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I just picked up one in FDE, with the new non reciprocating charging handle.
Shot it today with the new Aimpoint RDS, and got a rough zero at 40 yards, which was the depth of the pistol bay I was in. Seemed very soft shooting. When I pushed it, the dot went up and right more than I expected, but I didn't have time to work on grip and stance.
Looking for recommendations for setting up in a streamlined way. Probably a Surefire scout light and minimalist sling. Are the Parker Mountain QD sockets good? Other thoughts appreciated. Trigger seems heavy but maybe that is desirable for a defensive carbine.
Default.mp3
03-09-2022, 09:02 PM
Interested to see where this goes. The SCAR is one of those guns that I have zero practical use for, but have always been very interested in; if they had been NRCH, I would likely have never gotten my SR-25 and instead would have a matching set of a 16 and 17 (a 16 CQC just has a certain aesthetic that I dig). What purpose did you pick one up for rather than an AR?
The Geissele Super SCAR is currently in stock, probably worth a gander, since plenty of folks are perfectly happy with an SSA/SD-C for a self-defense carbine. I've heard mixed reviews about the KDG stocks, and how the aluminum stock adapter interacts with the buffer; might be better to just go with the Vltor stock in that case, which appears to be a more functional upgrade anyway. Would definitely consider the KDG MREX M-LOK handguard of the appropriate length to streamline it a bit. Also would consider swapping out the gas port jets if you're going to run it suppressed, tuned to the can you have when using the suppressed setting, though I've also been told that FN will consider your warranty violated if you do suppress it (which makes little sense to me, but I've heard it more than once).
Anyway, since all I know about the SCAR is purely based on reading and none of it practical, I'll leave it to others with actual experience to talk about it, like Sensei or possibly Giving Back.
I got it because it folds so nicely, and depending on what happens with AR pistols, it could replace them in the Sprinter. Seemed awfully soft shooting -- YVK wonders if the NRCH makes a softer shooting SCAR.
I have a pair of legacy 17's with Geissele triggers. Very nice triggers but maybe light for defense. I have always thought a 17 makes a decent deer rifle around bears.
theJanitor
03-09-2022, 09:21 PM
I recently converted the slings on my two heaviest AR's to the SierraTac sling, and I'm quite happy with them. The pad is svelte, and the adjuster is easy to manipulate
Bergeron
03-09-2022, 09:36 PM
Definitely curious to see how this turns out.
The cost was always a barrier, as the longer Mlok handguard, G trigger, and ACR stock that I knew I would want on one of those guns made it tough to pass by an AR of equivalent cost. I have always, otherwise, been impressed with and curious about the design.
I brought the SCAR 16 and an Knight’s SR-15 to the range for some experimentation today. It was on the pistol bay, after our practice session, so ranges were close to 40 yards. My wife and I shot both. The SCAR has the new Aimpoint RDS and the SR-15 has an Eotech., so optics were pretty close.
Both are great shooting guns, but my wife preferred the SCAR. She thought it shot flatter and loves the whole folding package. The SR-15 has a better trigger, and I prefer the Eotech optic, but I really enjoyed shooting the SCAR.
Doc_Glock
03-10-2022, 07:08 PM
I brought the SCAR 16 and an Knight’s SR-15 to the range for some experimentation today. It was on the pistol bay, after our practice session, so ranges were close to 40 yards. My wife and I shot both. The SCAR has the new Aimpoint RDS and the SR-15 has an Eotech., so optics were pretty close.
Both are great shooting guns, but my wife preferred the SCAR. She thought it shot flatter and loves the whole folding package. The SR-15 has a better trigger, and I prefer the Eotech optic, but I really enjoyed shooting the SCAR.
I enjoyed shooting my SCAR 16 as well but it was drama to mount various slings, lights, and the quad handguard sorta chewed you up. It was the first rifle I ever purchased, but in the end I think the AR platform just has a lot more going for it and I can't say I miss the SCAR at all. Would not re purchase unless folding stock was an absolute necessity.
I enjoyed shooting my SCAR 16 as well but it was drama to mount various slings, lights, and the quad handguard sorta chewed you up. It was the first rifle I ever purchased, but in the end I think the AR platform just has a lot more going for it and I can't say I miss the SCAR at all. Would not re purchase unless folding stock was an absolute necessity.
The folding stock was the specific reason I got this SCAR.
MandoWookie
03-10-2022, 07:59 PM
The folding stock was the specific reason I got this SCAR.
What's your opinion on the LAW Tactical side folding adapters for ARs?
What's your opinion on the LAW Tactical side folding adapters for ARs?
I have one but it doesn't fold as compactly as the SCAR and the Law adapter is heavy.
Caballoflaco
03-10-2022, 08:17 PM
What's your opinion on the LAW Tactical side folding adapters for ARs?
I had the castle nut adaptor on one loosen up after riding around with me in a backpack on both a motorcycle and in the floorboard of a truck. That’s partly my fault because the folks who installed it for me didn’t loc-tite the little set screw that is supposed to hold the castle nut adaptor in place.
Compared to an akm74/AK100 series folding stock it works, but is bulky, and as I learned could be a failure point if you don’t do the maintenance.
Sorry for the drift GJM
Greg Bell
03-11-2022, 06:10 PM
I have one of these models and they do seem to be very soft shooters. I think they may have tinkered with the bolt weight/etc.
Super77
03-11-2022, 08:00 PM
I was part of the SCAR T&E program a long time ago and deployed with one. I got to see a bunch of them run through the ringer. In short, it's a great rifle but there are a few things to be aware of.
-The ambi mag release will drop the mag inadvertently when the weak side release bumps against your kit. I never figured out a way to really disable the weak side release without permanently modifying parts but it's possible to mitigate the effect through training. Kind of a PITA and I doubt the benefit of being able to do a weak side mag change.
-The base plates of the mags would slide forward. I taped the shit out of mine to fix the problem.
-I liked the stock even though it has kind of a long toe, but it's important to make sure the locking tab clicks into place after you adjust the stock length. If you don't the thing will collapse under recoil and you'll smack yourself on the nose. Ask me how I know.
-The barrel change is a cool idea but kind of a red herring when the barrel assembly costs more than a complete upper for an AR. In an AR, you could have a complete upper with optics/BUIS/IR Laser already zeroed and ready to go. In the SCAR you sort of need to rezero everything. Not a biggy unless you're constantly swapping barrels.
-May not like Pmags (can be fixed)
-Short Rail (can be fixed with aftermarket)
Maybe that stuff has been fixed in the last 12 years. Here's what I love about the SCAR:
-Very reliable
-Very light
-Surprisingly accurate
-Rugged
-Good trigger, simple rugged design
-Dirt tolerant, neglect tolerant
-Monolithic upper
-Easy maintenance
-Cool factor
-Beefy bolt/carrier and overall durable build quality
-Can change gas settings
I was part of the SCAR T&E program a long time ago and deployed with one. I got to see a bunch of them run through the ringer. In short, it's a great rifle but there are a few things to be aware of.
-The ambi mag release will drop the mag inadvertently when the weak side release bumps against your kit. I never figured out a way to really disable the weak side release without permanently modifying parts but it's possible to mitigate the effect through training. Kind of a PITA and I doubt the benefit of being able to do a weak side mag change.
-The base plates of the mage would slide forward. I taped the shit out of mine to fix the problem.
-I liked the stock even though it has kind of a long toe, but it's important to make sure the locking tab clicks into place after you adjust the stock length. If you don't the thing will collapse under recoil and you'll smack yourself on the nose. Ask me how I know.
-The barrel change is a cool idea but kind of a red herring when the barrel assembly costs more than a complete upper for an AR. In an AR, you could have a complete upper with optics/BUIS/IR Laser already zeroed and ready to go. In the SCAR you sort of need to rezero everything. Not a biggy unless you're constantly swapping barrels.
-May not like Pmags (can be fixed)
-Short Rail (can be fixed with aftermarket)
Here's what I love about the SCAR:
-Very reliable
-Very light
-Surprisingly accurate
-Rugged
-Good trigger, simple rugged design
-Dirt tolerant, neglect tolerant
-Monolithic upper
-Easy maintenance
-Cool factor
-Beefy bolt/carrier and overall durable build quality
-Can change gas settings
Great info, thanks!
Andy T
03-11-2022, 11:31 PM
My experience is around SCAR 17, RCHG, but here are some applicable parts:
I tried using aftermarket QD mounted at the rear receiver sling loops. I found them to be uncomfortable when shouldering/shooting the rifle. I ended up attaching the sling using BFG loop to the rear sling loop instead.
As Super 77 mentioned, there were issues with PMAGs (some early gen) and SCAR bolt catches. I *think* this issue is fixed - but double check or use USGI mags to avoid any potential issues.
I would avoid any aftermarket stock / stock adapter that has a metal plate (like VLTOR SCAR receiver adapter). They have a negative effect on rear receiver screws.
I set mine up with KDG long rail, which appears to be out of stock. However, I think PMM rail deletes coupled with his slightly extended rail, would work great for a lightweight / foldable rifle.
If desired, PMM sells MOE grips modified to work with SCAR lower.
My experience is around SCAR 17, RCHG, but here are some applicable parts:
I tried using aftermarket QD mounted at the rear receiver sling loops. I found them to be uncomfortable when shouldering/shooting the rifle. I ended up attaching the sling using BFG loop to the rear sling loop instead.
As Super 77 mentioned, there were issues with PMAGs (some early gen) and SCAR bolt catches. I *think* this issue is fixed - but double check or use USGI mags to avoid any potential issues.
I would avoid any aftermarket stock / stock adapter that has a metal plate (like VLTOR SCAR receiver adapter). They have a negative effect on rear receiver screws.
I set mine up with KDG long rail, which appears to be out of stock. However, I think PMM rail deletes coupled with his slightly extended rail, would work great for a lightweight / foldable rifle.
If desired, PMM sells MOE grips modified to work with SCAR lower.
PMM sells a variety of grips modified for SCARS including other Magpul grips, BCM etc. The Tango down and Reptila grips fit without modification.
LittleLebowski
03-12-2022, 01:18 PM
I brought the SCAR 16 and an Knight’s SR-15 to the range for some experimentation today. It was on the pistol bay, after our practice session, so ranges were close to 40 yards. My wife and I shot both. The SCAR has the new Aimpoint RDS and the SR-15 has an Eotech., so optics were pretty close.
Both are great shooting guns, but my wife preferred the SCAR. She thought it shot flatter and loves the whole folding package. The SR-15 has a better trigger, and I prefer the Eotech optic, but I really enjoyed shooting the SCAR.
Prolly the factory brake on the SCAR.
psalms144.1
03-12-2022, 03:41 PM
I was part of the SCAR T&E program a long time ago and deployed with one. I got to see a bunch of them run through the ringer. In short, it's a great rifle but there are a few things to be aware of.
-The ambi mag release will drop the mag inadvertently when the weak side release bumps against your kit.
-The barrel change is a cool idea but kind of a red herring when the barrel assembly costs more than a complete upper for an AR. In an AR, you could have a complete upper with optics/BUIS/IR Laser already zeroed and ready to go. In the SCAR you sort of need to rezero everything. Not a biggy unless you're constantly swapping barrels.
-May not like Pmags (can be fixed)
-Short Rail (can be fixed with aftermarket)
Maybe that stuff has been fixed in the last 12 years. Here's what I love about the SCAR:
-Very reliable
-Very light
-Surprisingly accurate
-Rugged
-Good trigger, simple rugged design
-Dirt tolerant, neglect tolerant
-Monolithic upper
-Easy maintenance
-Beefy bolt/carrier and overall durable build quality
-Can change gas settings
I carried a Mk16 (and occasionally Mk17) on multiple OCONUS missions for the better part of 4 years.
-To me, the mag drop issue was the most problematic - more than once I snapped my Mk16 up to fire and had the "locked" magazine hit the dirt. Luckily this never happened while I was on the two-way rifle range. The only solution I found was to down-load my plate carrier by the one magazine that continually hit that release.
-Agree the barrel exchange is really only a selling point for .mil and LE agencies with good budgets. But, the P320 gets sold to a shit ton of folks based on "modularity" even though caliber exchange kits cost 80% the price of a new gun.
-We had issues with PMags at first, but then switched to the PMags designed for SCARs (did they call them "E" versions?) and the problems went away. Of course, our issued metal mags (and we had a crap ton of heavy metal HK mags) worked just fine.
-The rail is short, but we pretty much only ran the CQB barrels in the 16s, so it was a moot point.
On the plus sides, you nailed it! Our Mk16s were significantly more accurate than our Mk18s, and softer shooting. Because of the slower cyclic rate, you could actually control them in short bursts on full auto if the situation called for it. I ran my Mk16 through 3,500+ rounds of shooting with no cleaning, lubrication, or maintenance of any kind, and was hoping to get to 5K, but the risk of taking such an abused rifle into a combat zone got the better of me and I finally broke down and cleaned it. Agreed that disassembly to get at the very dirty gas piston was super easy, and, since there's no carbon blowing into the receiver, there was no need to chip crud off of the upper.
If I was made of money and had a SCAR-16S, I'd probably spring for a longer rail if I wasn't SBRing it. Then I'd add a Vicker's padded sling, the optic of my choice, and a good light or light/laser combo, and go to town.
I heard lots of complaints from some folks about the SCAR stock hinge being "fragile," but I know for a fact that some of those that were broken in "testing" would have broken a crow bar, based on the way they were "tested." Neither me nor my guys ever had one of the hinges or locks fail.
What really endeared the Mk16 to me was the ability to carry it, ready to fire, in a normal sized backpack, for when we were traveling in areas where we weren't supposed to be armed. Prior to getting the Mk16s, we had two options - carry the Mk18 disassembled into upper and lower in a standard pack or wander the streets of Peshawar with a mountaineering rucksack slung. I can tell you on one occasion when we were traveling that way, a host nation .mil guy made a joking comment about the size of the lunch I must be carrying to need a pack that big...
Default.mp3
03-12-2022, 04:55 PM
The folding stock was the specific reason I got this SCAR.Any particular reason you didn't go with an MCX instead? I'm assuming folded OAL and possibly weight?
Any particular reason you didn't go with an MCX instead? I'm assuming folded OAL and possibly weight?
No special reason. I have two 17's from years ago, never had a 16, YVK had had a 16 for travel, and when the NRCH handle came out, I used a credit I had at a shop for a 16 at a good price.
The ambi mag release interference bugs me -- seems like we need a Tom Jones part like he did for the 1301 to shield it?
Super77
03-12-2022, 06:22 PM
No special reason. I have two 17's from years ago, never had a 16, YVK had had a 16 for travel, and when the NRCH handle came out, I used a credit I had at a shop for a 16 at a good price.
The ambi mag release interference bugs me -- seems like we need a Tom Jones part like he did for the 1301 to shield it?
Going off memory, but I think both mag releases depress when you hit one, so if you shim one to disable it you wouldn’t be able to depress the other one. Again that’s from memory, I could be wrong.
Andy T
03-12-2022, 06:35 PM
What about simply removing it?
Exploded SCAR parts diagram (https://www.midwestgunworks.com/fn-scar/parts.html)
Casual Friday
03-13-2022, 09:24 AM
The SCAR is a rifle that I have very limited knowledge about and have only shot one once. I found this video from a guy that was part of the T&E process on why it wasn't adopted. I like his videos, I rarely watch any gun related Youtube videos but I like his style.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5EP9G0p8es
Thanks for posting this, interesting historical information.
Cliff notes version:
1) they should have involved more shooters earlier in the development process.
2) the reciprocating charging handle was a problem, especially on the 16.
3) initially, there was enough space on the 16, brass could get stuck up in the receiver. Since redesigned.
4) poor quality mags can lead to stoppages.
5) there is a rough spot on the stock that can abrade left hand shooters.
6) the bottom rail gets hot quickly.
jbrimlow
03-13-2022, 05:23 PM
Following with interest. I always had a soft spot for the SCAR platform. With the nonreciprocating charging handle change, I might actually get one.
Navin Johnson
03-13-2022, 07:22 PM
At Battlefield Vegas (or what ever it is called) I took my 9yo to shoot the mini-gun and while waiting asked about shit that breaks.
According to staff AK's were not as durable as people think. AR's were more durable than people think. Mossy and Rem pump shotguns broke in a few days. Benelli shotguns were tanks. And the SCAR 16 was by far the most durable battle rife by a margin of multiples. (The staff all owned a M4 variant for personal battle rifles FWIW)
They just feel wonky next to a M4 to me....but they fold in the correct place. And can fire like that.
Bergeron
03-13-2022, 10:47 PM
This may be stretching the limits of staying on-topic, but it appears that there are stripped SCAR receivers available for purchase.
Stripped SCAR Receivers (https://fnspecialties.com/firearms/receivers/)
If anyone is feeling burned-out on AR builds, these could be the next step. The difficult part, of course, will be sourcing parts, assuming that it’s a from-scratch build, as opposed to starting off with a donor rifle.
Think I am pretty close to done, just waiting for Tango Down rail covers.
Have an Aimpoint RDS, stock BUIS, Parker Machine QD attachments, a Surefire dual fuel Scout, and a Magpul sling and grip (modified by PMM). Trying to keep it trim and lightweight.
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Andy T
03-16-2022, 09:42 PM
Think I am pretty close to done, just waiting for Tango Down rail covers.
Have an Aimpoint RDS, stock BUIS, Parker Machine QD attachments, a Surefire dual fuel Scout, and a Magpul sling and grip (modified by PMM). Trying to keep it trim and lightweight.
86153
You forgot the most important accessory - a tactical ranger band on the stock, to keep the sling stowed ! :)
I also don't like TD rail covers because they stick out a bit from the rail, unless that's what you like. I tend to stick with whatever Chinesium ladder covers are cheapest on ebay.
Sensei
03-18-2022, 05:02 AM
Here is one of mine:
10” CQC setup with Aimpoint micro, Surefire Scout, DBAL-C
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RAM Engineer
03-18-2022, 09:49 AM
Here is one of mine:
10” CQC setup with Aimpoint micro, Surefire Scout, DBAL-C
Some questions:
1. Did you have a 16" barrel chopped, or is that a factory 10" barrel?
2. If chopped, who did the work?
3. If factory, where did you find one?
Thanks,
Jason
Sensei
03-20-2022, 06:39 AM
Some questions:
1. Did you have a 16" barrel chopped, or is that a factory 10" barrel?
2. If chopped, who did the work?
3. If factory, where did you find one?
Thanks,
Jason
Factory 10” obtained from Tombstone Tactical more than 5 years ago. It wasn’t cheap.
Caballoflaco
04-14-2022, 09:00 PM
9Hole Reviews put out a Scar 16 episode this week.
https://youtu.be/IGm2SLg0E2o
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2022/12/13/baby-scar-fn-scar-15p/
Baby SCAR
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2022/12/13/baby-scar-fn-scar-15p/
Baby SCAR
Anyone else mildly disappointed by this? I thought the industry grew past the ~7in 5.56 guns 5-7 years ago.
7.5in would be great as a 300BO, but give us a 10-12in barrel for 5.56, FN!
Sensei
12-17-2022, 12:22 AM
Anyone else mildly disappointed by this? I thought the industry grew past the ~7in 5.56 guns 5-7 years ago.
7.5in would be great as a 300BO, but give us a 10-12in barrel for 5.56, FN!
Agreed that it’s dead to me in 5.56; 300blk or 6.8SPC in anything under 10”…
Having said that, there is a factory 10” SCAR 16S. You just need to be willing to sell one of your kid’s kidneys like I did.
98558
I have the PMM hand guard parts on my NRCH SCAR 16 and like them a lot as they slim the hand guard substantially. Yesterday, when I was zeroing off a bench, mono-poded off a magazine, my support hand got forward of the hand guard. Even though well behind the muzzle, I got a nasty blast of gas out the hole where the gas system adjusts. Learning occurred and I will be careful in the future to avoid repeating that!
Picture of PMM stuff. Added hand stop.
98764
We have been bringing the 16 in the Sprinter on weekend trips. My wife is left handed, and was handling the 16, when she took great offense to this protruding on the right side of the stock -- she said she is only shooting it in an emergency. Other lefties notice this?
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Jay585
01-08-2023, 09:25 PM
We have been bringing the 16 in the Sprinter on weekend trips. My wife is left handed, and was handling the 16, when she took great offense to this protruding on the right side of the stock -- she said she is only shooting it in an emergency. Other lefties notice this?
99757
Had a Scar 17 for a while. Was never an issue for me.
EricM
01-08-2023, 11:15 PM
Other lefties notice this?
I put close to 10K through my 16's, never bothered me at all. I could see it being different for everyone though depending on stock extension, stance (squared up vs. bladed), and other factors affecting head position.
Might be worth breaking the edges with a file or sandpaper. I do the mildest of undercuts to my Glocks, not even noticeable from a side profile view but smoothing the edge of the trigger guard makes all the difference in the world to my knuckle. Perhaps a small change could lead to a noticeable improvement here too.
I finally got around to getting a Geissele trigger installed into my 16. Wow, big difference.
I shot a regular AR with an A2 birdcage and good trigger, followed by the 16. I generally enjoy the ergos of an AR more than the SCAR, but the 16 shot much faster for me. Not sure if it is the muzzle brake on the 16 or something about the piston system. Anyone else had that experience?
shane45
03-20-2024, 12:35 PM
For me it was a shift. On the clock I was faster with AR's. But then I made a change to my stance and how I shouldered the SCAR and it was transformative. I was suddenly noticeably quicker with the SCAR. I suspect it has something to do with the new stance/hold mitigating the effects of the reciprocating mass which I felt I fought more muzzle movement from than recoil itself.
I shot a SCAR 16 with a 10 inch barrel, and another with a 16, with and without a HUXWRX Ti flow suppressor yesterday. The 10 had been regassed for the suppressor and it felt like shooting an HK94 — absolutely mind blowing how soft and fast it shot. Then shot a MCX 11.5 5.56 with the Sig SLH suppressor, same PMC ammo, and there was no comparison, the SCAR was much softer shooting.
Has anyone shot the SCAR 15P (7.5 inch barrel) in .300?
Why doesn't FN offer a SCAR 16 pistol, similar to what HK is now offering? With the HK, you buy it, add bracelets and optic and you are done. With the SCAR, you buy the 16, form one it, buy a barrel and still have the limitations of a SBR.
LittleLebowski
01-29-2025, 10:57 PM
I shot a SCAR 16 with a 10 inch barrel, and another with a 16, with and without a HUXWRX Ti flow suppressor yesterday. The 10 had been regassed for the suppressor and it felt like shooting an HK94 — absolutely mind blowing how soft and fast it shot. Then shot a MCX 11.5 5.56 with the Sig SLH suppressor, same PMC ammo, and there was no comparison, the SCAR was much softer shooting.
Has anyone shot the SCAR 15P (7.5 inch barrel) in .300?
Very cool. You think it was the weapon or the can that made it so soft shooting?
shane45
01-29-2025, 11:11 PM
Why doesn't FN offer a SCAR 16 pistol, similar to what HK is now offering? With the HK, you buy it, add bracelets and optic and you are done. With the SCAR, you buy the 16, form one it, buy a barrel and still have the limitations of a SBR.
You mean like the SCAR15P?
LittleLebowski
01-29-2025, 11:17 PM
Can’t find these in stock anywhere.
https://www.omahaoutdoors.com/fn-scar-15p-300-blackout-fde/
You mean like the SCAR15P?
That is a 7.5 5.56 or .300, not a SCAR 16 with the factory ten inch barrel, which is the analog to the new HK pistol. The 15P has this crazy long flash hider and that muzzle device takes someone like PMM to get it off.
shane45
01-30-2025, 10:26 AM
Rgr that.
Gray Ghost
02-17-2025, 04:54 PM
I have been pleased with my 15P in 5.56. I chronographed it with 55gr M193, and it was right at 2400 fps, which I can live with for close quarters. it is better than a pistol round. I may get a 300 blk barrel kit for it at some point, but for the moment I like having interchangeable mags and ammo with my 5.56 AR's.
I am using the Haga Defense adapter and a Gearhead Works tailhook on a modified SCAR buttstock. It makes for a really nice braced pistol option that fits easily in any backpack. I have an Eotech on it. I think it may be the ideal PDW. Folded, it is about the same size and an MP5.
129722
I have been pleased with my 15P in 5.56. I chronographed it with 55gr M193, and it was right at 2400 fps, which I can live with for close quarters. it is better than a pistol round. I may get a 300 blk barrel kit for it at some point, but for the moment I like having interchangeable mags and ammo with my 5.56 AR's.
I am using the Haga Defense adapter and a Gearhead Works tailhook on a modified SCAR buttstock. It makes for a really nice braced pistol option that fits easily in any backpack. I have an Eotech on it. I think it may be the ideal PDW. Folded, it is about the same size and an MP5.
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Were you able to remove the factory flash hider to add an attachment for a suppressor?
Gray Ghost
02-17-2025, 05:43 PM
Were you able to remove the factory flash hider to add an attachment for a suppressor?
I haven't tried. I have 5.56 suppressors, but for my use case here (pull it out of a bag in an emergency and go to work), I don't see a suppressors as something useful. No time to deploy it. I may try at some point.
That said, I removed the factory muzzle device from my new SCAR 17S over the weekend, and that was no problem. I installed a HuxWrx Flow 762 Ti on it. I have not shot it yet.
I haven't tried. I have 5.56 suppressors, but for my use case here (pull it out of a bag in an emergency and go to work), I don't see a suppressors as something useful. No time to deploy it. I may try at some point.
That said, I removed the factory muzzle device from my new SCAR 17S over the weekend, and that was no problem. I installed a HuxWrx Flow 762 Ti on it. I have not shot it yet.
The 16 and 17 were not bad, but I hear the 15P is tough to get it off.
Did someone put all the brace pieces together or did you cobble them together?
Gray Ghost
02-17-2025, 09:23 PM
The 16 and 17 were not bad, but I hear the 15P is tough to get it off.
Did someone put all the brace pieces together or did you cobble them together?
I did it myself. Was not hard at all.
I got a chance to shoot my 5.56 15P back to back with my HK MR556A4 pistol. This is how the 15P is set up.
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The HK was set up almost identically with a Hux suppressor except an Acro instead of the AEMS. I had both in the normal, as opposed to suppressed setting. For fast, close shooting, the FN shot circles around the HK. I was surprised.
HeavyDuty
03-24-2025, 08:12 AM
George posted this YT about 7.5” 5.56 effectiveness in the Rattler thread in a discussion about the 15P, it was a real eye opener for me. I have a perversion for short barrels in any chambering but always believed the common wisdom that a 7.5” 5.56 was a useless range toy. I may need to rethink that opinion given 100 yards is a realistic maximum effective range for me most of the time.
I never really noticed the 15P before but that just changed. Anyone need a kidney? GJM, Gray Ghost - after experience would you each get yours again ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv0T2fgum10
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