SHOT Show Coverage

SIG is showing off the latest generation of rifles from the SIG556 line:  the 556 xi.  The xi has a swappable charging handle and ambidextrous controls to be more user friendly to southpaw shooters.  It will be available with both a standard 16″ barrel and with a 10″ barrel.

SIG 556 xi with a 10" barrel.

From SIG SAUER:

SIG SAUER® Introduces Next Generation SIG556xiTM

A Swiss-folding stock and ambidextrous controls allow users to fit the rifle to their needs

SIG SAUER introduces the SIG556xi, the next generation of cutting- edge tactical rifles from the leading manufacturer of military and law enforcement firearms.

Building on the innovation and reliability of the SIG556-series rifles, the SIG556xi offers greater adaptability to meet the needs of the end user.

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American Tactical Imports (ATI) announced they will be showing a polymer AR-15 lower called the Omni at the SHOT Show next week.  The Omni will be compatible with current AR-15 parts kits, and will be available stripped or as a complete assembly.

The Omni AR-15 lowers should start shipping in “early spring” of 2012.  MSRP is $129.95.  I expect that “street prices” will be much lower considering you can get a stripped aluminum lower for less than $100 without looking too hard.

There are just a few polymer lowers on the market (the Plum Crazy Firearms C-15 composite lower is one of them, the LW-15 from New Frontier Armory is another), so there is definitely room for ATI to carve out a niche.

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