Capable of muzzle velocities in excess of 3,000 FPS with a 113gr bullet out of a 16” barrel, the MCX-SPEAR rifle is achieving the Army’s goal of advanced performance while also exceeding the requirements for durability.

2022年1月13日 · The MCX-SPEAR is an adaptable multi-caliber rifle (277 SIG FURY, 6.5 Creedmoor, 7.62 NATO, with barrel change) featuring rear and side non-reciprocating charging handles, 6-position folding stock, ambidextrous fire control, bolt-catch, and mag release, 2-stage match trigger, 2-position adjustable gas piston, a lightened free-float M-LOK ...

2023年10月4日 · In 2022, the U.S. Army finally concluded its search for a new battle rifle, lightweight machine gun, and cartridge, choosing Sig Sauer’s design. The iconic 5.56mm appears to have largely been superseded by the 6.8mm.

The XM7, previously known as the XM5, is the U.S. Army variant of the SIG MCX Spear, a 6.8×51mm (.277 in), gas-operated, magazine-fed battle rifle [1] designed by SIG Sauer for the Next Generation Squad Weapon program in 2022 to replace the M4 carbine.

Paired with the innovative 6.8x51 hybrid ammunition, the MCX-SPEAR sets a new standard for rifle performance and capability. With muzzle velocities exceeding 3,000 FPS from a 16” barrel using a 113gr bullet, the MCX-SPEAR meets the Army’s …

2024年9月13日 · SIG Sauer has launched the MCX-SPEAR 6.8X51 rifle on the civilian market, marking the beginning of a new era in weaponry and ending the 30-year dominance of the M4. Developed by SIG Sauer as part of the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program, this rifle is designed to meet the demands of modern combat, offering increased range, superior ...

2022年1月13日 · New Hampshire-based Sig Sauer announced this week a first-run commercial variant of the rifle they submitted to the U.S. Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon program – the MCX Spear.

2023年3月1日 · The Sig Sauer MCX Spear is a multi-caliber platform that can swap between .277 Fury, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 7.62 NATO via a simple barrel change at the user level.

2022年4月21日 · The military is going to be adopting the 6.8x51mm cartridge, which is labeled by Sig as the .277 Sig FURY. Because this round is similarly sized to the 7.62x51mm (.308 case), it can easily shoot .308 or 6.5 Creedmoor rounds with a simple barrel swap.

2024年12月5日 · The XM7 assault rifle, previously known as the XM5 is the United States Army variant of the SIG MCX Spear, a 6.8×51mm (.277 in), gas-operated, magazine-fed, assault rifle designed by firearms manufacturer SIG Sauer for the Next Generation Squad Weapon Program in 2022 to replace the U.S. army M4 carbine.