TFB Review: SIG Sauer MCX-SPEAR 7.62×51 SBR

By Lucas D

There has been a lot of talk in recent years about the new SIG Spear or the XM7. Many discuss whether it’s a worthy replacement for the venerable M4 and the pros and cons of moving to a higher-power cartridge. Many discuss the theoretics of a near-peer threat with armor and extended engagement distance while others talk about a reduced combat load of ammunition and the inability of your standard grunt to take advantage of the extended range of the 277. I have always found myself drawn to platforms like the ACR and SCAR that touted themselves as M4 replacements, so I decided to get my hands on one and put as many rounds through it as I could to see if it’s something worth picking up as a civilian. First Impressions

When I first got my hands on the Spear, one of the first things I noticed was the heft, despite being an SBR with a 13-inch barrel, the Spear

Source: The Firearm Blog