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Less than one year later comes word of an 11.5-inch barrel SIG M400 Tread … I didn’t want to build my rifle by buying piece after piece and eventually having a complete rifle at the end. Full Forum Listing. The Tread is named after the yellow Gadsden Flag with its coiled “Don’t Tread on Me” rattlesnake and is supported by advertising evocative of American individualism. The narrow (1.75" x 1.5") fifteen-­inch handguard is a new SIG design, proprietary to the TREAD. 15-­ and 13-­inch skeletonized M-­LOK handguards, an all-­metal flip-­up sight set, ambidextrous oversize charging handle, two-­stage match trigger with a flattish face, handstop kit, three-­port muzzle brake, and vertical foregrip kit, at a minimum. For the bulk of my range fun I used bulk-­packed 5.56 NATO FMJ from Frontier Ammunition. SIG Talk. magazine. The ambidextrous safety applied and disengaged with the correct amount of tension and the Magpul SL-K telescoping stock fits tightly to the buffer tube without any annoying wobble. Curious wether y’all had the same problem is it just mine ? Tread-compatible sighting options include a Romeo5 micro-size (20 mm) red-dot sight and a durable set of adjustable aperture sights made from steel. Ambidextrous controls on this AR-15 rifle allow use by both right- and left-handed shooters. At the other end of the spectrum is SIG’s M400 direct gas impingement AR. The company’s strongest suit is its extensive line of pistols, while long gun R&D is directed at specialty builds like the MCX and MPX aimed at the Tier-1 military market. The Gen 1 PMag fit in the gun, but it did not drop free when empty no matter whether the bolt was closed or locked open. Well, you’re not wrong, but it’s people who don’t know any better who think a GI-­style gritty six-­ or seven-­pound trigger pull on an AR is A-­OK. I know this would cost a tiny bit extra, and this rifle is aimed at a specific price point, but that logo is very cool, and would look great etched into a lower. Get the Shooting Illustrated Reloaded newsletter for at-a-glance access to industry news, gear, gun reviews, videos and more—delivered directly to your Inbox. Plus, a review of the... Rock River Arms announces their newest predator rifle, the Fred Eichler Series Light... Give a Gift   These rifles have offered a few upgrades over standard Mil-­Spec, but have been priced somewhat higher than similar competing designs from other manufacturers, especially basic “economy” M4-­style rifles. Sig Sauer BARREL NUT WRENCH, M400 TREAD. Sig Sauer 716i Tread AR-10. A Magpul SL-K 6-position telescoping stock offers an adjustable length-of-pull for more comfortable and accurate shooting. Why does this matter when we’re talking about a “factory” gun? SIG Sauer Pistols New Member Introductions Guns P250, P320, & P320 X-5 Pistols P365. Think I’m a spoiled gunwriter and a trigger snob? Interestingly, SIG sells the Tread-branded Romeo5 on its website at a price substantially less than the unbranded but identical sight. Explore Our Forums. This variant is designed for law enforcement, military use, sports and competitions. More broadly speaking, the Tread’s brand concept is a mid-priced utility rifle marketed to a newer shooter alongside a package of like-branded and 100-percent compatible accessories. Honestly, I’m surprised SIG doesn’t put the cool TREAD logo on the lower receiver instead of or in addition to the handguard. My experience shows that projectiles weighing about 77 grains seem to shoot more accurately with faster twists. I’m not sayin’, I’m just sayin’ … . At a minimum, it would render the rifle immediately nonfunctional. SIG’s ARs have historically been overweight and overpriced, with bulky handguards. It’s an excellent value at $1,050, and all of the Tread-branded accessories are extremely affordable. Despite using a powerful scope, these groups were not easy to achieve on account of the heavy trigger pull which measured 7 pounds, 10 ounces as measured by a Lyman electronic scale. You trust them with handguns, now try out their rifles. The lower receiver is where you’ll see some serious changes from the GI specs, but done in a very smart, unobtrusive way. Starting with its proprietary, forged lower receiver, which is made more substantial than most—it’s thicker at the bottom of the magazine well and the integral QD sling swivel sockets at its rear provide a measure of added strength around a stress area where the buttstock connects. includes a 16-inch nitride-treated chrome-lined barrel, anodized T6 receiver, and the M400’s Magpul forend, grip, collapsible stock. Personally, I think the alternate 15-­inch handguard with lightening cuts SIG sells as a TREAD factory accessory is the one they should have put on this rifle, as it is both more functional (more M-­LOK slots) and has a more traditional appearance than the skinny factory standard handguard. The TREAD has none of that. Final ThoughtsGiven the size of the aftermarket for AR parts and the growing popularity of the AR-15 with newer shooters, it’s easy to see the need for a rifle that comes with a road map for accessorizing by those who don’t have the knowledge of an experienced AR tinkerer. The Tread handled well during shooting drills and was not muzzle heavy. For instance, depressing the bottom of the trigger provides more mechanical leverage and lighter weight, but with more travel distance than depressing it at the center. SIG Sauer recognized that there is a market for an “entry level” AR rifle offered at a reasonable price, but refused to be part of a “lowest bid war”. The grip is designed to hold spare CR2032 batteries. TFB was lucky enough to briefly get our hands on one of these pistols for a quick review. Pressures are lower than in the shorter carbine-­length gas system and as a result the bolt moves slower, increasing bolt life and reducing felt recoil. PLEASE SUPPORT MAC ON PATREON (we are viewer supported): http://www.patreon.com/militaryarmsPayPal donations: https://bit.ly/2E8AyUSThe Sig Sauer Tread … I grabbed an assortment of magazines from my basement for reliability testing. Review: SIG Sauer M400 Tread Article originally posted at: shootingillustrated.com by Andy Massimilian SIG Sauer’s marketing and product-development teams were on to something in early 2017 when they designed the company’s first AR-15 priced below $1,000. Subscribing to the “everything that can go wrong will” philosophy, I believe every rifle intended for self-­defense use should have backup irons no matter how reliable your optic of choice is. The stainless steel gas block on the TREAD is so fancy at first it looks like it might house an adjustment for the gas system, but the gas system isn’t adjustable. That’s not an inconsequential feature as anyone who has been stranded afield with a dead optic and no spare battery can attest to. Ruger responded with their AR556 MPR, and SIG followed suit with the TREAD. With all of that whining out of the way, I will say that putting in a better trigger would raise the price of the TREAD, probably significantly, and this is, among other things, a price point gun. The overpressure could blow out the extractor, as it is the only unsupported area on the bolt face, which obviously creates a hazard to the shooter or bystanders. The logo is a snake in the shape of the American flag, deliberately reminiscent of the “DON’T TREAD ON ME” Gadsden flag (1775) from the American Revolution. These accessories are sold in consistent Tread-branded packaging that should appeal to dealers who can more easily educate their customers on the ease of do-it-yourself rifle accessorizing. With upgraded features standard, the Sig Sauer M400 TREAD allows users a high-end, affordable rifle that can be easily customized with branded accessories. In fact, SIG sells all sorts of TREAD-­branded accessories, but let me circle back around to those. by Andy Massimilian - Wednesday, January 30, 2019. SIG also selected a stainless-steel, micro gas block that mounts close enough to the barrel to allow for narrow-diameter handguards that are easier to grasp and lighter weight than most designs used in the past. The barrel profile is generally what determines how heavy or light your AR is going to be. The SIG Sauer M400 Tread is the company’s first sub-$1,000 rifle system and brings new meaning to the phrase, "No step on snek." If you know, you know. A forum community dedicated to SIG Sauer Pistols and SIG Sauer Rifles owners and enthusiasts. The trigger guard is an oversize polymer piece. The Hornady Kestrel 5700 combines complete onsite environmental measurements with Hornady 4DOF trajectory solutions. And, finally, the mid-­length gas system is considered to be optimum for reliability and reduced recoil in a 16-­inch barrel. SIG Sauer Introduces the M400 TREAD Rifle. If an AR is going to have reliability issues, there’s a huge chance it’s because of a non-­pinned gas block coming loose. SIG Sauer have just announced the M400 TREAD COIL, a new and enhanced version of their popular ready-out-of-the-box TREAD series of rifles. A symmetrical, three-prong flash suppressor that dispenses with timing issues presented by some other designs caps the threaded muzzle. If this was my gun I would take a Dremel tool to the mag well opening just to increase the bevel there a bit. Or, if you want to hear it from the man yourself, take a look at our video! SIG has since expanded the TREAD line with a pistol and a .308 version, but let’s take a look at the original rifle, which I continue to believe is one of the two best AR-­15s on the market priced under $1,000. This rifle was sent to me quite some time ago, and was in fact used throughout the entire 2019 season of the Handguns & Defensive Weapons TV show on The Sportsman Channel, and we’ve been using it while filming the 2020 season as well. Patrick Sweeney tests out the DL Sports SLR 762 Carbine, an AK47 has been refined and civilized by Dave Lauck and DL Sports. SIG currently lists the weight of the TREAD on their website as seven pounds, but even with an empty magazine in place my sample only weighed six pounds thirteen ounces, so I’m guessing somebody used their Common Core math skills. All Rights Reserved. And it had a huge impact on the market. The M400 TREAD pistol is an optics ready, aluminum receiver rifle caliber pistol. Provided everything else (metallurgy, machining, etc.) Sturdier safety levers are ambidextrous, with the right-side lever appropriately shortened so that it does not abrade the trigger finger and an ambidextrous mag release with the left-side release protected from inadvertent activation by a fence integral to the receiver. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! SIG was selling their M4-­style M400 rifle quite a while ago, but it was their feature-­laden but affordably priced M400 TREAD, introduced in late 2018, which breathed new life into the line and got a lot of attention — in addition to selling a lot of guns. Also trying to see what be the best charging handle for this rifle. A seven-­pound trigger pull is great if you’re using a heavy trigger pull as additional insurance against a negligent discharge, but it sucks if you know what you’re doing or, you know, actually want to shoot tight groups at distance. Accuracy with just about every type of ammo I tried averaged between 1-­2 MOA, and the biggest challenge was shooting up to the rifle’s accuracy potential, because of the seven-­pound trigger. Not only is the slender 16-­inch barrel stainless, it sports a 5.56 NATO chamber, 1:8 twist rifling, pinned gas block, and a mid-­length gas system. With the stock fully extended the rifle balances over the front receiver pin, so it is not muzzle heavy. The controls used also improve upon the industry norm. The M400 Tread, however, changes that paradigm with an MSRP of $951 and a street price closer to the minimum advertised price (MAP) of $799, according to the firearms manufacturer. Springfield wasn’t the first company to do this, but the Saint was close to three hundred dollars less than any competing rifle from any other major manufacturer. Sig Sauer P320 M17, Sig Sauer M400 Tread Coil 5.56mm. Reliability throughout the course was perfect with no stoppages except for a few caused by aftermarket mags. (ctr.) And if you don’t like the feel of grasping M-Lok slots, SIG sells grip plates to make the surface smooth. Most of the photos of TREADs I see on SIG’s website show the rifle sporting some of those accessories, such as triggers, muzzle devices, flip-­up sights, ambi charging handle, vertical grips/handstops, and the aforementioned alternate aluminum handguards. With Ruger, that came with their AR-­556. And I have yet to clean or even lube it.Long ago SIG sent me a box of their TREAD-­branded accessories, and for this article I opted to install the ones I liked to fully customize the rifle, as I’ve decided that, whenever SIG gets around to asking for it back, I’m going to buy it (which should tell you how I feel about its value). The M400 TREAD is an optics ready, aluminum frame rifle. It’s said that a rising tide lifts all boats, and with companies struggling to reignite interest in the stagnant AR segment even with the coronavirus-­related gun sales surge (most guns sold were handguns suited for CCW), the American consumer is the real winner. I was pleased to see the castle nut, which holds the buffer tube firmly to the receiver, was properly staked in place. Perhaps homely to some, this Tread handguard is arguably preferable to the round cross-sectional styles, and its M-Lok slots are located where you would use them for lights/lasers and sights. I was happy to see that Sig properly staked the end plate to the castle nut. This article will walk you through the process of building a Glock pistol from an 80 percent... CRKT makes 17 different knife models exclusively for Ruger, from fixed hunting knives to... Want the “Holy Grail” of AR-15 rifles? The Tread’s visually striking, full-length 15-inch handguard may not be aesthetically pleasing to all, but it is mostly an improvement over the chunky and outdated quad-rail handguards that add weight and are uncomfortable to grasp. Sig Sauer M400 Enhanced Review I have been wanting to build an AR15/M4 rifle for many many years. Tread with a smaller footprint: SIG Sauer has just released a new iteration of their TREAD line of 5.56 AR’s, this time in an 11.5″ barreled pistol configuration. The barrel of the TREAD has a medium-­light profile, and as a result the overall unloaded weight of the TREAD is six pounds nine ounces, even with the long (15-­inch) aluminum handguard. Usually heavier, larger, more expensive and with a standard magazine capacity less than its 5.56mm and 300BLK counterparts, AR-10 patterned battle rifles have taken a back seat to their younger AR-15 younger siblings. A flared magazine well would have been more useful to everyone as well. The barrel is tipped with a three-­prong flash hider of SIG’s own design that seemed to be very effective. First, let’s deal with the name. The first thing about the TREAD that will catch your eye is the stainless steel barrel. is up to snuff, a stainless steel barrel is superior to other steels. The TREAD pistol features a 11.5” Nitride Coated barrel with a free-floating M-LOK handguard, a single-stage polished/hard-coat trigger, ambidextrous controls, a Shockwave Blade multi position pistol brace, and is available in 5.56 NATO. Hard to beat the M400 Tread for the price. We all4shooters.com were live at the SIG Sauer M400 TREAD rifle media launch in the U.S.A. and we tested it at the Area 51 range in the SIG Sauer Academy. As for the rest of us, the Tread offers a lot of functionality for a stock utility rifle, a solid build and is equipped for left-handed shooters at a price substantially less than any other SIG Sauer AR. Two optional handguards of 15-inch and 13-inch long are made that are fully milled with M-Lok slots and reduce weight by approximately 6 to 7 ounces. Though it appears boxy, the Tread’s standard handguard is rounded in areas where it matters and is narrow enough to use a “C-clamp,” support-hand grasp if you prefer that technique. It rides on a six-­position Mil-­Spec buffer tube. The SIG M400 TREAD 5.56 NATO Rifle is a tactical-style rifle that offers versatile performance and customization.

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