Hands-on With the MCX Spear LT 5.56 11.5 SBR

I finally spent some quality time with the mcx spear lt 5.56 11.5 sbr, and I've got to say, it feels like SIG Sauer actually sat down and listened to every single complaint people had about the older Virtus. If you've spent any time hauling an older MCX around, you know they were built like tanks—which is great for durability but less great for your lower back after an eight-hour range day. This new iteration feels like the platform has finally hit its stride, shedding the unnecessary bulk while keeping that "overbuilt" DNA that made the MCX famous in the first place. ...

April 29, 2026 · 7 min · Sean Siegel