Last year I picked up an IWI Zion 16" M4gery. Don't know anything about if it's ready to fast rope into Mogadishu, but I can tell you it's been completely reliable and possibly the most accurate out of the box AR I've ever owned or shot. Last fall I was able to ring IPSC steel from a VERY hasty poorly supported kneeling position at 600 yards on the local range. With 77gr JHP, it shoots sub MOA all day long if I do my part.
Sample size of one and all that jazz, but I'd take a hard look at them.
Ken
BBI: ...”you better not forget the safe word because shit's about to get weird”...
revchuck38: ...”mo' ammo is mo' betta' unless you're swimming or on fire.”
I won mine as part of a NSSF "Gearbox" drawing several years ago. I won the SIG-Sauer "Gearbox" which consisted of several guns and equipment, and SIG was great about me further tailoring it within the price constraints of what I won. The M400 Tread package I received was very nicely upgraded by SIG, with both the OEM and a lighter 15" M-LOK forearm, a Romeo5 RDS, upgraded ambidextrous charging handle, a forward grip/handstop kit, and a 3-chamber compensator (I chose to remain with the OEM 3-prong flash suppressor). and a VTAC two-point adjustable sling. I added Magpul BUIS sights (needing the SIG front rail segment for that) BCM sling attachment hardware, and a Magpul ejection port cover (replacing the OEM steel one).
I've found the rifle to be well thought out with what appears to be quality components. I have not felt it necessary to upgrade the trigger. The QC glitch with the firing pin cotter retaining pin was easily resolved by Rainier Arms locally; I took it to them when I could not get the bolt/bolt carrier disassembled.
The reviews that I've read have all been pretty positive. I position the M400 Tread as an entry to mid-level AR, and I think they're an excellent value. I've used it in one class and some subsequent training exercises, but mine doesn't have a high roundcount on it to date. The only malfunctions I've experienced were solidly at the door of some improperly specced reloads; since that all have been gauged and rejected if not to spec, with my preference to just stick with factory 5.56/.223. The Romeo5 RDS is quite nice, and I've also zeroed the Magpul polymer BUIS.
Best, Jon
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I have 2 SIG AR rifles - a 516 and a M400 pistol. Both have been SOLID rifles with the 516 becoming my primary all round carbine. While I have no experience with the Tread, my experience with these two rifles would lead me to view it positively.
The California Highway Patrol issues the M400 so there should be a fair amount of info on them.
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No promises, but I may have an extra stock and grip I could contribute if this looks appealing. He'd still need a handguard and sights though. Still, you should be able to get a good rifle for under $1K.
I bought two of these to set aside for my daughter's. I haven't fired either yet, but I think they are decent values.
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Ken
BBI: ...”you better not forget the safe word because shit's about to get weird”...
revchuck38: ...”mo' ammo is mo' betta' unless you're swimming or on fire.”
Ken
BBI: ...”you better not forget the safe word because shit's about to get weird”...
revchuck38: ...”mo' ammo is mo' betta' unless you're swimming or on fire.”