[ARCHIVED THREAD] - differences between Version 1 and 2?

Posted: 12/29/2013 6:29:42 AM EDT

Heading out to buy a 556 classic. How can I tell if the weapon is a version 1 or 2?
The place I'm buying from, has been the main dealer in the area for Sigs, but I can't imagine he sells that many.
I just would like to buy a newly made 556 and not one that's been in his stock for 5 years.
I looked at one there the other day ,and I did not have the adjustable stock , and it had a Sig red dot , and no sights.
Thanks for the info.

Posted: 12/29/2013 9:15:40 AM EDT

[#1]

If it has the swiss style folder, and not a collapsible, you're golden. You can also look at the build date on the box before buying. Nobody calls them "version 1 or "version 2" so expect dump looks if you speak of it out loud.

Posted: 12/30/2013 6:18:09 AM EDT

[#2]

thanks for the info. I went ahead and bought it yesterday. It was made in 2009 and has a collapsible stock. It has no rear sight except for a sig red dot . I'm looking forward to firing it.

Posted: 12/30/2013 2:44:48 PM EDT

[#3]

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thanks for the info. I went ahead and bought it yesterday. It was made in 2009 and has a collapsible stock. It has no rear sight except for a sig red dot . I'm looking forward to firing it.

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Does it have three or four bolts holding the top rail on, and does it have the little flip up "popsicle" sight on the rail?

Posted: 12/30/2013 3:17:21 PM EDT

[#4]

3 screws holding the rail, no rear sight at all,except for the red dot.

Posted: 12/31/2013 9:58:55 AM EDT

[#5]

They are the SIG 556 ER (early release) and the 556 Classic (Swiss stock).

There should be a little flip up rear sight build into the rail. It is pretty easy to miss.

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