I might spend up to $1500 on one, but not more.
Contrary to what some people think, I believe 5.56mm *can* hurt people.
I believe SIG's window to sell a lot of these guns to civilians is closing very rapidly. All during the AWB, and even up till now, they could have sold a lot. There would be a good size market for something in this country that is not an AR or AK, if anyone would ever capitalize on it.
Now some companies are realizing that, and the competition is heating up. XCR, P2000, possible SCAR version down the road... all of these are slated to be in the $1200-$1500 range. The Sig is very nice, but not worth the extra 800 over any of those. IMO.
If the XCR comes to fruition and lives up to the hype, it is basically my dream rifle in every aspect. If and when it happens, I'll be looking at a 5.56 model, and after that a .308 model. Makes my mouth water.