SIG MCX SPEAR Arrives – The Civilian Version of the Army XM7 Rifle

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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• 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)

• 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

SIG SAUER Announces the Commercial Introduction of the MCX-SPEAR Rifle – The Next Generation Has Arrived

NEWINGTON, N.H., (February 28, 2023) – SIG SAUER is pleased to introduce the MCX-SPEAR, the civilian version of the U.S. Army’s new XM7 rifle chosen for the Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) program. The MCX-SPEAR is available in 7.62 NATO and 6.5 Creedmoor and coming soon in 277 SIG Fury.

“The SIG SAUER-MCX family of rifles has become synonymous with innovative engineering and premium quality in a reliable and proven carbine.” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales. “The next generation has arrived with the new MCX-SPEAR, offering enhanced AR-10 capabilities in the MCX platform for the first time on the commercial market.”

The MCX-SPEAR is an adaptable multi-caliber rifle (277 SIG FURY, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7.62 NATO) featuring rear and side non-reciprocating charging handles, a 6-position folding Magpul SL-M stock, integrated stainless steel QD mounts on the lower receiver and handguard, fully ambidextrous fire controls, including safety, bolt-catch, and magazine release, 2-stage Matchlite Duo trigger, 2-position adjustable gas valve, a lightened free-float M-LOK™ handguard with a full-length picatinny rail, and user-interchangeable barrel for easy caliber conversion. The MCX-SPEAR ships with (1) 20-round magazine.

MCX-SPEAR Specs:

MCX-SPEAR
Overall Length: 38.3 in.
Overall Height: 8 in.
Overall Width: 2.5 in.
Barrel Length: 16 in.
Barrel Twist: 1:10 in.
Weight: 9.2 lbs.

MCX-SPEAR SBR
Overall Length: 35 in.
Overall Height: 8 in.
Overall Width: 2.5 in.
Barrel Length: 13 in.
Barrel Twist: 1:10 in.
Weight: 8.6 lbs.

MCX-SPEAR Pistol
Overall Length: 24.5 in.
Overall Height: 8 in.
Overall Width: 2.5 in.
Barrel Length: 13 in.
Barrel Twist: 1:10 in.
Weight: 7.6 lbs.