NEWINGTON, N.H. (September 2014) — SIG SAUER®, Inc. has imported a limited number of the famed Swiss Arms SG 553 pistols to the U.S. market. These Swiss-built firearms have set the standard for reliability and dependability worldwide.
Built around the famed SG 551/552 series gas piston actions, the SG 553 delivers the ultimate in reliability and function combined with the legendary Swiss design and attention to manufacturing details.
“The classic SG rifle series are highly sought among collectors and firearms experts,” said Jeff Creamer, SIG SAUER Executive Director and General Merchandise Manager. “This was a unique opportunity and the only time SIG SAUER has been able to offer the SG 553 to the commercial market in the United States.”
Featuring a two-position gas valve, ambidextrous controls and hooded front sight. The SG 553 is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, and has a rugged, durable Nitride treated finish.
The SG 553 is available with either the renowned Swiss Rotary Diopter Sight welded to the receiver or with an M1913 rail, for mounting any number of optics or accessories. Flip-up sights are standard on the railed models.
A polymer handguard keeps the classic lines of the SG 553 design. Legendary 30-round Swiss translucent polymer 30-round magazines and a three-prong flash hider complete the package.
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But they’re already in gunbroker for $3k+, so good luck with that.
Please import to Canada so I can buy 10rnd magazines for it.
Please.
Hasn’t Atlantic had these for a while? Regardless – SIG USA, please import green furniture for the SIG 556 line! I need the Swiss stock, but I refuse to pay $400+ to import one from Switzerland!
I can’t get this in the rainbow titanium nitride finish, can I?
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I like how they opened with THESE ARE IMPORTS, not US made product that comes in any color/finish you want but may/may not hold up to hard use.
Truth be told, our Equinoxes are holding up nicely. Part of that $450 extra you pay is well-fitted frames and slides–which as often as not come from different year lots.
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