One of the more hotly anticipated releases in the rifle world in many years has finally landed. The SIG MCX SPEAR – the civilian version of the Army’s XM7 rifle – is now available for purchase. The first runs will include 7.62×51 and 6.5CM with the .277 SIG FURY (6.8) version due shortly thereafter. Following a multi-year test and evaluation process, SIG Sauer took home the winning contract for the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program that includes a the MCX-SPEAR, the SIG Light Machine Gun, suppressors, and SIG’s hybrid case 6.8 ammo.
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The MCX-SPEAR is a gas piston operated system that uses some familiar AR-10 manual of arms and magazines, while adding ambidextrous controls and a non-reciprocating side charging handle. The civilian models are sold as semiautomatic versions of the MCX-SPEAR and are offered in 13” short barreled rifle (SBR), 13” pistol, and 16.3” rifle configurations.
Additional details can be found below.
SIG MCX SPEAR Arrives – The Civilian Version of the Army XM7 Rifle
SIG MCX SPEAR – Specifications
- MANUFACTURER’S PAGE: https://www.sigsauer.com/spear.html
- MSRP: TBD
- SKU: RSPEAR-762-13B-SBR / PSPEAR-762-13B / RSPEAR-762-16B
- CALIBER: 7.62×51
- BARREL LENGTH: 13 in [330 mm]
- MAG TYPE: SR-25
- ACTION TYPE
- STOCK TYPE: 6-Position Telescoping Folding / N/A / 6-Position Telescoping Folding
- BARREL MATERIAL: Chrome / Moly Steel
- TRIGGER TYPE: Curved Match
- TWIST RATE: 1:10
- FOREND TYPE: Alloy
- GRIP TYPE: Polymer
- RECEIVER FINISH: Coyote Anodized
- OVERALL LENGTH: 35 in [889 mm] / 24.5 in [622 mm] / 38.3 in [973 mm]
- OVERALL WIDTH: 2.5 in [64 mm]
- HEIGHT: 8 in [203 mm] without magazine
- ACCESSORY RAIL: M-LOK
- OPERATING SYSTEM: Gas Piston
- WEIGHT: 8.6 lb (3.9 kg) / 7.6 lb (3.4 kg) / 9.2 lb (4.2 kg)
SIG MCX-SPEAR FEATURES:
- Civilian version of the U.S. Army’s new XM7 rifle
- Available in 7.62×51, 6.5 Creedmoor, and coming soon in 277 SIG FURY
- Non-reciprocating side and rear charging handle for maximum flexibility in shooting position and optics capability
- Fully ambidextrous controls including ambidextrous bolt catch and bolt release
- Integrated stainless steel QD mounts in the lower receiver for easy, secure attachment of slings
- Coyote tan PVD finish
- Interchangeable barrel for easy caliber conversion
- 2-position adjustable gas valve for suppressed or unsuppressed use
- Includes SIG SAUER SLH and SLX suppressor-ready QD mount flash hider
- Matchlite Duo Trigger for a clean, crisp break
- Folding 6 position Magpul SLK stock
- Ships with (1) 20 round magazine
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