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Howa Type 89 vs SIG Sauer SIG516
Side-by-side technical comparison
Howa Type 89
RiflesIn production
SIG Sauer SIG516
RiflesDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
Howa Type 89
SIG Sauer SIG516
Production
1989–present
2010–2020
Units produced
Approximately 150,000
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
Howa Type 89
SIG Sauer SIG516
Overall length
916mm (36.1 in)
930 mm
Barrel length
420mm (16.5 in)
406 mm (16 inch)
Weight
3,500g (7.7 lb) empty
3.3 kg
Magazine capacity
20 or 30 rounds (STANAG compatible)
30 rounds
Action type
Gas-operated, short-stroke piston
Gas-operated, short-stroke piston
Trigger type
Single-stage with 3-round burst limiter
Single stage
Sights
Flip-up L-type rear aperture, adjustable front post
Flip-up backup iron sights
Calibers
Howa Type 89
SIG Sauer SIG516