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SIG MCX-R Regulator 16" 5.56

Ban-state-compliant MCX variant with a Magpul SGA shotgun-pattern stock (Mossberg 500/590 interface), no pistol grip, fully ambi controls, and gas-piston action. Sold as a 5.56 or 7.62x39 rifle.

Key Highlights

  • MCX upper paired with a non-pistol-grip Mossberg-pattern stock
  • Short-stroke gas piston with two-position adjustable gas block
  • Fully ambidextrous mag release, safety, and bolt catch

Specifications

Price
$1,499
Weight
N/A
Calibers
5.56x45mm, .223 Rem
Rail Type
mlok

Capability Profile

0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes

Compatibility Tags

family: modern-riflecaliber: 556mag-type: stanaginterface: picatinny-tophandguard: mlokbarrel: longthread: 1/2x28

Overview

The SIG MCX-R Regulator is SIG's purpose-built ban-state MCX. It pairs the standard MCX gas-piston upper with a redesigned lower that accepts a Magpul SGA Mossberg 500/590 shotgun-pattern stock, eliminating the pistol grip and the folding/telescoping AR-style buttstock that PICA and California catch. Every other MCX feature carries over: short-stroke piston operation, AR-15 magazine compatibility with a 10-round polymer magazine in the box, full ambi controls (safety selector, mag release, bolt catch), and the SIG 2-port muzzle brake on 1/2x28 threads.

The 16-inch cold-hammer-forged carbon steel barrel runs a 1:7 twist with black nitride finish and a free-float M-LOK handguard. The Regulator ships in FDE Cerakote with a two-stage match trigger from the factory, which is the trigger most other MCX configurations omit. Optional Romeo 2 red dot bundles are available for dealers that stock the optic-included SKU.

This is the high-end compliant choice for buyers who want piston operation, MCX modularity, and normal AR-15 magazine logistics in a non-pistol-grip stock layout. The trade-off vs a FightLite SCR or CMMG Dissent is price for the piston system and the SIG aftermarket footprint.

Key Features

  • MCX short-stroke gas piston with two-position adjustable gas block
  • 16-inch cold-hammer-forged carbon steel barrel, 1:7 twist, black nitride
  • Magpul SGA stock on Mossberg 500/590 stock interface (no pistol grip)
  • Fully ambidextrous safety selector, magazine release, and bolt catch
  • Two-stage match trigger from factory
  • SIG 2-port muzzle brake on 1/2x28 threads
  • Free-float M-LOK handguard
  • Accepts AR-15 magazines; one 10-round polymer magazine ships with the 5.56 SKU
  • Available in 5.56 NATO or 7.62x39

Pros

  • +Best-engineered ban-state semi-auto: full ambi, piston, two-stage match trigger
  • +Standard STANAG mag compatibility with existing AR-15 logistics
  • +Stock interface accepts any Mossberg 500/590 shotgun stock
  • +Adjustable gas block tunes for suppressor or ammo changes

Cons

  • $1,499+ MSRP is premium territory
  • Magpul SGA stock LOP feels long for shorter-statured shooters
  • Heavier than a standard MCX Virtus at 8.0 lb
  • Limited initial stocking; Illinois inventory rotates fast

Detailed Specifications

caliber
5.56 NATO / .223 Rem (also 7.62x39)
Barrel Length
16 inches
Twist Rate
1:7 RH
capacity
One 10-round AR-15 polymer magazine ships with RMCXR-556N-16B
weight
7.9 lb with magazine
Overall Length
39.1 inches
Gas System
Short-stroke piston, 2-position adjustable
stock
Magpul SGA on Mossberg 500/590 interface
muzzle
SIG 2-port muzzle brake, 1/2x28 threads
trigger
Two-stage match
finish
FDE GEN II NiR Cerakote
sku
RMCXR-556N-16B
msrp
Around $1,499 street

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