The M7 NGSW (Sig Spear MCX) is less reliable than the AR15 in mud.

Published on October 17, 2023
Duration: 1:01

The M7 NGSW (Sig Spear MCX) exhibits lower reliability in mud compared to the AR-15. While performing a five-round string with the dust cover closed after submersion, it functioned flawlessly. However, with the dust cover open, it failed to cycle after the first round and subsequently failed to go into battery due to mud ingress. This is attributed to the AR-15's gas venting system compared to the piston-actuated Sig Spear.

Quick Summary

The Sig Spear MCX (M7 NGSW) showed lower reliability in mud compared to the AR-15. While it functioned with the dust cover closed, it failed to cycle with the cover open due to mud ingress, a weakness piston systems share against AR-15s' gas venting capabilities.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Sig Spear Mud Test: Dust Cover Closed
  2. 00:09Sig Spear Mud Test: Dust Cover Open Failure
  3. 00:17Malfunction Clearing Attempt
  4. 00:27AR-15 vs Piston System: Gas Venting

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Sig Spear MCX perform in mud with the dust cover closed?

When tested with the dust cover closed after being submerged in mud, the Sig Spear MCX (M7 NGSW) successfully fired a five-round string without any malfunctions, indicating good initial performance under these specific conditions.

Why does the AR-15 tend to be more reliable in mud than piston systems like the Sig Spear?

AR-15s, using a direct impingement system, vent gas out the side of the bolt carrier group, which helps clear debris. Piston systems, like the Sig Spear, lack this self-cleaning attribute, making them more susceptible to malfunctions when the dust cover is open in muddy conditions.

What caused the Sig Spear MCX to fail during the mud test?

The Sig Spear MCX failed to cycle and go into battery when operated with the dust cover open in mud. This was due to mud ingress into the receiver, which is a common issue for piston systems lacking the gas venting capabilities of AR-15s.

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