Sig Sauer 516-Mohawk G3 | 5.56 NATO | 16in | R516G3-556N-16B

The Sig Sauer 516-Mohawk G3 is a modern sporting rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO that pairs a 16″ cold hammer-forged barrel and a short-stroke piston system with an adjustable gas block for consistent operation and low-maintenance service life. The rifle uses a free-floating M-LOK handguard, fully ambidextrous controls and a Magpul DT 6-position stock for adaptable ergonomics. For optics, this platform pairs well with a Vortex Viper PST Gen II 1-6×24 for versatile close-to-mid-range use under $1000.

Applications: range training and practical competition shooting.

Product Specifications

• Chambered in 5.56 NATO.
• The barrel measures 16 inches and is cold hammer forged.
• The rifling twist rate is 1:7.
• This is a Semi-Auto action.
• It uses a short-stroke piston operating system with an adjustable gas system.
• The muzzle is fitted with a SIG flash hider-compensator.
• The handguard is a free-floating M-LOK design.
• The stock is a Magpul DT 6-position telescoping unit.
• Controls are fully ambidextrous including bolt catch, magazine catch, safety and charging handle.
• The trigger is a SIG Matchlite DUO curved design.
• Includes one 30-round polymer magazine.
• The receiver finish is black anodized.
• Barrel threads use a 1/2×28 pattern.
• Model is the 516 Mohawk G3.
• The manufacturer’s UPC is 798681726684.

The 516-Mohawk G3 is built to be a durable, low-maintenance AR-style platform with features that support extended use and user customization. Its piston-driven operation and reinforced wear areas are designed to reduce long-term maintenance needs, while the M-LOK handguard and Picatinny receiver give you flexible accessory mounting options. This is a workmanlike rifle suited to shooters who want a robust, configurable system for range work and practical competition.

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