I just bought mine about two weeks ago. I absolutely love it. Put 300 rounds through it the first time I shot it, Lake City 5.56mm no issues whatsoever. Good gun.
looks like an amazing rifle, saving up for one, just hoping to get it before, god forbid, it gets pulled of the market with so many gun control freaks in office. so does the piston make it more reliable than the ARs and do you have to clean it as often.
Got to 'play' with the new version in 6.8 the other day. Very nice, tight, well put together firearm. Like 'beer' said the MSRP is 2k but you can get them for about 1400. I am certainly saving my pennies!! The 6.8 will work excellently for hogs here in TX.
@CaptainPicardX As far as I know it most shoot both... Not sure... You can shoot 223 with a 556 but cant shoot 556 with 223... Next time I talk to StagArms Ill ask them... If what you are saying is true then it is indeed BS...
Ruger is a really nice dependable brand but you can't put Barrett and Ruger into the same catagory. That's like comparing toyota and Mercedes. Barrett wins hands down.
@GunWebsites lol... I think some people do that because they might be able to get info and or help from other like minded people... It's like I always say... "Let's all learn from each other"... Joe Tactical
@s3import The ruger kinda sucks because the say you can not or should not take the 4rail off to clean the piston rod... "Self cleanning" thats crap... I have the Stag Model8L and it is the better bang for the buck. I have a few videos showing it... Most/all these piston ARs do and will have carrier tilt at some point... Watch my video to stop tilt...
Anti tilt buffer for Gas Piston AR15 by Joe Tactical
eh it's a good gun , but if you take your time and learn you can make a better ar-15 for the same price or less, though for a pre-built ar it's a good bang for the buck build.
@labartic Let's be realistic. How many people actually buy an AR to kill anyone dead? I bought one because I couldn't find a bb gun with a range of more than 100yds.
@TheCounter005 You have a point. 99% of guys that buy an AR buy them as a target rifle or a hunting rifle and they get cleaned after every use and sit in a safe most of the time. Most civilian users might say they bought it for a defensive gun but will never use if for that role. As for the SR556, it's a real nice rifle. I have several minis and would love to add this to the collection. Ruger's just plain rock!
Ah, I see. I would use a gun like this for recreational shooting, so I'd want a cheaper, more readily available round. For hunting I'd probably get something like an Remington model 700 in .308 winchester.
yeah.....but that gun is boring.....i have one in 270 wsm already. i could see multiple uses for an "AR" gun like one of these, but i would prefer 6.8spc. ive read wonderful things about that round and I've seen people take down some nice sized hogs with it as well. On another note I saw a ruger sr-9 today for the first time in person. Loved it. They had it priced at $449. Seems like quite a deal.
@Moldovawineimporter : Just seen your profile and your a little boy that is 16 years old maybe even younger who knows !
Thats is right you would not get any gun from your because your underage to buy a gun in the first place !
Don't build AR's for people unless they are at least 30 years old because I don't want little gang bangers like you shooting up convent stores with an AR I built .
if this the shit , then get the gov. contract. sell millions and price will go down...test in combat...heck give it to them for free just to indorce it
to all the people saying how "surprisingly" their m4s have never jammed: facts are facts. the direct impingement system shits where it eats. its much more likely to fail.
I think I understand why this users comment got a negative rating but it seems to me that a little humor is ok so I give this one a thumbs up; Probably cause I caught the 'gashole' description and also thought it was funny. :)
Been in the Infantry 4 1/2 years. never had an M-4 jam on me. As long as you clean it it works fine. Even if I had a rifle with a Piston system I'd still clean it just as much. thats just me.
I have an M-4 Bushmaster and I lubricate it with TW-25b lubricant and it works fantastic. I discovered the lubricant when I was shooting the .50 cal machine gun in the CH-46E Sea Knight which develops more heat than any Ar-15 or Ak-47. TW-25b is a great lubricant for small weapons.
It seems to me the whole issue around keeping an AR lubed has to do with tolerance. I would assume in this market you need chome or stay away from close tolerance which I think AK doesnt have. FYI im an AR fan but will use whatever is available when needed.
Sr556 design looks very well thought out. I found the owners manual online and cleaning the gas system is very easy. Great job Ruger, I cannot wait to get mine now.
it gets soo hot up front they need to put a heat shield on it, i think what colt or something that makes guns for the military should take the piston and move it back closer to the beginning of the barrel, if u can change the gas intake then u dont have to worry about over gassing and ur hand grip would be use as a heat shield and u would be-able to deploy faster in to auction
I'm not generally an AR fan, but I've got to admit, this Ruger model is impressive.. and it's piston-driven. My biggest problem with AR's is the DI gas system and the malfunctions/rigorous cleaning that are associated with it.
Forget "proper" lubrication.. throw a handful of SAND into the receiver of an AK and it won't jam. Hurr.
DI ARs have a fundamental Achilles heel. You can make all the excuses you want, but it's common knowledge, (and it's gotten some of our troops killed). I do like this Ruger design, though.
I also believe we need a better weapon design for our troops but I also like the M16 for its rate of fire, ease of cleaning, and mobility. Seems to me that the SR556 might be a step in the right direction.
This gun is 2000.00 - I'd love to own it, but they've got to come out with a better price point. For 2K I could get 5 AKs, or 4 Mini 14s / KelTek SU16s, or 2 Bushmasters. Don't get me wrong I want this gun, I'd just like it to be more competitively priced.
Actually non, both the Daniels Defense and the Ruger came commercial. I have read of a couple of solutions. One being a half spring, and the other a device, can't remember the name, but had seen on several forums. By the By, Just mounted that Aimpoint Comp 3 on it looks AWESOME.
Hand guards and stock is rattley, replaced the stock with a Magpul CTR and rubber hand guards. Little wear on the buffer tube, but over all love the gun, getting ready to mount an Aimpoint Comp 3 on it Thursday
Thats a great price! I got to shoot this last saturday at the outdoor range and there is nothing like an 8 o'clock blast from a 5.56 to start the day , I sighted the EOtech in within 10 rounds and it was dead on from there on. Great rifle -just get one!
Got it from "SPortsmans Supply" outside of Pittsburgh for 1470.00 + 15.00 for shipping to my ffl and 35.00 with him so it was a good deal. Love all the extras you get and if you buy any ar you need to get a lula mag loader - these things are sweet! The Troy sights and picatinny rails and handguard are top quality - good job Ruger.
Good I lover Ruger's. It's not really a fixed magazine. It's detachable with a tool. There's a small hole in the release. It takes a tool (bullet tip or pin) pushed in the hole, an 1/8 of a inch to release the mag.The CA release is referred to as a bullet button. Totally useless, if u ask me. It doesn't seem to reduce crime at all.The bullet button is also incredibly easy to modify ; ) Check out my video on the bullet button.
It is a badass round! i like .308 as well (M1a Socom) is beautiful... I kno that the 7.62x54 isnt comparible to the 5.56...But for myself who has the ability to shoot within my own residence and a lot as well its not so nice having to spend a lot of money on expensive ammo....I dont use my mini 14 on home for home defense i use it for fun and challenging
Nice. I wish I didn't have to drive down to a range everytime I go shoot. M1A's are kickass rifles, I checked out some of the Springfield Armory carbines recently. Bit expensive for me at the moment, but someday...
An update from an earlier post I've made on the SR-556: Shoots great with an EOTech mounted. Hitting pop cans at 125 yards offhand, every shot, using various bullet weights. Bolt carrier is ALWAYS cool to the touch, even after running a couple of 30 rd mags at very rapid fire. This is a great piece of machinery. Not one jam yet. Only wish Ruger had placed a forward sling point on the rifle, it only has a rear sling swivel, so I had to go out and buy a rail mounted sling swivel.
Okay, I picked up my Ruger SR-556 for $1490 plus tax, brand new. It shoots flawlessly, and is the finest AR I've shot thus far in a tactical-style. Rapid-fire, slow-fire, 55-75 gr bullets, it didn't skip a beat. The price will vary depending on which dealer/shop you go to, but remember, $1995 is the MSRP, not the price one normally pays.
I'm sorry for this stupid question, but i thought that the .223 and the 5.56 were both the same size just different measurements. I might have been mistaken by his word choice.
It looks very nice. But the price tag is ridiculously high for a Ruger. You can buy a SIG-556 SWAT for $10 dollars less and is a way better firearm.
But I will llike to buy one of these Ruger SR-556 if they lower the price to the $1,200-$1,300 price range. This is the first Ar-15 model they make and they need to prove themselves first before going crazy on the price. IMO.
Other than that it looks good, especially with the factory quad-rail and the piston system out of the box.
I just bought one of these and its a superb piece of hardware. What do you base you assessment of the Sig556 being a way better firearm? Have you compared the two head2head?
I paid $1600 for mine. In line with the cost of similar ARs.
I own a Sig-556 SWAT and it's flawless. It's reputation is 100% good everywhere you check. Plus they've been around longer (the Sig 550's series, I mean). Roger is been around for a while but this is the first AR-15 they make and they haven't prove themselves yet to have an almost $2,000 price tag. There are more, but those should be enough reasons.
I wanted a gas piston AR and researched many. There are few to none available for less than $1500. I was seriously considering the LWRC M6A2 for around $2200 with few accessories. I was also strongly considering the SIG 556 too. It is indeed a great firearm. Rightly or wrongly, I trust Ruger's tradition of producing excellent guns. Thus far the new toy is meeting/exceeding expectations.
Like I said before,it looks very good and like an awesome firearm. I will like to buy 1 one day when if they lower their price tag. Im glad you are having fun with your gun. Nice...
I heard somewhere, and I could be wrong. But if you live in Prescott Arizona. Where the Ruger Headquarters is. You'll get a discount of the original price. I could be wrong. But I heard it from somewhere. Probably wrong.
ABOUT TIME RUGER! Hopefully sold around 1600-1800. Can we NOT have a competent piston-AR for $1500 w/NP3 finish? Asking too much? I just have hard time accepting growing number of MSRP$2000 AR's, for what is MEANT to be a liberty tool, at boutique prices. Argh! Inflation! CUT IT OUT Bernake! STOP inflating my DOLLAR! ALL gunowners MUST press UR Congress-turds to sponsor HR1207,FederalReserve Transparency Act of 2009. MUST FIND OUT whom the private FED.Reserve laundered OUR tax dollars to!
I seen at the gun store I frequents website, a Davidson's distributor, selling the Ruger SR-556 for $1,567. Just to let you know a more specific number on what they my sell for!
SR-556 is really good at their craft.
SuperRip7 5 months ago
I heard many of the parts are not mil-spec. Maybe it would be better at that price point to get an MK series from PWS instead?
TheMedievalMan 7 months ago
I just bought mine about two weeks ago. I absolutely love it. Put 300 rounds through it the first time I shot it, Lake City 5.56mm no issues whatsoever. Good gun.
macgc4 11 months ago
looks like an amazing rifle, saving up for one, just hoping to get it before, god forbid, it gets pulled of the market with so many gun control freaks in office. so does the piston make it more reliable than the ARs and do you have to clean it as often.
akkadianarab 11 months ago
retails for $1995.00??? I just bought mine for $1309.00 brand new
WLSTOUT 1 year ago
@WLSTOUT looks very ruger,in a scrap ill still take an ak74[thats on topic too,called a comparative guess]
dempsey981 5 months ago
To much money for that weapon !
cirethgr8 1 year ago
Got to 'play' with the new version in 6.8 the other day. Very nice, tight, well put together firearm. Like 'beer' said the MSRP is 2k but you can get them for about 1400. I am certainly saving my pennies!! The 6.8 will work excellently for hogs here in TX.
kensai1968 1 year ago
3 different asshole sizes? That's a nice touch
BiffBallbag 1 year ago
@CaptainPicardX As far as I know it most shoot both... Not sure... You can shoot 223 with a 556 but cant shoot 556 with 223... Next time I talk to StagArms Ill ask them... If what you are saying is true then it is indeed BS...
joezbackwith2gatz 1 year ago
the only thing that i've found that this rifle needs is a better triger system.
dotsonkid 1 year ago
@dotsonkid Watch this video to stop tilt...
Anti tilt buffer for Gas Piston AR15 by Joe Tactical
joezbackwith2gatz 1 year ago
Do anyone knows how Ruger Sr 6.8 stacks up against Barrett rec7 chambered in 6.8 ?
ikonik69 1 year ago
Ruger is a really nice dependable brand but you can't put Barrett and Ruger into the same catagory. That's like comparing toyota and Mercedes. Barrett wins hands down.
rolling9657 1 year ago
Damn, really nice, probably illegal in the People's Republic of California though.
ninjaman00 1 year ago
I need to get one of these bad ass motherfuckers to fight the NWO.
flax56 1 year ago
i really want one of these!
shallowgravesk8films 1 year ago
I heard Ak's cost 200 bucks. And 20 in africa.
hhhhhhyy 1 year ago
@hhhhhhyy
I heard people who comment on off topic things in vids are idiots
GunWebsites 1 year ago 73
@GunWebsites lol... I think some people do that because they might be able to get info and or help from other like minded people... It's like I always say... "Let's all learn from each other"... Joe Tactical
joezbackwith2gatz 1 year ago
@GunWebsites What does he meen" a monolithic design " ?
zeno57 1 year ago
@zeno57
thats the term for a one piece rail from the upper receiver through the handguards
GunWebsites 1 year ago
@GunWebsites now thats a great response, and on topic, damn thats good stuff!!!!!!!!!!
auradud3 6 months ago
@GunWebsites LMAO!
ConditionRedDawn 1 month ago
@hhhhhhyy actually, aks cost atleast 360 bucks
counterxstrikex 1 year ago
@hhhhhhyy
*facepalm*
burnzorz 9 months ago
OMG! MSRP $1,995. I have to admit its got alot of eye candy. Honestly i do like the piston design but I will just buy a upper for one of my ARs.
s3import 1 year ago
@s3import The ruger kinda sucks because the say you can not or should not take the 4rail off to clean the piston rod... "Self cleanning" thats crap... I have the Stag Model8L and it is the better bang for the buck. I have a few videos showing it... Most/all these piston ARs do and will have carrier tilt at some point... Watch my video to stop tilt...
Anti tilt buffer for Gas Piston AR15 by Joe Tactical
joezbackwith2gatz 1 year ago
@ 0:13 asshole sizes!? well maybe thats a good idea, a gun should be able to tell how big of an asshole is shooting it.
MicrosoulV3 1 year ago
eh it's a good gun , but if you take your time and learn you can make a better ar-15 for the same price or less, though for a pre-built ar it's a good bang for the buck build.
reignick1133 1 year ago
I love my SR 556, 1000 rounds of fiochii fmj, and no mis fires whatsoever(granted I baby the thing).
longerino 1 year ago
so basically the affordable american version of the H&K416?or MR556?
steelcurtain656 1 year ago
@steelcurtain656 except with a better piston system.
longerino 1 year ago
@steelcurtain656 i found this looking for a american version of the mk416..that doesnt cost 3.5 grand
Bl3ss3dHomicid3 1 year ago
sounds really good for the price
eagerbeaver53 1 year ago
how reliable is this?
toxicfire83 1 year ago
@toxicfire83
It's only existed for about a year now.. so too soon to really tell
But seems like most owners really like them
GunWebsites 1 year ago
@GunWebsites From what I hear, it helps with balancing an optic.
aProudNRAMember 10 months ago
@toxicfire83 Realiability is not an issue with any Ruger.
888thewatcher 1 year ago
@toxicfire83
12,000 rds through mine. cleaned it twice now.
monkey90wd40 7 months ago
@monkey90wd40 ...12K rounds? notice any carrier tilt wear?
kimberHD45 7 months ago
Has anybody seen one of these rifles go through a mud/sand/water test and fire immediately thereafter?
free4life85 1 year ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Better then the pile of trash mini 14.
ferret6677 2 years ago
@ferret6677 mini14 will kill you just as dead :) and costs 1/3
labartic 2 years ago 6
@labartic Let's be realistic. How many people actually buy an AR to kill anyone dead? I bought one because I couldn't find a bb gun with a range of more than 100yds.
TheCounter005 1 year ago
@TheCounter005 You have a point. 99% of guys that buy an AR buy them as a target rifle or a hunting rifle and they get cleaned after every use and sit in a safe most of the time. Most civilian users might say they bought it for a defensive gun but will never use if for that role. As for the SR556, it's a real nice rifle. I have several minis and would love to add this to the collection. Ruger's just plain rock!
55wmudea 1 year ago
@TheCounter005 lots of people. its one of those things that is better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.
steelcurtain656 1 year ago
for a few dollars more you can get a lwrc in 6.8 spc.....i think thats a better deal.imo.
cuzimaluzer77 2 years ago
I don't think 6.8 Remington is as common and available as .223 though.
Ishnuvalok 2 years ago
yeah but for the reason i would use a gun like this, i would need 6.8. If i can't actually hunt with it then i can't justifiy actually buying it.
cuzimaluzer77 2 years ago
Ah, I see. I would use a gun like this for recreational shooting, so I'd want a cheaper, more readily available round. For hunting I'd probably get something like an Remington model 700 in .308 winchester.
Ishnuvalok 2 years ago
yeah.....but that gun is boring.....i have one in 270 wsm already. i could see multiple uses for an "AR" gun like one of these, but i would prefer 6.8spc. ive read wonderful things about that round and I've seen people take down some nice sized hogs with it as well. On another note I saw a ruger sr-9 today for the first time in person. Loved it. They had it priced at $449. Seems like quite a deal.
cuzimaluzer77 2 years ago
Man this makes me want to move back to the 'states. Sweden doesn't take too kindly to owning pistols and assault rifles XD
I'll probably end up getting something like that model 700 I was talking about before.
Ishnuvalok 2 years ago
6.8 is hard to find and its god awful expensive but i would definatley rather shoot that round lol
ObviouslyBoredKid 2 years ago
@ObviouslyBoredKid : Like to have a 6.8 I can build one for you !
The 6.8 is easy to build and lots of parts offered .
This month Midway catalog is offering Armalite AR 6.8 barrels for $250 and that is cheap .
Moldovawineimporter 1 year ago
@Moldovawineimporter i would but i dont even know you lol id send you the money and not get any product
ObviouslyBoredKid 1 year ago
@Moldovawineimporter : Just seen your profile and your a little boy that is 16 years old maybe even younger who knows !
Thats is right you would not get any gun from your because your underage to buy a gun in the first place !
Don't build AR's for people unless they are at least 30 years old because I don't want little gang bangers like you shooting up convent stores with an AR I built .
Moldovawineimporter 1 year ago
if this the shit , then get the gov. contract. sell millions and price will go down...test in combat...heck give it to them for free just to indorce it
767dag 2 years ago
1995$ oy
why760nitro 2 years ago
to all the people saying how "surprisingly" their m4s have never jammed: facts are facts. the direct impingement system shits where it eats. its much more likely to fail.
DestroyerAlexandros 2 years ago
did he say Gashole? I don't want a gun with three Gasholes!
mysacredhonor 2 years ago
I think I understand why this users comment got a negative rating but it seems to me that a little humor is ok so I give this one a thumbs up; Probably cause I caught the 'gashole' description and also thought it was funny. :)
vatx 2 years ago
thanks! LOL! I am a Ruger man and have the NRA Mini 14 but can't afford this or else I would own it it has some great reviews
mysacredhonor 2 years ago 2
Been in the Infantry 4 1/2 years. never had an M-4 jam on me. As long as you clean it it works fine. Even if I had a rifle with a Piston system I'd still clean it just as much. thats just me.
Kennyan11b 2 years ago
I have an M-4 Bushmaster and I lubricate it with TW-25b lubricant and it works fantastic. I discovered the lubricant when I was shooting the .50 cal machine gun in the CH-46E Sea Knight which develops more heat than any Ar-15 or Ak-47. TW-25b is a great lubricant for small weapons.
studplayrico 2 years ago
It seems to me the whole issue around keeping an AR lubed has to do with tolerance. I would assume in this market you need chome or stay away from close tolerance which I think AK doesnt have. FYI im an AR fan but will use whatever is available when needed.
RotaxSpyder 2 years ago
Sr556 design looks very well thought out. I found the owners manual online and cleaning the gas system is very easy. Great job Ruger, I cannot wait to get mine now.
goretro77 2 years ago
gun is expensive. i say if you want piston over DI go with an ak.
momo671 2 years ago
Black rifles are too fancy. Ak variants = load and fire. Works every time...
0n3m4n4rm33 2 years ago
it gets soo hot up front they need to put a heat shield on it, i think what colt or something that makes guns for the military should take the piston and move it back closer to the beginning of the barrel, if u can change the gas intake then u dont have to worry about over gassing and ur hand grip would be use as a heat shield and u would be-able to deploy faster in to auction
JSCincorporated 2 years ago
I'm not generally an AR fan, but I've got to admit, this Ruger model is impressive.. and it's piston-driven. My biggest problem with AR's is the DI gas system and the malfunctions/rigorous cleaning that are associated with it.
Nice job, Ruger!!
sonofliberty78 2 years ago
Oil an AR15 and it won't jam. Hurr.
bansheekiller 2 years ago
Forget "proper" lubrication.. throw a handful of SAND into the receiver of an AK and it won't jam. Hurr.
DI ARs have a fundamental Achilles heel. You can make all the excuses you want, but it's common knowledge, (and it's gotten some of our troops killed). I do like this Ruger design, though.
sonofliberty78 2 years ago
I also believe we need a better weapon design for our troops but I also like the M16 for its rate of fire, ease of cleaning, and mobility. Seems to me that the SR556 might be a step in the right direction.
vatx 2 years ago
I don't know about 1400, but it's on sale for $1499 at impact guns. I have seen it in my local for $1550 . I can live with that.
patrickjak 2 years ago
MSRP is $2000 you can get one for $1400
beerbrewer737 2 years ago
true, plenty of guys have commented about that
GunWebsites 2 years ago
you can eh? Who is selling this rifle for $600 less?
shaokem 2 years ago
Go to gunbroker. I have not checked my local shops yet as I will wait till after the new year.
beerbrewer737 2 years ago
This gun is 2000.00 - I'd love to own it, but they've got to come out with a better price point. For 2K I could get 5 AKs, or 4 Mini 14s / KelTek SU16s, or 2 Bushmasters. Don't get me wrong I want this gun, I'd just like it to be more competitively priced.
00BigEddie00 2 years ago
Whats the soft sided case look like?
swiftandeadly 2 years ago
I'll have to take another look
GunWebsites 2 years ago
Sweet looking AR type rifle. I cannot justify the price tag, but sweet nonetheless.
stchman 2 years ago
Ruger always seems to put out a good product, or make a good product better.
One5thOfWhiskey 2 years ago
Actually non, both the Daniels Defense and the Ruger came commercial. I have read of a couple of solutions. One being a half spring, and the other a device, can't remember the name, but had seen on several forums. By the By, Just mounted that Aimpoint Comp 3 on it looks AWESOME.
Omenmyster 2 years ago
Hand guards and stock is rattley, replaced the stock with a Magpul CTR and rubber hand guards. Little wear on the buffer tube, but over all love the gun, getting ready to mount an Aimpoint Comp 3 on it Thursday
Omenmyster 2 years ago
sounds like a good set up
GunWebsites 2 years ago
thats a milspec buffer tube right. ctr mil spec or non
ar15akg17 2 years ago
if im correct, its mil-spec
TonyCheetah 2 years ago
Thats a great price! I got to shoot this last saturday at the outdoor range and there is nothing like an 8 o'clock blast from a 5.56 to start the day , I sighted the EOtech in within 10 rounds and it was dead on from there on. Great rifle -just get one!
bcinva62 2 years ago
Got it from "SPortsmans Supply" outside of Pittsburgh for 1470.00 + 15.00 for shipping to my ffl and 35.00 with him so it was a good deal. Love all the extras you get and if you buy any ar you need to get a lula mag loader - these things are sweet! The Troy sights and picatinny rails and handguard are top quality - good job Ruger.
Barry
bcinva62 2 years ago
i saw it on GA for 1300 NIB
SegMista 2 years ago
got mine for 1470.00 - comes in this week!
Can't wait!!!
bcinva62 2 years ago
Sounds good, are you planning to post any videos?
GunWebsites 2 years ago
how are you getting it for that price???
dermont5 2 years ago
heard this gun might have some problems i dunno, i hope not cause i am liking it. any info on it anyone?
stekrirade 2 years ago
check out the replies.. lots of talk about these still, but not enough of them out there for a great impression yet IMO
GunWebsites 2 years ago
Has it passed for sale in the Republic of Kalifornia?
nelsonboy707 2 years ago
Don't know, I'll ask around
GunWebsites 2 years ago
yes with fixed mag
dermont5 2 years ago
Good I lover Ruger's. It's not really a fixed magazine. It's detachable with a tool. There's a small hole in the release. It takes a tool (bullet tip or pin) pushed in the hole, an 1/8 of a inch to release the mag.The CA release is referred to as a bullet button. Totally useless, if u ask me. It doesn't seem to reduce crime at all.The bullet button is also incredibly easy to modify ; ) Check out my video on the bullet button.
nelsonboy707 2 years ago
I think its a good deal.
Piston driven, chrome plated,gas adjuster,rails,flip up sight, cool grip, chrome lined barrel, and mag for 1500,
CMLovejoy 2 years ago 10
Sweet looking AR clone.
stchman 2 years ago
bought one today for 1400.00 us
awesome gun,but WORSE trigger pull ive felt on a AR rifle in some time!,,but that can be fixed.
crambone219 2 years ago
Very nice very nice...But .223 is dried out...Too expensive of a round...I'm really liking the 7.6x54 right now...Its cheap
Bloodyfisted 2 years ago
Interesting, but IMO those two are apples & oranges.. not comparable
The 5.56x45 is soo much smaller and lighter
The firearms that shoot 5.56 are much more modern
And future supply of ammo (in the US) seems more of a sure thing with 5.56
GunWebsites 2 years ago
Badass round. I like the .308/7.62x51. It used to be expensive but now that 5.56 is skyrocketing it doesn't seem so bad anymore.
Otacon237 2 years ago
It is a badass round! i like .308 as well (M1a Socom) is beautiful... I kno that the 7.62x54 isnt comparible to the 5.56...But for myself who has the ability to shoot within my own residence and a lot as well its not so nice having to spend a lot of money on expensive ammo....I dont use my mini 14 on home for home defense i use it for fun and challenging
Bloodyfisted 2 years ago
Nice. I wish I didn't have to drive down to a range everytime I go shoot. M1A's are kickass rifles, I checked out some of the Springfield Armory carbines recently. Bit expensive for me at the moment, but someday...
Otacon237 2 years ago
my local store sells them at $1600, plus tax
lti12 2 years ago
esswun.. thanks for the comment, but we remove swears
GunWebsites 2 years ago
Can you buy other AR-15 models in Switzerland?
GunWebsites 2 years ago
I have seen one in St Louis, MO for $1559, I am almost ready to buy it.
urbanairgunner 2 years ago 2
I've only held it the one day, so I'm not ready to comment too much on it..
They are made with quality parts, and it's not as if Ruger just started building firearms..
So far I really like it, but I'll wait until I get to shoot one, and we get some range reports back from other owners
GunWebsites 2 years ago
An update from an earlier post I've made on the SR-556: Shoots great with an EOTech mounted. Hitting pop cans at 125 yards offhand, every shot, using various bullet weights. Bolt carrier is ALWAYS cool to the touch, even after running a couple of 30 rd mags at very rapid fire. This is a great piece of machinery. Not one jam yet. Only wish Ruger had placed a forward sling point on the rifle, it only has a rear sling swivel, so I had to go out and buy a rail mounted sling swivel.
trogdorsmagesty 2 years ago
Thanks for the report. So far all positive from owners (excluding price)
I have only seen them at shows so far, I'm waiting to get some trigger time on one already
Good to hear it likes multiple types of ammo too
GunWebsites 2 years ago
Okay, I picked up my Ruger SR-556 for $1490 plus tax, brand new. It shoots flawlessly, and is the finest AR I've shot thus far in a tactical-style. Rapid-fire, slow-fire, 55-75 gr bullets, it didn't skip a beat. The price will vary depending on which dealer/shop you go to, but remember, $1995 is the MSRP, not the price one normally pays.
trogdorsmagesty 2 years ago
Good Point !
GunWebsites 2 years ago
what state do you live in?
austing24 2 years ago
This show was in Phoenix, Arizona
GunWebsites 2 years ago
Colorado
trogdorsmagesty 2 years ago
Good to hear! I'm planning on packing one of these beauties when I move back to the States.
iLiveToDrive 2 years ago
nah dude its no way cheap over $2,000, but this weapon is great man the guy who was showing me it says its better than a hk416.
the gun like never jams, that regulator the guy says in the beginning exerts all of the heat out of the barrel so it jams alot less.
its a 5.56 or civilian term is a .223 but same thing. i would recommend this weapon for anybody.
925Nick 2 years ago
He says Retail for $1995
GunWebsites 2 years ago
i was in a gun store yesterday and this weapon was about $2,200
925Nick 2 years ago
5.56 has a slightly longer casing as well :)
lynette1953 2 years ago
I'm sorry for this stupid question, but i thought that the .223 and the 5.56 were both the same size just different measurements. I might have been mistaken by his word choice.
tehmanwitplan1337 2 years ago
they are very close to the same size, but .223 is loaded to lower pressures and velocities than 5.56x45
so .. .223 in a 5.56 is OK
but 5.56x45 in a .223(only) would be bad
They both have the same external dimensions..
But military ammo cases are made from thicker brass than commercial cases
.. hope that helps
GunWebsites 2 years ago
It looks very nice. But the price tag is ridiculously high for a Ruger. You can buy a SIG-556 SWAT for $10 dollars less and is a way better firearm.
But I will llike to buy one of these Ruger SR-556 if they lower the price to the $1,200-$1,300 price range. This is the first Ar-15 model they make and they need to prove themselves first before going crazy on the price. IMO.
Other than that it looks good, especially with the factory quad-rail and the piston system out of the box.
JOSYMOL 2 years ago
Hard to disagree with those points..
GunWebsites 2 years ago
I just bought one of these and its a superb piece of hardware. What do you base you assessment of the Sig556 being a way better firearm? Have you compared the two head2head?
I paid $1600 for mine. In line with the cost of similar ARs.
tardbuster007 2 years ago
The Sig 556 does have a lot of proprietary parts, so it's not really the best comparison
GunWebsites 2 years ago
Congratulations on your buy man.
Now to answer your question;
I own a Sig-556 SWAT and it's flawless. It's reputation is 100% good everywhere you check. Plus they've been around longer (the Sig 550's series, I mean). Roger is been around for a while but this is the first AR-15 they make and they haven't prove themselves yet to have an almost $2,000 price tag. There are more, but those should be enough reasons.
JOSYMOL 2 years ago
I wanted a gas piston AR and researched many. There are few to none available for less than $1500. I was seriously considering the LWRC M6A2 for around $2200 with few accessories. I was also strongly considering the SIG 556 too. It is indeed a great firearm. Rightly or wrongly, I trust Ruger's tradition of producing excellent guns. Thus far the new toy is meeting/exceeding expectations.
tardbuster007 2 years ago
Like I said before,it looks very good and like an awesome firearm. I will like to buy 1 one day when if they lower their price tag. Im glad you are having fun with your gun. Nice...
JOSYMOL 2 years ago
Will they be selling the upper? I have a stripped lower that I am building and having the 5.56 chamber and piston would be pretty sweet.
disturbedone5009 2 years ago
have not heard anything about the uppers only yet
GunWebsites 2 years ago
Yeah I just checked their website and there was nothing about selling uppers only. Hopefully in the future they will.
disturbedone5009 2 years ago
I'm a BIG Ruger fan but for what it is, an AR15, its expensive
Tatsumi67 2 years ago
I heard somewhere, and I could be wrong. But if you live in Prescott Arizona. Where the Ruger Headquarters is. You'll get a discount of the original price. I could be wrong. But I heard it from somewhere. Probably wrong.
CipherADF01 2 years ago
Dang that would be nice.. I wonder if it is true
GunWebsites 2 years ago
My bad. Their headquarters is not in Prescott Arizona. I just found out it's in somewhere in Conetticut.
CipherADF01 2 years ago
so when are they coming out?
thundabump 2 years ago
I cut him off as he was saying "We are hoping to ship June 1st"
GunWebsites 2 years ago
ABOUT TIME RUGER! Hopefully sold around 1600-1800. Can we NOT have a competent piston-AR for $1500 w/NP3 finish? Asking too much? I just have hard time accepting growing number of MSRP$2000 AR's, for what is MEANT to be a liberty tool, at boutique prices. Argh! Inflation! CUT IT OUT Bernake! STOP inflating my DOLLAR! ALL gunowners MUST press UR Congress-turds to sponsor HR1207,FederalReserve Transparency Act of 2009. MUST FIND OUT whom the private FED.Reserve laundered OUR tax dollars to!
RosenKrantz666 2 years ago 6
I seen at the gun store I frequents website, a Davidson's distributor, selling the Ruger SR-556 for $1,567. Just to let you know a more specific number on what they my sell for!
AwesomeXPS 2 years ago
How much for just the upper I wonder.
esh325 2 years ago
I don't think they are offering it alone yet
GunWebsites 2 years ago
odd audio cut out and premature end.
grannman 2 years ago 2
yea.. my high-tech editing skills are still being developed..
GunWebsites 2 years ago