FN FAL vs SIG SG 552 Commando

1953–Present

1998–present

7,000,000+ units

Unknown

1,090 mm (42.9 in) stock extended; 1,020 mm (40.2 in) stock folded (para)

730 mm (stock extended)

533 mm (21.0 in) standard; 458 mm (18.0 in) para variant

226 mm

4.25 kg (9.37 lb) empty

3.10 kg

20 rounds standard; 5, 10, 30 round options available

30 rounds

Short-stroke gas piston, tilting breechblock, selective fire

Gas-operated, rotating bolt

Two-stage military trigger

Selective fire

Aperture rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation, hooded front post

Diopter rear, post front