Why does the Sig MCX Virtus, an expensive rifle, have such a bad trigger?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Why does the Sig MCX Virtus, an expensive rifle, have such a bad trigger?

Posted: 7/6/2018 11:31:23 AM EDT

I have a Sig MCX Virtus LEO version which doesn't have the SIG Matchlite Duo Trigger. Perhaps the SIG Matchlite Duo Trigger is good but the LEO version definitely isn't. Even at a discounted price the rifle is well over $1,000. Being a topshelf AR why doesn't the MCX at least have a decent trigger? Heck, even a SIG Matchlite Duo Trigger.

I'm looking for a replacement trigger but don't know what to get. I don't think Timney makes one for the MCX but they could have been a more value priced option than the Geissele.

Posted: 7/6/2018 11:49:05 AM EDT

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They saw FN do it with a far more expensive scar rifle and figured what the hell?

Posted: 7/6/2018 11:02:18 PM EDT

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I’ve heard the virtus is pretty good. I really wanted an MCX virtus until I saw the price tag. I’ve bought rifles in that category before but that is ridiculous. The MCX would sell if the prices was 400$ less.

Posted: 7/7/2018 12:10:16 AM EDT

[#3]

Virtus should have Sig's updated trigger...do you not?

Posted: 7/7/2018 8:43:41 AM EDT

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He says he has the LEO version, which sounds like it’s different. Wonder if it’s a specification for many LEOs that they have heavier triggers for liability or other reasons? The military seems to want to keep the heavy mil-spec trigger in their M4s, even though there are plenty of lighter options out there, so maybe something similar?

Posted: 7/7/2018 10:19:34 AM EDT

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Most law enforcement agencies don’t authorize 2 stage triggers. I know mine does not.

Posted: 7/7/2018 11:52:22 AM EDT

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He says he has the LEO version, which sounds like it’s different. Wonder if it’s a specification for many LEOs that they have heavier triggers for liability or other reasons? The military seems to want to keep the heavy mil-spec trigger in their M4s, even though there are plenty of lighter options out there, so maybe something similar?

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I believe this is what it is, they have to a specific trigger pull weight. But it doesn’t have to be gritty and crappy like the Virtus’s is.

Posted: 7/7/2018 12:19:45 PM EDT

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Ok yup. If it is LE...it will have the heavier trigger

Posted: 7/11/2018 2:54:05 PM EDT

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Heavy is fine but it’s gritty as hell too.

Posted: 7/11/2018 3:03:54 PM EDT

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It's not a bad trigger, unless you're spoiled for great triggers.

You can order the Duo trigger from Sig. part number is KIT-TRIGGER-AR-DUO. A lot more reasonable ($110 or so) than the Geissele Super MCX SSA. Having tried all three, the SSA trigger is what I run in my MCX.

Posted: 7/11/2018 5:25:56 PM EDT

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He says he has the LEO version, which sounds like it’s different. Wonder if it’s a specification for many LEOs that they have heavier triggers for liability or other reasons? The military seems to want to keep the heavy mil-spec trigger in their M4s, even though there are plenty of lighter options out there, so maybe something similar?

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Virtus should have Sig's updated trigger...do you not?

He says he has the LEO version, which sounds like it’s different. Wonder if it’s a specification for many LEOs that they have heavier triggers for liability or other reasons? The military seems to want to keep the heavy mil-spec trigger in their M4s, even though there are plenty of lighter options out there, so maybe something similar?

This is exactly the reasoning.

Posted: 7/12/2018 3:56:07 PM EDT

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lol

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