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| The '''SIG MCX''' is a ] series designed and manufactured by ], featuring a ] system, carried over from the ] ]. |
The '''SIG MCX''' is a ] series designed and manufactured by ], featuring a ] system, carried over from the ] ]. | ||
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| The weapon has been nicknamed the "Black Mamba", a reference to a competing rifle, the ]. The MCX has received praise from firearms journalists, including Mike Searson of "Ammoland" who called it "the most modular ] ever designed" and said it may "unseat the venerable ] as the most user-friendly rifle platform developed thus far". Mike Leghrn, who blogs at "TheTruthAboutGuns.com", said it is "really just a pleasure to fire".<ref>http://www.newsweek.com/sig-sauer-orlando-shooting-omar-mateen-assault-rifles-474972</ref> The MCX is noted for its "modularity, firing speed, controllability, and its ease of use."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.snopes.com/orlando-mass-shooting-math-doesnt-add-up/ |title=Orlando Mass Shooting Math Doesn't Add Up |website=Snopes |date=June 15, 2016 |accessdate=June 24, 2016}}</ref> The line has been such a success that it helped revive the ] company's business.<ref>http://www.newsweek.com/sig-sauer-orlando-shooting-omar-mateen-assault-rifles-474972</ref> | |||
| ==Design== | ==Design== | ||
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Carbine| SIG MCX | |
|---|---|
| Type | Carbine Short-barreled rifle Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Switzerland United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | SCO19 CT-SFOs |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | SIG Sauer |
| Produced | 2015-present |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.61 kg (5.8 lb) (229 mm barrel) 2.72 kg (6.0 lb) (406 mm barrel) |
| Length | 730 mm (29 in) stock unfolded (229 mm barrel) 908 mm (35.7 in) stock unfolded (406 mm barrel) |
| Barrel length | 229 mm (9.0 in) 406 mm (16.0 in) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO .300 AAC Blackout 7.62×39mm |
| Action | Short-stroke gas-operated piston, rotating bolt |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable STANAG box magazine |
The SIG MCX is a carbine series designed and manufactured by SIG Sauer, featuring a short-stroke gas piston system, carried over from the SIG MPX submachine gun.
Design
The SIG MCX series features a short-stroke gas piston system to reduce recoil and improve the reliability of the weapon. The MCX features a system that allows for conversion between 5.56×45mm NATO, .300 AAC Blackout and 7.62×39mm ammunition, using standard 5.56×45mm STANAG magazines for 5.56×45mm NATO and .300 AAC Blackout, and specially designed STANAG-compatible magazines for 7.62×39mm.
Variants
- MCX Carbine: Carbine, with 16 inch barrel. Available with a safe/semi-automatic trigger group for U.S. civilian sales, or safe/semi-automatic/fully-automatic trigger group for law enforcement and military sales.
- MCX SBR: Short-barreled rifle, with 9 inch barrel. Available with a safe/semi-automatic trigger group for U.S. civilian sales, or safe/semi-automatic/fully-automatic trigger group for law enforcement and military sales.
- MCX Pistol w/ SBX: Semi-automatic pistol, with 9 inch barrel, SIG SBX stabilizing brace and safe/semi-automatic trigger group.
References
- "SIG MCX on SIG Evolution". Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- "Gun Review: SIG SAUER MCX". The Truth About Guns. October 17, 2015. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
- "SIG MCX Brochure" (PDF). SIG Evolution. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
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