Capable of
performing under the harshest conditions, the SIG516 G3 utilizes premium
components and an innovative feature set to deliver uncompromising
reliability. Inside the rifle, a short-stroke piston with an adjustable
gas system keeps the SIG516 G3 in flawless operation with the ability to
tune the gas settings to meet the mission at hand.
Chambered in 5.56 NATO, the SIG516 G3 is standard with a 16-inch cold hammer forged barrel with a 1:7-inch twist rate. The intuitive design of the
SIG516 G3's unique rear and side non-reciprocating charging handle
allows the rifle to be easily operated in any manner, in any condition.
To
support long-term operational use and extended reliability, the rifle
features steel-reinforced components for high-wear areas (cam path and feed ramp). The SIG516 G3 is standard with fully ambidextrous controls, including the bolt catch, magazine catch, safety, and charging handle. Additional on-rifle components include a SIG Matchlite DUO curved trigger, SIG flash hider compensator, and a free-floating M-LOK handguard.
With
its proven performance capabilities, upgraded feature set, and
established history of durability in the field, the new SIG516 G3
continues to raise expectations for an AR-15 piston system.
The new SIG516 G3 sets new standards for durability, reliability, and user convenience in a modern sporting rifle.