Anyone used their MCX in a carbine class?

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Posted: 3/30/2019 10:58:57 PM EDT

I'm looking at doing one of the CSAT pistol/rifle classes, and my go-to right now is my MCX.

Anyone done one with theirs yet?

I never did the carrier upgrade/recall, but I'm debating about doing it now. But of course, I have more spare parts now than I do if I would send in the carrier. (AR bolt, firing pin, firing pin retaining pin)

I do have an extra charging handle, too. I've heard of one break in a course.

And I'll bring an AR for backup, unless someone wants to sell me a Virtus for way less than its worth.

Posted: 3/31/2019 8:06:44 AM EDT

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Not done a class with one yet, but I have shot a couple of two-gun matches... For whatever that's worth. It worked well.

Question for you (because I've never tried): If you DID do the recall, couldn't you pull off the firing pin safety latch and just go back to using an AR pin and bolt?

I HAVE pulled my safety latch before, for trigger compatibility reasons, and it worked great. I only shoot 556 with hard primers. Now I have an MCX specific trigger so I put the latch back on just for the hell of it.

Posted: 4/11/2019 6:45:19 PM EDT

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I have.
It did fine.

Posted: 5/1/2019 11:47:57 PM EDT

[#3]

I was an instructor at CSAT for many years, and although I primarily used AR rifles, I did the shoot house instructor class with an MCX. Ran like a champ.

You will have no issues using the MCX on any class I can think of.

Posted: 5/2/2019 9:00:16 AM EDT

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I was an instructor at CSAT for many years, and although I primarily used AR rifles, I did the shoot house instructor class with an MCX. Ran like a champ.

You will have no issues using the MCX on any class I can think of.

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Listen to this man.

Also, i've ran mine in multiple courses - both as a student and a teacher - never had the first issue.

I have a class next week that i'll be running an MCX in.

Posted: 5/2/2019 9:28:00 AM EDT

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Can’t speak to the weapon, but all of Paul‘s classes have been outstanding. Good choice.

Posted: 5/3/2019 4:59:17 PM EDT

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It survived. No malfunctions.

And it got pretty hot, too.

Posted: 5/3/2019 11:10:45 PM EDT

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So it went great. It seemed like no one had seen one there before.

I have a 3.5x ACOG on it, and while it's great for longer ranges, it is not as fast as a red dot at close range. But when we shot longer distance, I had much better speed and first hit percentage.

Zero malfunctions. Very dirty due to the suppressor. I started off using my Radian handle, but went back to the stock one partway through. The amount of gas that escapes through the side without the latch is bothersome, and the stock handle keeps it at a minimum.

Posted: 5/9/2019 9:55:30 AM EDT

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So it went great. It seemed like no one had seen one there before.

I have a 3.5x ACOG on it, and while it's great for longer ranges, it is not as fast as a red dot at close range. But when we shot longer distance, I had much better speed and first hit percentage.

Zero malfunctions. Very dirty due to the suppressor. I started off using my Radian handle, but went back to the stock one partway through. The amount of gas that escapes through the side without the latch is bothersome, and the stock handle keeps it at a minimum.

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How many rounds fired in the class? Have to add any lube, during the class?

Posted: 5/9/2019 10:31:49 AM EDT

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I think I fired close to 400 rounds. About 120-150 of them were in rapid succession during the close range drills. I'm pretty certain that's Rocksett (the white stuff) that bubbled out of the muzzle brake. The whole brake is discolored from the heat.

I added a bit of lube onto the bearing surfaces during breaks because it's what I would call a continuing action. The only place where it really needed it was the charging handle, just to make it a little smoother. I have a Magpul K2+ grip on it, and I have an oil bottle in there with CLP in it. It's actually from whom I believe does the OEM for Magpul, but it cost me about $0.75 instead of 14 bucks or whatever. I can find the site and model number if anyone's interested.

All rounds were suppressed. Polite people use cans.

Posted: 5/9/2019 11:05:09 AM EDT

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Thanks for the update. I've been debating on getting a MCX for a bit now, ever since I picked up a MPX. Kinda go well together.

Posted: 5/9/2019 8:12:34 PM EDT

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Thanks for the update. I've been debating on getting a MCX for a bit now, ever since I picked up a MPX. Kinda go well together.

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You'll love the MCX.
Mine is my primary SBR

Posted: 5/10/2019 1:13:46 PM EDT

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You'll love the MCX.
Mine is my primary SBR

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Thanks for the update. I've been debating on getting a MCX for a bit now, ever since I picked up a MPX. Kinda go well together.

You'll love the MCX.
Mine is my primary SBR

300BO or the 11.5 5.56? How does it compare to a SBR AR? I've shot a 16" legacy MCX but never s Virtus or SBR.

Posted: 5/10/2019 1:24:05 PM EDT

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Love my MCX and MPX

I'm interested in what bottle you use in the grip for CLP...?

Posted: 5/10/2019 1:43:49 PM EDT

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300BO or the 11.5 5.56? How does it compare to a SBR AR? I've shot a 16" legacy MCX but never s Virtus or SBR.

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Mine started life as a 16" legacy 556.
I cut the barrel to 11.5". I have a barrel for 300blk but haven't cut it yet, it's on my list of projects.

I like it better as an SBR, with an 11.5" barrel and the stock folded, it's very small and easy to carry.
I run it primarily suppressed. It does get a little gassy but not to bad. A DI AR is worse.

Posted: 5/10/2019 2:45:17 PM EDT

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Mine started life as a 16" legacy 556.
I cut the barrel to 11.5". I have a barrel for 300blk but haven't cut it yet, it's on my list of projects.

I like it better as an SBR, with an 11.5" barrel and the stock folded, it's very small and easy to carry.
I run it primarily suppressed. It does get a little gassy but not to bad. A DI AR is worse.

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300BO or the 11.5 5.56? How does it compare to a SBR AR? I've shot a 16" legacy MCX but never s Virtus or SBR.

Mine started life as a 16" legacy 556.
I cut the barrel to 11.5". I have a barrel for 300blk but haven't cut it yet, it's on my list of projects.

I like it better as an SBR, with an 11.5" barrel and the stock folded, it's very small and easy to carry.
I run it primarily suppressed. It does get a little gassy but not to bad. A DI AR is worse.

Thanks for the info, definitely need to look into it. Currently have a 11.5 Commando and 10.3 DD with LMT EBCG but I've been eyeing the 11.5 Virtus now for months. Something about the package looks perfect, especially with the ability to fold the stock.

Posted: 5/10/2019 3:41:20 PM EDT

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Love my MCX and MPX

I'm interested in what bottle you use in the grip for CLP...?

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Looks like they changed the part numbers around, but I think that it's:

Bottle

Cap

Posted: 5/17/2019 8:23:52 PM EDT

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Yes, suppressed MCX pistol in .300 BLK; wasn't a heavy-fire course, mostly transition drills, but it worked and shot great and I even managed not to give myself any new scars with the hot can

Posted: 5/18/2019 7:34:48 PM EDT

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If .300blk was cheaper, I may have tried to do it with my Rattler, just for grins.

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