Is this rifle a Sig Virtus and did they discontinue the normal Sig MCX line?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Is this rifle a Sig Virtus and did they discontinue the normal Sig MCX line?

Posted: 11/25/2017 5:33:28 PM EDT

I was looking at a new Sig MCX and it looked just like the new Virtus, 5 position folding stock, M-Lock, and what not but it didn't say Virtus on it (maybe it's a first Gen Virtus before they stamped Virtus on the right side?). Is it just the standard MCX?

Now that they have the new Virtus line out are they discontinuing the original MCX line, I knew that they were having problems with it. Or are they going to continue manufacturing the MCX and MCX Virtus alongside each other?

Posted: 11/25/2017 5:46:04 PM EDT

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Could be a couple things. Could be an older MCX with a Midwest Industries M-LOK handguard. Or it could have been a LE/Mil Virtus which is black with no Virtus on he plate. I am guessing it’s a older (legacy) MCX with the aftermarket hand guard. Sig is still supporting the Legacy MCX due to Military contracts that are out there.

Posted: 11/25/2017 5:50:46 PM EDT

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Could be a couple things. Could be an older MCX with a Midwest Industries M-LOK handguard. Or it could have been a LE/Mil Virtus which is black with no Virtus on he plate. I am guessing it’s a older (legacy) MCX with the aftermarket hand guard. Sig is still supporting the Legacy MCX due to Military contracts that are out there.

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So would it have the Sig Matchlite Duo trigger? Is it basically the same as the Virtus minus the badging?

Posted: 11/25/2017 6:39:26 PM EDT

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So would it have the Sig Matchlite Duo trigger? Is it basically the same as the Virtus minus the badging?

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The LE/Mil Virtus has a standard mil spec trigger, black finish and comes with the new Sig metal flip up locking sights.

Posted: 11/25/2017 7:07:59 PM EDT

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The LE/Mil Virtus has a standard mil spec trigger, black finish and comes with the new Sig metal flip up locking sights.

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That must be what it is. Sounds just like it. Can you get that better trigger and drop it in?

Posted: 11/25/2017 7:12:45 PM EDT

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That must be what it is. Sounds just like it. Can you get that better trigger and drop it in?

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Yes

Posted: 11/25/2017 7:55:29 PM EDT

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Next time you are at your LGS, just check the handguard. If it's the Midwest Industries then it's a Legacy MCX and not the Virtus.

Posted: 11/25/2017 8:19:03 PM EDT

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Next time you are at your LGS, just check the handguard. If it's the Midwest Industries then it's a Legacy MCX and not the Virtus.

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Will it say Midwest industries on it?

Posted: 11/25/2017 8:19:35 PM EDT

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Yes

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How much does the better trigger cost?

Would it be worth it getting the better trigger?

Posted: 11/25/2017 8:52:23 PM EDT

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How much does the better trigger cost?

Would it be worth it getting the better trigger?

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Yes it will say the makers name on the handgaurd. You can also google the MI handguard and the Virtus handguard and see the difference.

Sig sells the Virtus Duo trigger for a little over 100.00. I would spend the extra and get the Geissele MCX specific trigger and they have a 30% off sale until the 27th.

Posted: 11/26/2017 1:30:20 AM EDT

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I'm confused, if I want an MCX but in no rush, which one should I get?

Posted: 11/26/2017 3:19:55 AM EDT

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Get the Virtus. Lots of improvements to the upper receiver. It’s built like a tank.

Posted: 11/26/2017 9:10:47 AM EDT

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Yes it will say the makers name on the handgaurd. You can also google the MI handguard and the Virtus handguard and see the difference.

Sig sells the Virtus Duo trigger for a little over 100.00. I would spend the extra and get the Geissele MCX specific trigger and they have a 30% off sale until the 27th.

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From Geissele’s website?

Posted: 11/26/2017 12:02:32 PM EDT

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https://geissele.com/lower-parts/triggers.html

Posted: 11/26/2017 12:19:48 PM EDT

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https://geissele.com/lower-parts/triggers.html

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Thanks!

Posted: 12/28/2017 12:40:01 AM EDT

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Get the Virtus. Lots of improvements to the upper receiver. It’s built like a tank.

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I thought the only technical difference was the bolt, barrel, and placement under the handguards?

Posted: 12/28/2017 10:15:44 AM EDT

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Get the Virtus. Lots of improvements to the upper receiver. It’s built like a tank.

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What are the improvements to the upper receiver that makes it so much better than the original MCX?

Posted: 12/28/2017 3:53:19 PM EDT

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Get the Virtus. Lots of improvements to the upper receiver. It’s built like a tank.

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It is also quite a bit more front heavy. It goes from a light well balanced rifle to a still relatively light but not very well balanced rifle. Feels front heavy like an ACR.

I did a test with my legacy MCX for POI shift with a high rate of fire. 5 shots with IMI 77g for accuracy, 80 shots of M855 mag dumps, and 5 more shots with IMI. My group size went from 1.5moa to 3moa but the POI stayed the same. I was impressed by this from such a skinny barrel.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Is this rifle a Sig Virtus and did they discontinue the normal Sig MCX line?

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