The first of the FN SCAR's have started to hit US retailers

I think the issue is with ITAR- Canada "supports" terrorists so we don't get the good stuff. Export of many items from the US is restricted to "listed" countries.
 
I think the SCAR would definately be an interesting rifle to play with, own, shoot...

At the same time, I can't seem to get several things over my head. I questioned it time and time again and few seem to have anything to say about it.

As per my post on the USMC IAR thread started by Greentips

Winz said:
KevinB said:
The FN system is the only surviving candidate that does not use the M16FOW architecture.
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Hi Kevin,
maybe you have some insight and/or experience with the SCAR.

I get how the upper receiver is the main modular piece, whereas the barrel can be swapped for a different length/caliber, the trigger/pistol grip unit with mag well can be swapped and etc....

However, doesn't one need to pop off the lower, the buttstock(which must detach completely), just for the user to get to the bolt group for cleaning?

That is arguebly one of the best parts of ARs: push a pin and you can get the bolt group whereas with the SCAR you have a few major pieces hanging around and care for that LITTLE CHARGING HANDLE PIN FOB.

I have no doubt that when all together it performs and for having a single architecture for multiple purposes, it probably makes sense but I can't get around some of the general maintenance/user compromises....

Tell me I'm crazy.

Sidenote:
I'd love to see some money and research backing help look into developing the Magpul/Bushmaster project.
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Damn U New Zealand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was thinking Hamilton, Ontario..... I sent them an email stating I want one.

I know it's english, but one day I'll have to learn to read it, then pay attention to the little details, like country.
 
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