I am looking for input from people who have actually owned or do own 308's by Sig and DPMS.
I think I need either a Sig 716 or a DPMS Mk12 308. I don't want to get into the piston vs. DI debate (ok, maybe just a little). I am more interested in people's experiences with the quality from each manufacture, part interchangeability and availability, reliability, accuracy, and customer service if needed.
Each model has features I like. The Mk12 has a 18 inch barrel and ambi safety, which is a plus for me being left handed. It also has a button rifled barrel. The Sig is piston operated which I like the idea of, but with a 16 inch barrel. Also not sure, but I suspect the Sig's barrel is cold hammer forged, so I would think that the DPMS may be inherently a little more accurate.
I am not sure that the barrel length difference is that important in the accuracy department. I would loose a little FPS in the 16 vs. the 18 but not enough to be significant.
Both can use the Magpul 308 mags, which is nice. I have held off on getting a SCAR 17 due to short supply of mags and other spare parts.
This would be a range gun primarily, and maybe used for some white tail back East.
Thanks for any feedback or experiences anyone is willing to share.