New Product Highlight: Sig Sauer Special Weapons Group MCX-RATTLER LT

Sig Sauer shared some really interesting news recently – and no, I’m not talking about that angry social media post about the P320.

I’m talking about the second release from Sig’s in-house custom shop for military firearms. The Sig Sauer Special Weapons Group MCX-RATTLER LT is an exclusive opportunity to get a taste of the U.S. Special Operations Command’s hot new PDW.

SIg Sauer Special Weapons Group MCX-RATTLER LT Specs & Features

Specs

• Caliber: 5.56 NATO
• Action: Semi-automatic, short-stroke gas piston
• Capacity: 20+1, 30+1
• Barrel Length: 7.75”
• Overall Length: 27”
• Weight: 6.1 lbs
• Comes With: Three 30-round magazines, three 20-round magazines, Special Weapns Group backup iron sights, Pelican case, one-point and two-point Magpul slings, forward-assist delete, barricade stop
• MSRP: $2,999.99

Features

• SOCOM upgrades over the base MCX
• Comes with a Pelican case, parts, and accessories
• Available with a stock or pistol brace 

This compact AR-15 features a few nice touches that you won’t find on the base model.

The unique SOCOM upper receiver comes with a handguard that features QD points and a barricade stop in addition to M-LOK slots. At the rear, there’s either a telescoping stock or a pistol brace.

As you might expect from a SOCOM fighting rifle, this MCX-RATTLER LT comes with a cold-hammer-forged barrel with chrome lining and 1:7 twist to stabilize heavier bullets like 77-grain JHP.

This kit comes with a bunch of nice add-ons, just like it does when Uncle Sam orders it for top operators.

These include a unique set of Special Weapons Group flip-up iron sights, one- and two-point slings from Magpul, three 30-round magazines, three 20-round magazines, and a Pelican case.

The upper receiver comes with a forward assist installed, but it’s interchangeable with an included flush-mount deflector.

Oh, and Sig includes a certificate of authenticity, so everyone knows you’re one of the 500 cool kids who got one of these.

Sig Sauer lists an MSRP of $2,999.99 for the Special Weapons Group MCX-RATTLER LT. 

The bad news? Sig sold out as I was writing this. But maybe that response from the buying public will inspire them to offer more Special Weapons Group firearms down the road. After all, it sold a lot better than the Australian MOD F9 that’s still up for grabs.

Would you buy a Special Weapons Group firearm if you had the chance? Is this just a publicity stunt for Sig’s wealthiest customers? Did you feel personally victimized by Sig’s P320 post?

Sound off in the comments!

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