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[-] mikyopii@programming.dev 26 points 2 months ago

Let's be real, anything would be an improvement to the L85 lol

[-] mctoasterson@reddthat.com 17 points 2 months ago

The L85... which not even an HK redesign could salvage

[-] mikyopii@programming.dev 14 points 2 months ago

German Engineering vs British "Engineering" lol

[-] ForgotAboutDre@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

HK make (or at least adapted) the most recent versions of the L85. It is now more HK than anything else.

[-] ThePyroPython@lemmy.world 25 points 2 months ago

No matter how many unique designs are made, nothing quite beats the design feedback from the AR platform's extensive real world use against the American public.

[-] darthsid@lemmy.world 22 points 2 months ago

Dumb question potentially but does Famas have anything to do with Hamas?

[-] nuke@sh.itjust.works 34 points 2 months ago

Asking the real questions. NCD bout to blow this conspiracy wide open

[-] darthsid@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago
[-] DdCno1@kbin.social 7 points 2 months ago

Take a look at where you are.

[-] darthsid@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago
[-] verity_kindle@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 months ago

Fair question

[-] SamuraiBeandog@lemmy.world 20 points 2 months ago

Such a niche reference, but so good. If you know it you can't not hear the voice.

[-] Milk_Sheikh@lemm.ee 16 points 2 months ago

Given production stopped in 1994 the receivers are at a minimum, 30 years old at this point. The MoD may want a domestic supplier, but BAE tore those facilities down decades ago after privatization. There’s no competition - if you issue optics and want the best for your ‘pocket army’, it’s a 416 variant or FN SCAR.

[-] chalk46@fedia.io -4 points 2 months ago

was gonna say, I'm not exactly a gun guy, but when playing Modern Warfare the FN SCAR with ACOG scope was always my favorite. Bad guys go down relatively quick and the scope works even after an EMP (IIRC).

[-] qaz@lemmy.world 26 points 2 months ago

Truely noncredible expertise

[-] FireTower@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

This is probably the best version of this format I've seen. Audibly laughed. The IAR really do be like that.

[-] Milk_Sheikh@lemm.ee 8 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

The IAR is dope; tinfoil theory of M16 replacement or no, it’s a legit (especially maritime) upgrade with a solid out the box issued package. Weight freed from individual load aside, the M249 accuracy is seriously lacking;

The M249 is not a particularly accurate weapon, accurate to only twelve minutes of angle

Cry as we may about belt fed rate of fire and suppression, volume fire is anathema to a resupply limited strike force. It’s the right choice as SAW replacement and rifleman weapon - volume fire on demand, but accurate fire first otherwise.

[-] psmgx@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Using a carrying handle? Straight to jail

[-] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

HK have mastered the art of personal weaponry. Any country that's outfitting their troops with anything else is coping

[-] Milk_Sheikh@lemm.ee 12 points 2 months ago

Disagree. They do dumb little things akin to Apple because “that’s how it’s designed to be used”. See: not offering multi-position collapsible stocks for decades, PMAG incompatibility for multiple 416 generations, pistol paddle magazine releases (even on US contracts), weird optic rail height on the 416, HK never really caring about aftermarket parts or third party accessories…

They build quality, well/over designed firearms with quirks - everyone does, the Belgians, Italians, Americans, etc. The 416/417 is the obvious choice because: the time they’ve spent iterating issues and, it’s top class AR variant with a proven G36 piston system. Not special HK wunderwaffen krautmagik

[-] DdCno1@kbin.social 4 points 2 months ago

Why should HK care about third party accessories? Those do not matter at all for large military contracts.

[-] Milk_Sheikh@lemm.ee 0 points 2 months ago

M4 SOPMOD Block I and II would like a word with you…

[-] DdCno1@kbin.social 2 points 2 months ago

I don't think special forces fall under large military contracts.

[-] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

pistol paddle magazine releases

Why exactly is this a bad thing?

weird optic rail height on the 416

You can also spacer-up, you can't spacer-down.

[-] Milk_Sheikh@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

Paddle magazine release isn’t a negative really, but it’s a weird thing to hold onto a very Euro-centric handgun feature, when selling to Americans who are used to a side button. You gain ambi use though

[-] Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

Sorry, I can't hear you over the sound of the C7 being the best AR15 ever made.

this post was submitted on 09 Apr 2024
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