Clear Sig 552

kalnaren · August 26th, 2008, 09:59

Cybergun is an importer that rebrands other guns. They actually don't play very nice either -they like to sue other importers to try and get them shut down. Cybergun does not make any guns of their own.

If this SiG is a JG, I might be forced to get one some day....

Jimski · August 26th, 2008, 10:14

it's a bit off-topic, but what are the 'plus' of the sig compared to say, an m4 or an AK ? (apart from the fact that it looks good)

THE CAT · August 26th, 2008, 10:46

I love the handling of the 552 better that a M4/AK. Most people that I heard of love their 552. Beside that, it's a personal choice I guess.

The Saint · August 26th, 2008, 12:11

SIG and AK use version 3 mechboxes, AR uses version 2.

Crunchmeister · August 26th, 2008, 12:14

V3 mechbox is more durable. That can make this AEG more attractive to some than a gun based on a V2 like an Armalite.

As for the 552 MODEL over some other gun, I don't think it makes a lick of difference in airsoft. An AEG is an AEG. Properly upgraded and tuned, one will be just as accurate as another comparable model with the same internal, regardless of body style. It's really a matter of personal preference for both look and comfort.

Disco_Dante · August 26th, 2008, 13:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crunchmeister

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As for the 552 MODEL over some other gun, I don't think it makes a lick of difference in airsoft. An AEG is an AEG. Properly upgraded and tuned, one will be just as accurate as another comparable model with the same internal, regardless of body style. It's really a matter of personal preference for both look and comfort.

Not quite. The SG55x series is notorious for being a pain in the ass to open up. Definitely not recommended for a newbie who wants to upgrade his gun. If you choose based on aesthetics alone, you'll end up with a cool looking gun that you can't repair if it breaks. If you know what you're doing, you won't have too many problems making sure your gun is "Properly upgraded and tuned", but if you're new to the sport you certainly will if you choose the sig.

For someone like you Crunch, what you said is completely true, one aeg is just a different looking version of another aeg. But for a newb, they're worlds apart.

Wrath144 · August 26th, 2008, 16:51

That's really great to hear, is there a rail on top?

Disco_Dante · August 26th, 2008, 17:00

The JG one has a rail up top on the newer models.

Crunchmeister · August 26th, 2008, 17:04

Ok, I guess I hadn't considered the upgrade / repair option, but was making just a generalized statement about using a SIG 55x compared to another comparably equipped AEG in general. Having no experience with any SIG-based AEGs, I'm not aware of their takedown.

Disco_Dante · August 26th, 2008, 17:08

I spent a lot of time considering a sg550 as my next purchase before deciding against it. Spent a lot of time watching it get broken down and built up again on youtube.

You learn something new every day

Harbinger of Darkness · August 26th, 2008, 17:15

I can say from experience that taking down a Sig 55X and getting her back together is a bitch and a half. I had a used one that was in very very bad shape. Ended up stripping it for parts eventually and man was it hard.

THE CAT · August 26th, 2008, 20:18

Indeed, this AEG is a bit touchy for upgrading. Be properly informed before ripping it apart. The notorious part is when you take the GB out, it's crampy and the selector swithes gears will fall.

Here's another pic of my SA 552-1:

The top rail and steel bolt are en route.

kalnaren · August 26th, 2008, 22:51

Damn you. You're making me want to spend more money that I don't have on guns.

THE CAT · August 26th, 2008, 23:29

My old one...

Flea-ish · August 27th, 2008, 01:31

looks like a pretty good gun.

where do they sell them in Canada? I heard Cabelas was getting new guns, is this one of them?

EDIT: Yes, Cabelas does carry this gun.

though the specs at Sig say that the thing will only shoot 265 with 0.2's

thats a big yawn...

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August 26th, 2008, 10:14	#17
Jimski Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal	it's a bit off-topic, but what are the 'plus' of the sig compared to say, an m4 or an AK ? (apart from the fact that it looks good) __________________

August 26th, 2008, 12:11	#19
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	SIG and AK use version 3 mechboxes, AR uses version 2. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

August 26th, 2008, 12:14	#20
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	V3 mechbox is more durable. That can make this AEG more attractive to some than a gun based on a V2 like an Armalite. As for the 552 MODEL over some other gun, I don't think it makes a lick of difference in airsoft. An AEG is an AEG. Properly upgraded and tuned, one will be just as accurate as another comparable model with the same internal, regardless of body style. It's really a matter of personal preference for both look and comfort. __________________

August 26th, 2008, 10:46	#18
THE CAT Banned Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Quebec City	I love the handling of the 552 better that a M4/AK. Most people that I heard of love their 552. Beside that, it's a personal choice I guess.

August 26th, 2008, 16:51	#22
Wrath144 formerly steyr Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba	That's really great to hear, is there a rail on top?

August 26th, 2008, 17:00	#23
Disco_Dante Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA	The JG one has a rail up top on the newer models. __________________ Not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone, which no good man gives up except with his life.

August 26th, 2008, 17:04	#24
Crunchmeister Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In your bedroom going though your underwear drawer	Ok, I guess I hadn't considered the upgrade / repair option, but was making just a generalized statement about using a SIG 55x compared to another comparably equipped AEG in general. Having no experience with any SIG-based AEGs, I'm not aware of their takedown. __________________ Last edited by Crunchmeister; August 26th, 2008 at 17:19..

August 26th, 2008, 17:08	#25
Disco_Dante Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA	I spent a lot of time considering a sg550 as my next purchase before deciding against it. Spent a lot of time watching it get broken down and built up again on youtube. You learn something new every day __________________ Not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone, which no good man gives up except with his life.

August 26th, 2008, 17:15	#26
Harbinger of Darkness Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kitchener ON... sometimes...	I can say from experience that taking down a Sig 55X and getting her back together is a bitch and a half. I had a used one that was in very very bad shape. Ended up stripping it for parts eventually and man was it hard. __________________ I'm not dead yet! But pretty damn close...

August 26th, 2008, 20:18	#27
THE CAT Banned Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Quebec City	Indeed, this AEG is a bit touchy for upgrading. Be properly informed before ripping it apart. The notorious part is when you take the GB out, it's crampy and the selector swithes gears will fall. Here's another pic of my SA 552-1: The top rail and steel bolt are en route.

August 26th, 2008, 23:29	#29
THE CAT Banned Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Quebec City	My old one...

August 27th, 2008, 01:31	#30
Flea-ish Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba	looks like a pretty good gun. where do they sell them in Canada? I heard Cabelas was getting new guns, is this one of them? EDIT: Yes, Cabelas does carry this gun. though the specs at Sig say that the thing will only shoot 265 with 0.2's thats a big yawn... Last edited by Flea-ish; August 27th, 2008 at 01:38..

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