Reply With QuoteThanks for posting those BrianT
So I checked out the SCAR
I was impressed. One problem I noticed is it's very easy to click to automatic. Automatic is where semi used to be on the M4, and semi is halfway between where semi and safe were on the M4. I'll bet as soon as we jump in a shoot house with these babies, guys will be going auto on targets accidently. Otherwise, the buttstock is highly adjustable, the weight is light, and it feels well designed. I think some guys might hurt themselves with the recipricating charging handle until they're used to it.
Criticism was mixed bag. The weapon is 'complicated' in that it's highly adjustable and ambidextrous, and seemed to have more parts, so some guys seem worried about it, but most were pretty stoked.
Plus some Mk46s were standing by to be inspected so I took a quick snap. Thought you guys would like it.
Snipers brought there Mk13s over, I thought you guys might want to see them.
Thanks for posting those BrianT
Very nice pics. Is there a timeframe for when these are going to actually replace the M4A1? What's the acronym I'm looking for? FUE? IOC?
Interesting, that same reason was why the control was changed. they asked for fire control to be half the travel of the std M4 control for better and quicker access to various firing mode...Originally Posted by BrianT
Those are still the MOD0, have you guys received the MOD1s yet?
Awesome pictures, thanks for taking time out to share it with us.
Thank You, Sir
Makes sense, but we're just so use to the M4 that it's habit.
I believe they're MOD0s. I'm unaware of ever getting rid of our original inventory. There might be some MOD1s trickled around from MOD0s we broke. I'll go take a look at the side of one tomorrow. What's the difference by the way?Those are still the MOD0, have you guys received the MOD1s yet?
Awesome pictures, thanks for taking time out to share it with us.
Brian,
the biggest noticeable difference is the rail system are reversed. basically they took the MOD0 handguard rail and turn it upside down. so the top rail is now the bottom rail...
Yeah, I had questioned the decision to go with a reciprocating charging handle, but I guess it was felt that it will be easier to clear malfunctions or use as a forward assist. Obviously had they wanted to go with a non-reciprocating charging handle they could have, but I would love to hear the reasoning behind that more.
With 226 failure/malfunctions out of 10,000 rounds between 10 SCAR L rifles in the US Army's Dust Test I'd be pretty confident in it considering the M4 had almost 8 times as many failures.
For folks interested in seeing instructional videos on field stripping and so forth on the SCAR visit the new USA company website.
Why must you be the screen door to my submarine?
Another reason for me to seriously consider The Big Green [ err... grey now, I suppose] Fantastic shots, better weapons and I'm glad to see you men getting the best that our nation can afford. Are these all 5.56 or are you getting some of the 7.62 as well? Those Mk46 are badass and the AI's even more so.
Again thanks for the info, thank you for your service, and now I need to go back to pondering whether or not to try for an Opt. 40.........
Are those Blood Diamond pants?
Just kidding. Love the "insider" photos. Keep posting them!
Haha, that's hilarious. A buddy of mine has the Mod1. We used to think it was some ****ed up jerry-rigged Mk46. I figured someone somehow broke the bottom rail or something and they decided to just flip the handrail over. He had a problem getting the KAC pistol grip to attach to the rail because of the way it's shaped. It's got a weird curvature to it. The tango down one worked fine though. Learn something new.
That is funny....
I like to know what kind of curve is on that rail, the one I saw was straight...
the TD grip is actually going to be a SOCOM item for the Mk48 and 46....
I even saw a Mk46Mod1 with a SCAR style stock.....
hey, do you have more pics of the Mk46 with the TD grip?
Its still a good weapon, but i dont think it can live up to its internet hype.
give it 5 years of active service and then watch all the OMFG!!! D3LT@ SniperZ jump on the next best thing
Thanks for posting BrianT.
By the way... giant arms on those guys holding the SCARs, on the second pic. ^^
great pics mate, would love to get my hands on those mk46's. are those AW's 338 or 308?
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