Fn fs2000

FS2000 rocks - especially in NR mode...

Accuracy is good... getting about 1.5" at 100y with milsurp ammo.

Trigger - well - it sucks. Compared to the RFB, it blows. But it's apparently better than the Tavor!

I can confirm that YES LAR 10 rounders work fine - coupled or uncoupled. If singles, you NEED the C--products loops - Ranger plates won't work.

Front rail is heavy, but looks cool... plus you can use a rail mounted bipod for more 'precision work'... like gophers. :)

I rarely run the front rail... this is my back woods blaster I carry on my Rhino, so need it short and light as possible. Lots of fun!

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I tried it with a 'grip-pod' as well, but the VFG (or AFG - tried that too!) just doesn't feel right.

The stock spacey round forend is by FAR the most comfortable on the FS2000... in my opinion only, of course! Any 'benefit' of a VFG is quickly outweighed (literally) by the massive (like 1.2 pounds!) rail system. Cool in theory... heavy and not that useful in reality! Can't even mount a flashlight on the RH side (I'm a lefty) because it blocks the ejection port!
 
With the front rail being heavier to the gun, would a forward grip help with balancing it out again??
Since there is so much plastic in the fire control group the rifle is actually quite well-balanced--it doesn't have rear-heavy balance that I've heard other bullpups have. I agree with canucklehead--the front rail is too heavy. I like the way it looks but the factory fore-end has better balance and is very comfortable.

I've owned two FS2000s--I sold my first one and then missed it enough to get another a year later. (hey, you don't get a trader rating of 123 by holding onto guns!;)) They're not as accurate as a comparably-priced AR, and the trigger pull is challenging, although manageable. I like them for their uniqueness and "fun to shoot" factor. I wrote a detailed post back when I bought my first one that shows more details of the insides. My current one has an Aimpoint CompM4S on it instead of an ACOG.

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I tried it with a 'grip-pod' as well, but the VFG (or AFG - tried that too!) just doesn't feel right.

The stock spacey round forend is by FAR the most comfortable on the FS2000... in my opinion only, of course! Any 'benefit' of a VFG is quickly outweighed (literally) by the massive (like 1.2 pounds!) rail system. Cool in theory... heavy and not that useful in reality! Can't even mount a flashlight on the RH side (I'm a lefty) because it blocks the ejection port!

Thats is good to know as I am a lefty aswell. This is why i am considering the fs2000. Would love to mount a flashlight on it but it wont change mymind to much if i cant. If i buy the railed version, do you guys know of any places to buy the round plastic foregrip loke on yours??
 
Since there is so much plastic in the fire control group the rifle is actually quite well-balanced--it doesn't have rear-heavy balance that I've heard other bullpups have. I agree with canucklehead--the front rail is too heavy. I like the way it looks but the factory fore-end has better balance and is very comfortable.

I've owned two FS2000s--I sold my first one and then missed it enough to get another a year later. (hey, you don't get a trader rating of 123 by holding onto guns!;)) They're not as accurate as a comparably-priced AR, and the trigger pull is challenging, although manageable. I like them for their uniqueness and "fun to shoot" factor. I wrote a detailed post back when I bought my first one that shows more details of the insides. My current one has an Aimpoint CompM4S on it instead of an ACOG.

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Could you post a link to that thread for me please???
 
Thats is good to know as I am a lefty aswell. This is why i am considering the fs2000. Would love to mount a flashlight on it but it wont change mymind to much if i cant. If i buy the railed version, do you guys know of any places to buy the round plastic foregrip loke on yours??

If it doesn't come with one, you're probably screwed. I wouldn't buy one without the 'stock' handguard... the rail gets old reaaaaalllly quick.

I would assume that anyone that sells one with the rail would include the stock handguard... not like you can use it for anything else!

I should clarify that I like to mount lights high up... like the 1 o'clock position... It would probably work if you mounted it lower down, but you'd need a tape switch or something to activate it.
 
Are these rifles made in Belgium or in the states? Or are they in the same boat as benelli being made overseas and just marked and distributed in north America by a subsidiary company?
 
I just noticed that in the new interface that embedded hyperlinks are not as easily visible. Sorry!

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...FS2000-Thoughts-observations-and-range-report

I remember that review! It was very well done.

One thing I would love to see on CGN would be a sticky section with reviews. A lot of well written decent reviews get lost over time.

I looked at the FS2000 around 2010. I ended up going with the Tavor. I love my PS90 and wanted the FS2000 as a set. I loved the reviews on the FS2000 having a decent trigger (My tavor trigger by the way is good although a bit heavy), the forward ejection and the safety control on the FN bullpups I really like. The lack of a last shot hold open, the toilet seat, and the mag release and lack of drop free mags due to the seal were the negatives for me. Being right handed the ambi part wasn't as important to me.

It was a tough choice and I still feel myself wanting to buy one. It was too bad Kodiak firearms closed. They helped bring down the price and it was non restricted. It's still in the back of mind to try one of these rifles out.

It's interesting that those who own this rifle prefer the standard foregrip over the rail. Looks wise and for function I would have thought the rail would be much better. That's the kind of excellent info you can only get from people who actually own these rifles. Great threads by the way.
 
It's interesting that those who own this rifle prefer the standard foregrip over the rail. Looks wise and for function I would have thought the rail would be much better. That's the kind of excellent info you can only get from people who actually own these rifles. Great threads by the way.

The rail just seems... out of place. That and the extra 1.2lbs of weight on the front to unbalance what's an already nicely-balanced rifle. The factory guard just always felt great from an ergonomics standpoint. The main reason for the rail is to run a light, laser or vertical grip - although these really only apply to a short barrel/CQB setup.

For me, the choice of the Tavor was a no-brainer: bolt hold open, easy disassembly, cleaning and maintenance, quick to verify (just glance, no toilet seat to flip up) - and most important of all - magazine compatibility (as in takes everything and drops it free).
 
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