First Look: SIG Sauer MCX-SPEAR 6.8X51

In the event you prefer to have civilian variations of navy difficulty rifles, then SIG will you lined with their newest launch. The brand new MCX-SPEAR relies on the U.S. Military’s Subsequent Era Squad Weapon, the XM7. It’s chambered in 6.8X51mm, often known as .277 SIG Fury on the civilian market, similar to its navy counterpart. Have a look beneath to see what the MCX and the 6.8×51 have to supply.

SIG MCX-SPEAR Options

The MCX-SPEAR is a fuel piston operated semi-automatic rifle with a 16-inch chilly hammer-forged barrel. It’s fitted with a suppressor prepared Clutch-Lok QD Flash hider. As famous, it’s chambered for the 6.8×51 spherical and is fed from metal 20-round field magazines. The MCX has a steel-folding, non-reciprocating charging deal with on the facet in addition to a metal rear-charging deal with. That appears a little bit redundant to me however I assume the Military likes it that manner.

The MCX-SPEAR is supplied with an ambidextrous security, bolt catch and magazine launch and has a two-stage match set off. Management structure is similar to the M4 so customers accustomed to that platform ought to alter to the MCX simply. The rifle has a free floating M-LOK handguard, together with a polymer AR-style grip and Magpul SL-M facet folding inventory.

The 6.8×51 Cartridge

The Military’s new spherical is the 6.8x51mm. It is a hybrid spherical able to muzzle velocities in extra of three,000 FPS with a 113-grain bullet out of the MCX-SPEAR’s 16-inch barrel. Ammunition is presently out there from SIG SAUER below the .277 SIG Fury title.

The MCX-SPEAR platform additionally permits for caliber conversion between 6.8×51, 7.62×51 and 6.5 Creedmoor when you’re cautious about leaping into a brand new spherical or similar to to have choices. There’s additionally a 13-inch barrel possibility out there as properly when you like your rifles shorter.

SIG MCX-SPEAR Specs

CALIBER: 6.8 X 51SIGHTS: Optics ReadyBARREL LENGTH (In.): : 16.0 inchesMAGS INCLUDED: (1) 20rd Metal MagMAG TYPE: AR-10ACTION TYPE: Semi-AutoSTOCK: Folding Telescoping Magpul SL-M StockBARREL MATERIAL: Chilly Hammer Solid SteelTRIGGER TYPE: Curved MatchTWIST RATE: 1:7FOREND Kind: AlloyGRIP TYPE: PolymerRECEIVER FINISH: Coyote AnodizedOVERALL LENGTH: 38.3 in.OVERALL WIDTH: 2.5 in.HEIGHT: 8 in.THREADS: 5/8 in. – 24ACCESSORY RAIL: M-LOKOPERATING SYSTEM: Fuel Piston Adjustable Fuel SystemWEIGHT: 9.2 lb.s w/magazineMSRP: Not Listed at This Time

The MCX-SPEAR will quickly be out there, however the ammunition is on the market in choose areas and on the SIG web site retails for $80 for 20-rounds, although it may be had for much less at different retailers. For extra data on the MCX-SPEAR, try SIG’s web site at SigSauer.com

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