AAC Honey Badger vs SIG Sauer 556xi

2011–Present

2010–2019

~10,000 units estimated

Approximately 20,000

16.5 in (420 mm) stock collapsed, 20.5 in (520 mm) stock extended

914 mm

10.5 in (267 mm) (suppressor attached adds ~2.5 in)

419 mm

6.5 lb (2.95 kg) empty, 7.5 lb (3.40 kg) with suppressor attached

3.5 kg

30‑round standard STANAG, 10‑ and 20‑round options available

30 rounds

Short‑stroke gas piston, rotating bolt, AR‑15 derived platform

Gas-operated, long-stroke piston

Mil‑spec single‑stage trigger (optional two‑stage upgrade)

Single-stage

Low‑profile flip‑up iron sights (front post, rear aperture) with full‑length Picatinny rail for optics

Flip-up rear, post front