SIG SG 716 (Sturmgewehr Model 716)

History of SIG SG 716 (Assault Rifle Model 716)

The SIG SG 716 from the Swiss firearms manufacturer group SIG Sauer, Incorporated was first introduced in January 2011. The weapon uses a 7.62x51mm NATO standard rifle cartridge and is a pneumatic weapon that uses a short stroke push rod system.

The regulated gas system is a nifty form of trying to reduce the possibility of contamination inside the institution and is touted as a very reliable and robust development. The gas cylinder is mounted above the barrel and draws gas from the fired cartridge as it leaves the gun, using this power cycle to complete the firing action. The adjustable nature of the gas system allows the operator to provide the right amount of pressure to achieve different cycle results. The stock is adjustable to various lengths from the rear of the receiver, while the receiver itself is traditional in layout and appearance, mimicking the lines of the Colt/Armalite line of automatic weapons, while enabling ambidextrous control for left and right-handed use.

The integrated internal working components are all With chrome linings to protect them from corrosion and create a durable system that can withstand a lot of abuse. A 20-round detachable magazine (accepting SR-25 or PMag types) is inserted into the magazine before the pistol grip and trigger assembly. Depending on the model (see variant descriptions below), the barrel protrudes from the forearm or is long or short. A system of four accessory rails completes the design, located on the top of the case, on the sides of the front handguard and on the bottom of the handguard. These rails allow a variety of M1913 supported optics, laser sights, flashlights and front handles to be mounted as required.

Mufflers and silencers are optional.

SIG Sauer has so far sold the SIG SG 716 in four main production forms, each differentiated by different barrel lengths, tactical roles and other more subtle variations. The line begins with a base full-length automatic rifle called the SIG 716 "Patrol Rifle", which features a 16" barrel, 37.40" overall length and a spec trigger system.

It was followed by the shorter SIG SG 716 carbine with a barrel length of 14.5 inches and an overall length of 36.2 inches with a standard military trigger system. The SIG SG 716 CQB (Close Combat) form is more compact and includes a 12.5" barrel length, 34.25" overall length and a standard mil-spec trigger system.

Also featured is a precision shooter that houses a heavy 20" barrel in a 39.4" long body and uses a 2-stage matching trigger with a 5.4 lb pull and a bipod module that folds forward . Unlike other products, the Precision Marksman is only available in semi-automatic fire. The sniper rifle also has a field of view radius of 21.25 inches, compared to the default field of view radius of 15.5 inches for the other three forms. The CQB weighs 8.4 pounds, while the carbine weighs 9 pounds.

The full-length automatic rifle weighs 9.3 pounds, and the sniper version weighs 10.6 pounds.

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