Sig Sauer Foxtrot-MSR Compact
Hey all, we here at True Shot Academy are going to go over the
Sig Sauer Foxtrot-MSR Compact flashlight today. This offering is well-suited for use on many firearms and won’t break the bank. Notably, the flashlight has high output and includes everything needed for an end user to run it right out of the box. We are going to delve into the traits, features, use cases, and other use cases regarding this high value illumination device. Without further ado, let’s talk about the
Sig Sauer Foxtrot-MSR Compact
Who is Sig Sauer?
Sig Sauer was founded in Germany in 1976 and essentially served as a partnership between the German J.P. Sauer & Sohn and Swiss Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft (SIG) entities. The company became well-known for their various firearm offerings such as the Sig Sauer P226 and Sig 550 series of rifles. The company established its American presence in 1985 in the form of SIGARMS in Virginia. This American branch served as an importer and distributor of Sig Sauer firearms.
The American arm of Sig Sauer would eventually move to its present location of New Hampshire in 1990 and become its own entity in the form of Sig Sauer, Inc. in 2007. In recent years, beyond firearms, the company branched into
ammo manufacturing. Additionally, the brand also expanded its product offerings to include things such as optics and flashlights. Multiple Sig Sauer firearms like their M17/M18 pistols and their MCX Spear-LT offerings have garnered military and law enforcement attention.
What is the Sig Sauer Foxtrot -MSR Compact?
The
Sig Sauer Foxtrot-MSR Compact is a weapon mounted light. While the flashlight is intended for rifle use, the unit is also well-suited for use on other firearms such as shotguns and subguns. Like most flashlights, the unit is tubular in nature and features a prominent head with a protected lens. This head has a high lumen output and features an ergonomic design to aid in removing it for battery installation. As far as operation goes, the light includes a pressure pad and dedicated push button at the rear of the unit. The included pressure pad features a Surefire compatible plug and can be mounted easily to 1913 rails to facilitate remote activation.
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Foxtrot-MSR Variants
The
Foxtrot-MSR flashlight from
Sig Sauer is available in two forms. Currently, the light can be had in either a Full-Size or Compact variant. Shooters can take advantage of these two distinct size offerings to find a flashlight with a form factor suitable for various types of firearms. Naturally, the larger Full-Size variant of the Foxtrot-MSR is best suited to larger firearms while the Compact variant is best suited to shorter firearms. Of course, either light can be adapted to work on a wide range of rifles, shotguns, and subguns quite easily. We here at True Shot Ammo specifically carry the
Sig Sauer Foxtrot-MSR Compact variant of the light.
Included Mounting Options
The
Sig Sauer Foxtrot-MSR Compact notably comes with two mounts which accommodate popular mounting systems. Notably, it includes mounting hardware for 1913 and M-LOK platforms. This allows the light to be used with many popular firearms right out of the box. Additionally, thanks to these included mounts, users will not need to run out and buy a mount just to run their new light. Shooters won’t need to make an additional purchase and invest more money as it is ready to go out of the box.
Common Mounting Footprint
If a shooter ends up wanting to use a different mount than the two included factory mounts, they are in luck. The
Sig Sauer Foxtrot-MSR Compact utilizes a common mounting footprint which is well-supported by the industry. This is to say that the light is compatible with the established Scout light footprint introduced by Surefire many years ago. Shooters can access a wide variety of mounts such as quick release and extended cantilever mounts. At the end of the day, between the factory mounts and wide variety of aftermarket mounts, shooters have a myriad of mounting options to choose from.
Output Specs
Key output specs to look out for in flashlights are lumens and candela. Lumens are used to measure a light source’s output in all directions. Candela refers to the output of a light source that is emitted in a single direction. Put plainly, lumens essentially refer to the potential overall brightness level and saturation of a light source while candela refers to the source’s throw and effective distance.
According to
Sig Sauer, the Foxtrot-MSR Compact has a lumen output of 1,350 lumens and 33,000 candela. This essentially means that this light will provide exceptional brightness in a variety of situations. The high output of lumens paired with its high candela rating allows the light to illuminate everything from an alley to a field in many cases. These two values make the light appropriate for use on a variety of firearms and provide high value illumination in a compact package.
Battery Life
The
Sig Sauer Foxtrot-MSR Compact comes with two rechargeable Li-Ion 18350 batteries. A single one of these batteries powers the flashlight and has an estimated runtime of about an hour. With lights, this value typically refers to the length of time the unit can be left on constantly before the battery dies. When momentarily activated and used sparingly, an end user can extend this battery life significantly. In the event that the battery dies, it is easily replaced by the second included battery and recharged via the included hardware. Additionally, Li-Ion 18350 batteries are readily available and can be picked up easily if one wanted to stock up on more batteries.
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What is the Foxtrot-MSR Compact Good For?
This flashlight from
Sig Sauer is an excellent choice for shooters who desire a capable illumination tool that won’t break the bank. The light is particularly suitable for use on fighting rifles and in defensive use cases. Those seeking affordable illumination for home defense use or to round out their go to carbine will find that the
Sig Sauer Foxtrot-MSR Compact offers ample lumens and candela for most use cases. The light provides sufficient light to illuminate one’s surroundings, and importantly, positively identify potential threats. In dark, defensive situations, positive target identification is key and can make all the difference in the world.
Conclusion
All in all, the
Sig Sauer Foxtrot-MSR Compact represents a great blend of quality and affordability which provides shooters with a solid illumination option. The light includes everything a shooter needs to mount the light and effectively use it, eliminating the need to extra purchases. This allows shooters to save money and allows them to put more money towards ammunition to get out and shoot. We here at True Shot Ammo have a number of
Sig Sauer accessories that we carry in addition to our inventory of
ammo for sale. Whether you want to
buy a Sig Sauer Foxtrot-MSR Compact, one of their red dot sights, or
buy bulk ammo, we have you covered. As always, happy shooting.
