XM7 (M7)

SIG Sauer Inc. · Assault-Rifle · In Production · 2022

Weight (empty)3800 g (134.0 oz)
Overall Length914 mm (35.98")
Barrel Length330 mm (12.99")
Magazine Capacity20 rounds
Action TypeGas Operated Short Stroke
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity914 m/s (2999 fps)
Muzzle Energy3628 J (2676 ft·lbf)
Effective Range600 m (656 yd)
Frame MaterialAluminum Alloy

Primary Caliber: 6.8x51mm Common Cartridge

The XM7, officially type-classified as the M7 rifle in May 2025, is the United States Army's revolutionary Next Generation Squad Weapon chambered in 6.8x51mm Common Cartridge (.277 SIG Fury). Selected in April 2022 to replace the M4A1 carbine for close combat forces, the M7 represents the most significant change in U.S. infantry small arms since the adoption of the M16 in the 1960s. Built by SIG Sauer as the military variant of their MCX Spear platform, the rifle features a short-stroke gas pist...

Country of Origin: United States

Designer: SIG Sauer Engineering Team