Marine Scout Sniper Tests the Army's New SIG MCX Spear
A retired Marine Scout Sniper named AJ joins a shooting session after three years away from firearms, testing the Army's new SIG MCX Spear in 6.8 SIG alongside other suppressed weapons. The session covers several firearms including a 300 Blackout pistol, a Walther P22, and a ZEV SIG 226, all equipped with suppressors from Silencer Shop. AJ shares observations on recoil, weight, and compares his experience with older military-issued weapons.
Summary
The video features a retired Marine Scout Sniper named AJ who hasn't touched a firearm in three years since retirement, having shifted his focus to surfing and mountain biking. The host introduces him to the SIG MCX Spear chambered in 6.8 SIG, which is reportedly the Army's new squad rifle replacement. All suppressors used in the session are provided by Silencer Shop.
AJ takes time to familiarize himself with the SIG Spear before shooting, noting that it is heavier than he remembered but praising the recoil management. Targets are set at 15, 75, and 100 yards. AJ demonstrates a technique called 'frame shooting,' where two shooters hold different points of aim on a target (e.g., right shoulder and left hip) to improve the probability of a hit when windage is unknown — a concept the host finds impressive and novel.
The session progresses to a 300 Blackout pistol, which AJ notes sounds like a 'little bunny fart' compared to the Spear, and then to a suppressed Walther P22, which he compares to a James Bond gun. AJ is surprised by how quiet and effective the P22 is, and both he and the host compete to hit distant targets with it.
The host then introduces the ZEV SIG 226, a suppressed 9mm pistol. AJ reflects on his Marine Corps experience, noting they were issued 1911s — single-stack, heavy pistols — and recalls being outgunned by international teams like Germany's GSG9, who carried modern double-stack Glocks. He characterizes the old 1911 as feeling like carrying a purse during competitions.
The session ends on a lighthearted note, with AJ missing a far target and jokingly blaming the bullets, to which the host quips, 'Every good craftsman blames their tools.'
Key Insights
- AJ notes that the SIG MCX Spear is heavier than he remembered, but praises its recoil management as 'nice,' suggesting the rifle's weight is offset by its shootability.
- AJ describes 'frame shooting' as a technique where two shooters hold different aim points on the same target — such as right shoulder and left hip — to improve hit probability when windage is unknown.
- AJ expresses surprise at how quiet and effective the suppressed Walther P22 is, comparing it favorably to a James Bond gun and being visibly impressed by its performance at distance.
- AJ recalls that Marine Corps units were equipped with Kimber 1911 single-stack pistols, and that when competing against international teams like GSG9 carrying modern Glocks, they felt they 'couldn't even compete' due to the weight and capacity disadvantage.
- AJ mentions he had not shot a firearm in three years since retiring from the military, having replaced the hobby with surfing and mountain biking, framing the session as knocking rust off.
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