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Sig Sauer MCX-SPEAR LT IR 5.56 NATO 16″ Rifle, Coyote FDE

UPC: 798681699698

$2,599.99

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Description

The MCX platform has earned its reputation the hard way, through military trials, special operations use, and a whole lot of rounds downrange. The MCX-SPEAR LT IR takes that proven short-stroke gas piston system and adds something you won't find on a typical AR: a Gen II NiR Cerakote finish engineered to reduce your infrared signature under thermal and night vision devices. If you run NODs for hog control, predator hunting, or low-light training, that coating matters. And even if you never flip on a thermal, it still delivers serious wear and corrosion resistance in the Coyote FDE color that looks right at home on this rifle.

What Sets the MCX-SPEAR LT IR Apart

The LT chassis trims weight where it counts, bringing this rifle in around 7.5 pounds with a lightened 16" cold hammer forged carbon steel barrel in a 1:7 twist. The muzzle wears a SIG QD flash hider that's suppressor-ready right out of the box, and the barrel threads are the standard 1/2×28 with a tapered shoulder. Up top you get a full-length Picatinny rail with no sights installed, so you're free to mount whatever optic fits your mission. The M-LOK handguard uses added attachment screws for extra rigidity, which keeps lights and lasers from shifting your point of impact when you load up the rail.

Built for Real-World Handling

Sig's Tele-fold stock both telescopes and folds flat against the receiver with a push-button hinge, and thanks to the piston system, the rifle fires with the stock folded. That makes for compact storage in a truck, pack, or discreet case without giving up a proper cheek weld when it's time to shoot. Controls are fully ambidextrous, including the bolt catch and release, and the non-reciprocating side and rear charging handles give you options no matter which shoulder you run. The flat-blade two-stage Matchlite Duo trigger breaks clean, and since the lower accepts AR-15 pattern triggers and magazines, upgrades and mags are easy to come by. It ships with one 30-round polymer magazine and swaps barrels and handguards with the rest of the MCX-LT lineup, so the platform can grow with you.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: SIG SAUER
  • Model: MCX-SPEAR LT IR
  • MPN: RMCX-556N-16B-IR
  • UPC: 798681699698
  • Caliber: .223 Rem / 5.56 NATO
  • Action: Semi-Auto, Short-Stroke Gas Piston
  • Barrel: 16" Cold Hammer Forged Carbon Steel
  • Twist Rate: 1:7
  • Muzzle Threads: 1/2"-28 TPI, Tapered Shoulder
  • Muzzle Device: SIG Suppressor-Ready QD Flash Hider
  • Capacity: 30+1
  • Stock: Telescoping/Folding with Push-Button Hinge
  • Trigger: SIG 2-Stage Matchlite Duo, Flat Blade
  • Handguard: Alloy, M-LOK/Picatinny
  • Finish: Coyote FDE Gen II NiR Cerakote (Reduced IR)
  • Weight: 7.5 lbs

What’s Included

  • Sig Sauer MCX-SPEAR LT IR 5.56 NATO 16" rifle
  • One 30-round polymer magazine
  • Cable lock
  • Owner's manual

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the IR finish on the MCX-SPEAR LT IR do?

The Gen II NiR Cerakote coating is formulated to reduce the rifle's visibility under night vision and thermal imaging devices. It's a big deal for night hunters and anyone training under NODs. Beyond the low-signature benefit, it also adds strong wear and corrosion resistance, so the finish holds up to rough field use.

Does the MCX-SPEAR LT IR take standard AR-15 magazines and triggers?

Yes on both counts. The lower feeds from standard AR-15 pattern 5.56 magazines and accepts AR-15 compatible trigger groups, so aftermarket upgrades are simple. It ships with one 30-round polymer mag from the factory.

Can you fire this rifle with the stock folded?

You can. Because the MCX uses a short-stroke gas piston system instead of a buffer tube, there's nothing in the stock required for cycling. The Tele-fold stock also telescopes for length of pull adjustment, and the push-button hinge makes folding it quick and secure.

Is the MCX-SPEAR LT IR suppressor ready?

It is. The 16" barrel comes threaded 1/2×28 with a tapered shoulder and wears a SIG QD flash hider that works as a quick-detach mount for compatible SIG suppressors. If you run a different can, the standard thread pitch accepts most 5.56 direct-thread and mount-style muzzle devices.

Additional information

UPC

798681699698

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

RMCX-556N-16B-IR

Action

ATF Type

RIFLE

Barrel Length

16"

Caliber/Gauge

.223 REM/5.56 NATO

Capacity

30 + 1

Color

Flat Dark Earth

Length

46.3500

Model

Number of Magazines

1 28 rd.

Package Height

4.2

Package Width

11.4

Product Type

Rifle

Safety

Ambidextrous Lever

Shipping Weight

10.45

Sights

No Sights / Optics Ready

State Restriction (CA)

NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA

State Restriction (RI)

NO DIRECT SHIP TO RHODE ISLAND

State Restriction (WA)

NO DIRECT SHIP TO WASHINGTON

Magazine Included

1 x 30-Round

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