SIG Sauer’s MCX Rifle now has an airsoft version in the form of the Cybergun SIG MCX AEG with Vega Force (VFC) Company being the OEM. Many have been looking forward to getting an airsoft MCX which is probably the newest rifle that caught the eyes of airsoft players looking for a new AR-style rifle. But certain airsofters usually buy an airsoft gun that goes with a loadout that they are putting together. So what loadout should the MCX be with?

The London Metropolitan Police’s SCO19 and or the Eckernförde Länderpolizei  in Germany can be examples. But if they are looking into a special operations unit, then they have to look at the Israeli Navy as their version of the U.S Navy SEALS and the British Special Boat Squadron (SBS), the Shayetet 13, are evaluating the SIG MCX that can potential replace 5 weapons that are in used by the highly trained unit.

According to Ynetnews, the “The multi-purpose MCX rifle by US company SIG Sauer is one such weapon, considered by the IDF for its ability to hit its target for several different distances.”

SIG MCX (Photo by Sig Sauer)

The unit uses the M4, CTAR-21, X95, Uzi SMG, SR-25, and even the Kalashnikov in operations. Having a multipurpose rifle to consolidate use of parts and ammo does make sense for the unit as it lessens training time for its operatives.

Whilst Ynetnews mentions the SIG MCX, it does not mention the other rifles that the Shayetet 13 are looking into as potential replacement.

The Shayetet 13 is one of the most secretive units in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Their operatives and mission details are kept classified. Volunteers for Shayetet 13 are required to be in service at least four and a half years as compared to the mandatory 36-month service in other IDF special operations units.

New Shayatet 13 Vest

In the same news report, the unit recently received a new vest that does not soak up water and can be carried in wet or parched terrain, given that they are primarily a waterborne special forces unit. Its compartments accommodate can electronic devices, commando knife, water drinking kit, explosive charges, and grenades.

Top photo: Shayetet 13 in training (Photo source: Wikipedia)