USSOCOM Adopts FN Rifle System for SCAR

[tomahawk6]

I am sure the SF doesnt feel one is necessary. However, if the rifle were accepted for service wide issue it would have one fitted. Bayonet charges are not as common as they once were but it still is desired for infantry units.

 

[Ex-Dragoon]

http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/25721.15.html

Also discussed above.

 

[Canadian Sig]

Thanks Ex-D. Just ran across it while surfing. Shoulda done a search before posting.  :-\

 

[KevinB]

Well RISII got green lighted again by USSOC - so it looks like the M4/M16 FOW is not going anywhere anytime soon.

SCAR, MWS, XM-8 is not in the near term anytime soon.


6.8 has dropped off the face of the map too!   (although guys using them say it work VERY well.)

 

[Babbling Brooks]

Video of the FN SCAR rifles up at The Torch:

http://toyoufromfailinghands.blogspot.com/2008/03/let-endless-debates-begin-anew.html

Sounds like SOCOM's decision to go with the Mk16 and Mk17 is final.

I'd be interested to hear what folks around here think of SOCOM's decision to go away from a Colt product, especially since it seems that Colt Canada (Diemaco) apparently competed for this contract.

 

[PJOsborne]

Kevin can probably shed a lot more light on the SCAR than I could, but IMHO, I think the SCAR looks like a robust and capable weapon system. I like how modular it is, and I like the option of putting different barrel lengths / calibre combinations together. Granted, I don't know how the SCAR stacks up against other 'next-gen' weapons like the HK 416/417, the XM-8 and the FN-2000 (to name a few), but it would be interesting to see if it makes the list as a potential C7 replacement.

 

[Panzer Grenadier]

My knowledge on small arms systems is limited so bare with me.  With a C7 as my primary weapon - the HK416 system to me looks quite promising.  The short stroke piston system ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_&_Koch_HK416 ) seems that it would save alot of time on cleaning and maintenance and cut down on all the carbon fouling.