SIG SAUER Introduces New SIG AIR ProForce MCX Virtus Airsoft Rifle
SIG Sauer continue to expand their SIG AIR ProForce line of airsoft guns based on their popular real counterparts. The newest addition to the ProForce line up is a battery-powered, automatic electric gun (or AEG) version of the MCX Virtus.
Here’s SIG AIR’s announcement in full:
SIG SAUER is pleased to introduce the new SIG AIR ProForce MCX Virtus airsoft rifle. Designed and engineered for professionals and discerning recreational shooters, the MCX is the latest offering from the rapidly growing SIG AIR division of SIG SAUER.
“The SIG AIR ProForce MCX Virtus is a very effective, safe training tool for professionals and avid target shooters that replicates the look and feel of its firearm counterpart, making it an ideal option for training in a myriad of environments where live fire is not possible,” said Matt Handy, Director, SIG AIR. “This is an exciting product for SIG AIR because, like the MCX, it’s completely modular and can be easily configured for multiple variations or load-outs based on purpose.”
The SIG AIR ProForce MCX Virtus airsoft rifle is a battery-powered, automatic electric gun (AEG) that runs on a rechargeable battery. The airsoft rifle features an adjustable “hop-up” creating a spin on the BBs for additional stabilization in flight, resulting in increased distance and accuracy. Equipped with interchangeable springs for velocity enhancement, the SIG AIR ProForce MCX Virtus has three fire control modes (safe, semi-automatic, and automatic). The included magazine holds 120 rounds of 6mm polymer or biodegradable BBs, with a velocity up to 370 fps and muzzle energy of 1 joule (using a .20-gram polymer BB.)
Here are the specs for the new ProForce MCX Virtus Airsoft Rifle:
- Total Length: 30”
- Barrel Length: 11.5”
- Weight: 6.5 lbs
- Finish: Black
- Muzzle Velocity: up to 370 fps
- Muzzle Energy: 1 joule
- Caliber: 6mm BB
- Magazine Capacity: 120 rounds
- Power Source: Automatic Electric (Battery)
The ProForce MCX Virtus airsoft rifle is now available for purchase at the sigsauer.com/store.
The ProForce MCX Virtus is available for $459.99 MSRP. So do you think this BB MCX will make a good stocking filler? Let us know in the comments below.
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Probably going to be a pretty good AEG. It is made by VFC after all. Haven’t played in a while, but I might pick one of these up.
I've owned one AEG carbine, a Lancer at about three bills. Ran it ragged for one year then it locked up dead as a hammer, not a battery issue. I could say I got my monies worth in ammo savings and getting to practice at home in the back yard but no , no more AEG's for me.