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14 December 2014, 09:46 #21
From www.thefirearmogblog.com on the 3 new FN AR-15's.
Word is there will be a trio of new guns unveiled at SHOT, including a tactical carbine, sporting rifle, and Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR). Keeping in mind rumors must always be taken with a grain of salt, here’s the information coming through the firearms grapevine.
First, let’s take a look at the FN15 Tactical Carbine, which is said to be chambered in 5.56 NATO. The “could be” carbine would have a chrome-lined, hammer-forged 16” barrel with a 1:7 twist topped with an FN Three-Prong muzzle device for flash suppression and compensation. Chrome-lined barrels have improved feeding and extraction and are more resistant to wear, among other advantages. The carbine would also have a mid-length gas system and feature a Midwest Industries LWM M-LOK 12” hand guard and a Magpul MOE-SL butt stock. Standard features would include MBUS sights and a Magpul MOE pistol grip. Weight is estimated at 6.6 pounds and MSRP at $1,479.
Next, the FN15 Sporting Rifle, which would also be chambered in 5.56 NATO. It would have a chrome-lined, match-grade 18” barrel with a 1:7 twist and a rifle-length gas system for smoother operating. In addition this rifle would have a SureFire ProComp 556 Brake, which is designed to reduce muzzle rise and recoil, and a Timney Competition Trigger. I’m a big fan of Timney triggers, and dropping one of their competition triggers into this rifle is a great idea. Other features are a Samson Manufacturing 15” Evolution rail and Magpul CTR stock. Weight is estimated at 7.7 pounds and MSRP at $1,749.
Just like the first two rumored offerings, the FN15 Designated Marksman Rifle would be chambered in 5.56 NATO. The DMR would have the same match-grade 18” barrel the Sporting Rifle is said to have. A few things the DMR has in common with the Sporting Rifle are the SureFire Brake, MOE pistol grip, and Timney Competition Trigger. Differences include a Midwest Industries SSM M-LOK 15” Hand Guard, Magpul MBUS Pro sights, and an STR stock. Weight wasn’t given but the MSRP was said to be $1,899.
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15 December 2014, 00:39 #22LEO / MIL
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Tula and PMC to announce the release day of their 6.8SPC ammo
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15 December 2014, 00:57 #23
The rumored prices seem a bit steep to me, especially the 18" models. I don't see much special about any of them. They sound like they'll have decent parts, but $1750-1900 sound like LaRue money. If they were billet, then that could explain some of the cost, but I don't see that mentioned anywhere.
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17 December 2014, 04:39 #24
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17 December 2014, 05:42 #25
Does FN even make billet receivers? I was under the assumption that they've made forged ones up to this point. From what I've seen, a lot of those big box names haven't done anything near what the smaller specialty companies make.
That's good ... right?
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17 December 2014, 05:51 #26
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17 December 2014, 06:07 #27
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17 December 2014, 06:16 #28
I have no idea. It was more of a statement that if they made them from billet, I could see that adding to the cost.
And forged doesn't have to mean not worth a premium (not that you were saying that). Look at Battle Arms forged receiver. They've put a lot of time and research into making a fantastic forged receiver. But when they describe it, they talk about what makes it different. I didn't see much in the FN description that sounds like they went above and beyond selecting some decent parts.
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17 December 2014, 06:36 #29
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17 December 2014, 06:38 #30
With Beretta's contract with the military running out and S&W teaming up with GD I expect to see a solid showing of variety for the M&P
Just a regular guy.