The SIG Sauer SIG516 G3 pistol (brand part no. P516G3-556N-11B) is an AR-pattern pistol chambered in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO, built on SIG’s proven short-stroke gas piston operating system for reliable cycling with minimal fouling. SIG Sauer fits it with an 11.5-inch barrel in a black finish and fully ambidextrous controls for left- or right-handed shooters. Among semi-auto handguns, this SIG516 G3 favors shooters who want a compact, piston-driven AR pistol.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .223 Rem/5.56 NATO.
• The barrel measures 11.5 inches, finished in black.
• The magazine holds 30 rounds.
• The controls are fully ambidextrous.
• Built on SIG’s short-stroke gas piston operating system.
• The action is semi-automatic, cycling a fresh round into the chamber with every trigger pull.

Frequently Asked Questions

What operating system does this pistol use? SIG’s short-stroke gas piston system, which runs cleaner than direct impingement.

Are the controls ambidextrous? Yes, fully ambidextrous for left- or right-handed shooters.

Buy the SIG Sauer SIG516 G3 Pistol

A compact, piston-driven 5.56 AR pistol with ambidextrous controls is exactly what this SIG516 G3 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.