HK XM-8: What Was it and Why? (With Larry Vickers)

[stvjeep]

Did a lot of reading on the SL8 and the G36/XM conversions. Makes a great shooter even heavier and reduces reliability. A few guys said after going down the conversion road they just prefer a bone stock SL8, not even a magwell conversion. But if one has the cash to do so then why not I suppose.

Just a handguard changeout and a slick paint job really enhances the stock look.

 

[parkervh]

Had an SL8..its awesome had the stock replacement, magwell and 1x6 optic but almost unusably heavy; the last thing one needs is to make it heavier. I had to let it go, there is almost no reason to have a bench rest 223/556. Light, accurate and dependable is where its at.

 

[Moe]

Watch the post above in the not to distant future.

Can't get the link to work. I'm taking it from your comment that they announce other than Tommy for an option to have an XM8?

Moe

 

[r34skyline]

I want a sl8 with the lighter g36 barrel. I will be happy with that.