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SIG SG 551

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SIG SG 551
Quick Overview
Production
1990 - Present
Overview

The SIG SG 551 is a carbine-length assault rifle manufactured by SIG Sauer in Switzerland. It is a shorter variant of the SG 550 with a 363 mm barrel and a redesigned handguard. The SG 551 was developed for military and law enforcement users who need a compact but accurate rifle. It retains the diopter sight system, folding stock, and 30-round magazine of the full-sized SG 550. The 551 is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO.

Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
833 mm (stock extended)
Barrel Length
363 mm
Weight
3.20 kg
Mechanical
Action Type
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Trigger Type
Selective fire
Sights Type
Diopter rear, post front
Magazine Capacity
30 rounds
Additional Information
action
Gas-operated, rotating bolt
rate Of Fire
700 rpm

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