They are nice guns built to a manufacturing quality that the US Sig 55x guns never really measured up to. If you have the funds I would recommend adding one to your collection as one day they may not be available. |
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Posted: 5/14/2020 7:15:32 AM EDT
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Excellent fun gun. If you're going to suppress it make sure to get the 4 position gas valve. makes it much more pleasant to shoot and less recoil.
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Posted: 5/22/2020 9:57:43 AM EDT
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Well I just placed an order for one, now the wait begins!
 For those that are keeping this a pistol, which folding adapter are you using? |
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Posted: 5/22/2020 7:53:28 PM EDT
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How long was the delivery estimate for? I’ve been thinking about a 553 long barrel to go with my 553 Sb, but I think I’ll get a conversion upper and finish it with the parts I already have if I go that route
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Posted: 5/23/2020 1:28:23 AM EDT
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I went for the railed upper build which takes roughly 90 days. The diopter build takes 180 days
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Posted: 5/23/2020 8:19:31 AM EDT
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I have the 1913 adapter (yeah, 556 to mcx conversion plate) that I'm interested in running a telescoping brace with. I'm strongly thinking about SBRing mine.
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Posted: 5/23/2020 8:27:24 AM EDT
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Its a nice Ak.
Is it worth it? All depends, people spend tens of thousands on double barrel shotguns. Its Swiss, its somewhat rare, so it will retain its value but in terms of how it compares to modern guns, its pretty much outclassed by things in its price point. I think 10.5 is as low as I would personally go with a 556 so when thinking about something with a 9 inch barrel, I start to feel as if there are better tools for that job. Great Iconic weapon if its something that you are interested in. |
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Posted: 5/24/2020 5:44:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Its a nice Ak. Is it worth it? All depends, people spend tens of thousands on double barrel shotguns. Its Swiss, its somewhat rare, so it will retain its value but in terms of how it compares to modern guns, its pretty much outclassed by things in its price point. I think 10.5 is as low as I would personally go with a 556 so when thinking about something with a 9 inch barrel, I start to feel as if there are better tools for that job. Great Iconic weapon if its something that you are interested in. That’s kind of how I felt. I think I would want one 16” or longer. For something much more practical and short and Swiss is go APC-9 (or TP-9 if you want ridiculously short) which costs half what these do and suppress nicely. |
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Posted: 5/24/2020 5:55:06 PM EDT
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It's one of my grail guns.
I can understand people who look at this from a practicality standpoint and use good reason to not get one. Sure it is over-priced and probably under-powered compared to more practical options in today's standards. I stipulate that most guys considering the Sig 553P already have the practical side covered. So this leaves only the desire for something more exclusive, beautiful, with a side of some practicality (like I can shoot the damn thing and get OK results). Get enough of a collection, the practicality goes out the door and desire takes over. |
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Posted: 5/24/2020 6:17:55 PM EDT
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I put together a USA based 556 SBR. Proper Swiss stock. Handguards to make it a 552.
Two issues - Overgased. Corrected with a new 4 position gas block. Broken charging handle retaining clip. I was using an aftermarket charging handle. Sig repaired It at no charge with a week. Great with a suppressor. Great trigger for a factory rifle. |
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Posted: 5/25/2020 8:40:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's one of my grail guns. I can understand people who look at this from a practicality standpoint and use good reason to not get one. Sure it is over-priced and probably under-powered compared to more practical options in today's standards. I stipulate that most guys considering the Sig 553P already have the practical side covered. So this leaves only the desire for something more exclusive, beautiful, with a side of some practicality (like I can shoot the damn thing and get OK results). Get enough of a collection, the practicality goes out the door and desire takes over. The ability for humans to be incredibly myopic is extraordinary. I bet you could walk through the house of people who deride the idea of buying one of these because it's not the "best gun ever" and find dozens of examples where they compromised on the quality/practicality of something and got a different version simply because they liked it better but as soon as it's an issue they don't care about, value suddenly becomes an objective idea. |
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Posted: 6/1/2020 10:54:42 PM EDT
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Link to purchase? Can’t find it.
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Posted: 6/6/2020 3:21:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Link to purchase? Can’t find it. You’ll have to email Dave from JDI. He can send you the order form |
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Posted: 6/8/2020 1:53:18 AM EDT
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Sexy as hell but I’ll pass at that price point in the current economy.
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Posted: 6/17/2020 10:48:30 PM EDT
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I have a 16" 751 that I actually shoot, so not exactly the same but close-ish. What are your specific questions?
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