US Army Awards Sig Sauer a Contract for MPX, MCX, SP2022, 716G2

By Tactical-Life

U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey has awarded Sig Sauer a contract for its SP2022 pistols, 716G2 rifles, MCX carbines and MPX submachine guns.

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According to the terms of the deal, Sig will deliver up to 500 716G2 rifles, with one 20-round PMAG included with each rifle. The company will also supply 300 MCX carbines—100 of those carbines will have a nine-inch barrel, another 100 will have an 11.5-inch barrel and the final batch will be equipped with a 16-inch barrel.

Next, the Army wants up to 1,000 MPX subguns with a 4.5-inch barrel. It also wants another 1,000 MPX guns with an eight-inch barrel. Each MPX will also come with a 30-round Sig factory magazine. The contract also covers up to 5,000 Sig SP2022 pistols. Three steel Sig factory 15-round magazines are to be included with each pistol. Last, but certainly not least, Sig will provide up …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life