SIG MCX VIRTUS SBR 11.5"
$266.52
- SKUFSSMCX-VIRTUS-SBR
- UPC
- BrandBlueguns
Discontinued
Description
Highlights:
The MCX Virtus SBR (Short Barreled Rifle) with an 11.5-inch barrel is widely considered the "sweet spot" of the MCX lineup. It offers a superior balance of maneuverability and ballistic performance, making it a primary choice for Tier 1 counter-terrorism units and specialized law enforcement teams.
Core Engineering Features
Short-Stroke Gas Piston System: Like all MCX models, the Virtus SBR utilizes a gas piston that keeps the receiver clean and cool. The recoil springs are located above the bolt carrier, allowing the weapon to be fired with the stock folded-a critical advantage in vehicle-borne operations or CQB.
11.5-inch Cold Hammer-Forged Barrel: The 11.5" length is preferred over shorter 10" or 9" 5.56mm barrels because it provides significantly increased dwell time and muzzle velocity, ensuring more reliable fragmentation and terminal effect of the 5.56mm NATO round.
Tapered Lug Bolt: The Virtus uses a specialized tapered lug design that increases the surface area of the lockup. This reduces wear on the bolt and barrel extension, allowing the system to handle the higher pressures associated with short-barreled, suppressed use.
Two-Position Gas Regulator: Specifically tuned for the 11.5" dwell time, the regulator allows the operator to toggle between "Normal" and "Suppressed" modes to ensure reliable cycling without over-gassing the system.
Included:
SIG MCX VIRTUS SBR 11.5"
The MCX Virtus SBR (Short Barreled Rifle) with an 11.5-inch barrel is widely considered the "sweet spot" of the MCX lineup. It offers a superior balance of maneuverability and ballistic performance, making it a primary choice for Tier 1 counter-terrorism units and specialized law enforcement teams.
Core Engineering Features
Short-Stroke Gas Piston System: Like all MCX models, the Virtus SBR utilizes a gas piston that keeps the receiver clean and cool. The recoil springs are located above the bolt carrier, allowing the weapon to be fired with the stock folded-a critical advantage in vehicle-borne operations or CQB.
11.5-inch Cold Hammer-Forged Barrel: The 11.5" length is preferred over shorter 10" or 9" 5.56mm barrels because it provides significantly increased dwell time and muzzle velocity, ensuring more reliable fragmentation and terminal effect of the 5.56mm NATO round.
Tapered Lug Bolt: The Virtus uses a specialized tapered lug design that increases the surface area of the lockup. This reduces wear on the bolt and barrel extension, allowing the system to handle the higher pressures associated with short-barreled, suppressed use.
Two-Position Gas Regulator: Specifically tuned for the 11.5" dwell time, the regulator allows the operator to toggle between "Normal" and "Suppressed" modes to ensure reliable cycling without over-gassing the system.
Included:
SIG MCX VIRTUS SBR 11.5"