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How do you like this weapon? How does it compare to other 5.56 weapons you have fired? I know our brethren are issued these...For me that bullpup design would take some getting used to.
It's not hard to get used to, the stoppage drills are quick and easy and like any weapon, the more you use it the easier and quicker it comes.
Bullpup format doesn't take much to get used to.
The trigger system is rubbish, the single shot lock out to change it from semi to fully auto is not real flash, the two stage trigger pressure (when the lock out button is not locked out) is woeful.
Being bullpup it's a nice compact weapon, nice balance, it's accurate, the fold up front grip is a bit average, doesn't make for the best stable platform, many fold it up and leave it there, I did.
I never had a problem with the mags, being able to see through them was a bonus, I found them to be tough enough for the job, I never broke one.
How do you like this weapon? How does it compare to other 5.56 weapons you have fired? I know our brethren are issued these...For me that bullpup design would take some getting used to.
Bullpup format doesn't take much to get used to.
The trigger system is rubbish, the single shot lock out to change it from semi to fully auto is not real flash, the two stage trigger pressure (when the lock out button is not locked out) is woeful.
Being bullpup it's a nice compact weapon, nice balance, it's accurate, the fold up front grip is a bit average, doesn't make for the best stable platform, many fold it up and leave it there, I did.
I never had a problem with the mags, being able to see through them was a bonus, I found them to be tough enough for the job, I never broke one.
Yeah, I like the see-through mag. I was thinking that changing mags quickly would be awkward with it kind of under your right arm--presuming you are firing right-handed. In other words it might require you to bring the weapon further out of ready position to effect the change.
lock out button :confused: In 'not gay world' we call that a safety catch
WTF are you talking about? :confused:
There is a button on the base of the trigger.When its depressed it engages full auto. when you unlock it it goes back to single shot.
Single shot lock out was a small circle metal thing in the bottom of the trigger, it was only ever used on the range. Pointless.
The two phase trigger pressure worked, squease a little, single shots, squease a lot and you'd rock and roll and it wasn't hard to master, but it was still a shitty system, very clunky, it could have been refined so it didn't feel like leggo.
We've got new ones coming through and I've read that the Kiwis are looking to upgrade as well.
Still sticking with a x1.5 battle sight, but the battalions have better off the shelf sights in the armoury, so that's no biggie.
Pardus I thought you're IWS's had the handle locked in the down position, because they had a very short barrel, shorter than our carbine version IIRC? I'm also thinking they had no bayonet lug, but that's a hazy memeory.
Will that STG is amusing, the forward bolt assist and last round lock out was a already a feature integrated into the Steyr, I'm not sure why they'd re invent the wheel and make it less stream lined than what it was.