SIG Sauer Rifles
SIG Sauer SIG516
Specs, variants & prices
SIG Sauer currently makes 5 versions of the SIG516 rifle, all chambered in 5.56 NATO. Barrels run from 11.5" to 16". SIG Sauer's suggested retail prices run from $1,999.99 to $2,199.99, and stores set their own prices from there. The table below lines up every version so you can compare them at a glance.
What versions of the SIG Sauer SIG516 are there?
5 current versions. Specs and measurements are SIG Sauer's own.
SIG516 G3
1x 30rd magazines
- Model / part #
- R516G3-556N-16B
- Caliber
- 5.56 NATO
- Capacity
- 30
- Barrel
- 16"
- Overall length
- 36.5"
- Weight
- 7.7 lb
- Finish
- Black Anodized
- MSRP
- $2,199.99
SIG516 G3 11.5" SBR
1x 30rd magazines
- Model / part #
- R516G3-556N-11B-SBR
- Caliber
- 5.56 NATO
- Capacity
- 30
- Barrel
- 11.5"
- Overall length
- 31.8"
- Weight
- 7.3 lb w/ Magazine
- Finish
- Black Anodized
- MSRP
- $1,999.99
SIG516 G3 BRONZE
1x 30rd magazines
- Model / part #
- R516G3-556N-16B-BRZ
- Caliber
- 5.56 NATO
- Capacity
- 30
- Barrel
- 16"
- Overall length
- 36.5"
- Weight
- 7.7 lb
- Finish
- Bronze Cerakote
- MSRP
- $2,119.99
SIG516 G3 FREEDOM PACKAGE
Freedom package
1x 30rd magazines
- Model / part #
- R516G3-556N-16B-CP1
- Caliber
- 5.56 NATO
- Capacity
- 30
- Barrel
- 16"
- Overall length
- 36.5"
- Weight
- 7.7 lb
- Finish
- Black Anodized
- MSRP
- $2,199.99
SIG516 G3 FREEDOM PACKAGE
Freedom package
1x 10rd magazines
- Model / part #
- R516G3-556N-16B-CP1-10
- Caliber
- 5.56 NATO
- Capacity
- 10
- Barrel
- 16"
- Overall length
- 36.5"
- Weight
- 7.7 lb
- Finish
- Black Anodized
- MSRP
- $2,199.99
What calibers does the SIG516 come in?
Every current version is chambered in 5.56 NATO.
How much does a SIG Sauer SIG516 cost?
SIG Sauer's suggested retail prices run from $1,999.99 to $2,199.99, depending on the version. Tap “See prices” next to any version to see what retailers are asking.
Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?
California and Massachusetts both limit which models dealers can sell, and the rules differ by type of gun. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.
What's the latest on the SIG516?
Nothing new on the SIG516 lately.
Specs from SIG Sauer, checked October 22, 2026 (source). Spot a mistake? Let us know and we'll fix it. SIG Sauer is a trademark of its owner, listed for identification only. Firearms Almanac isn't affiliated with SIG Sauer.