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Posted: 6/27/2011 1:20:05 PM EDT
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OK, so I decided to lighten up my SIG 556 SWAT. I ordered a 551 handguard and short receiver rail to replace the SWAT railed handguards. Here are the official numbers. SWAT handguard: 1lb 3.0oz = 19.0oz  551 handguard and rail: 9.1oz  Weight savings: 9.9oz Not a big difference really, but the problem with railed handguards is that they tend to gather accessories. For instance rail covers, lights, grips, lasers, etc. Mine was fairly modestly outfitted with a light, small grip, and fairly small XTM and ladder rail covers.  2lb 2.3oz=34.3oz so actual weight savings for me is 34.3oz-9.1oz = 25.2oz or 1.575lb a little over a pound and a half. All up front where the SIG 556 is needs the weight loss the most. My 556 now balances a lot better. Still not as light as an M4 type AR, but I like the feel a lot better now. |
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