HK416 for civvies?

[500grains]

It is supposed to be out about now.

HK416:

http://www.hk94.com/hk416-rifle.html

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The mr556

A direct descendent of the HK416, the MR556 is a semi-automatic rifle developed by Heckler & Koch as a premium level commercial/civilian firearm. Like the HK416, the MR556 is a major product improvement of conventional AR-type carbines and rifles.

Using the HK-proprietary gas piston system found on the HK416 and G36, the MR556 does not introduce propellant gases and carbon fouling back into the rifle's interior, making it the most reliable of any AR-type firearm.

The MR556 will be produced at Heckler & Koch's new manufacturing facility at Newington, New Hampshire from American and German made components. To conform to German export regulations, certain design changes made in the MR556 prevents the rifle's upper receiver from being used on other AR-style firearms.

The MR556 uses many of the assemblies and accessories originally developed for the HK416 series arms including the HK free-floating four-quadrant rail system/handguard. This system allows all current accessories, sights, lights, and aimers used on M4/M16-type weapons to be fitted to the MR556. The HK rail system can be installed and removed without tools and returns to zero when reinstalled.

Like the famous HK416, the MR556 uses a barrel produced by Heckler & Koch's famous cold hammer forging process. The highest quality steel is used in this unique manufacturing process producing a barrel that provides superior accuracy for more than 20,000 rounds with minimal degradation of accuracy and muzzle velocity.

Projected availability of the MR556 in the USA is late 2009.

http://www.hk-usa.com/civilian_products/mr556_general.asp


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Colt's version:

http://www.defensereview.com/colt-advanc...n-hk416-killer/

 

[500grains]

Re: HK416 for civvies?

But it appears the rifle has not been trouble-free for Norwegian soldiers:

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Tanfo, a Norwegian soldier, reports at the ar15.com forum that they have been having problems with their new HK416 rifles.

One of the problems is that the piston system locks up if the gun is taken outdoors from a warm building when the humidity in the air freezes in the Norwegian arctic conditions. The C8 (Colt Canada full-auto AR-15) that is used by the Norwegian special forces also has this problem but can be fixed in a much more timely manner than the HK416.

Apparently the gas regulator, which that controls the amount of gas flowing into the gas piston system, often switches modes during firing. The gun will not function properly if set to the suppressor mode if a suppressor is not being used
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[Witch_Doctor]

Re: HK416 for civvies?

I got a chance to play with the 416's a few months back, my old partner is now with an alphabet agency. They were a bit to heavy for my taste. For the price tag, I'll stick with my M-4.

 

[spr1]

Re: HK416 for civvies?

the civi ones are bastardized to prevent exchange of receivers, etc. from what I read......

 

[Rem700p]

Re: HK416 for civvies?

There's a 5mm offset of the rear takedown pin so that only MR556 uppers can be used with the lowers. I believe German law prohibits them from selling exact "replicas" of military weapons to civilians.

Or it's more HK propaganda to ensure that you stick with HK for all your gun needs LOL.

 

[Witch_Doctor]

Re: HK416 for civvies?

Yes, the 416's and 556's are not interchangable.

 

[TheTrauma]

Re: HK416 for civvies?

I think i'll wait for the 417 and live with my lmt piston for now.