Oh, I didnt know that. Here, Ill quote it for you.
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Word from a reliable source at HK Ashburn is that the fiirst complete MR556 rifles will be completed/shipped to dealers in or by October 2010. All necessary PO's have been issued for all parts required and the process for assembly and QA is in place. Sources state they are still not satisfied with the cost and resultant sale prices (would like it to be lower) but it appears that at least it will be available some 6+ years after the first HKM4 C's (Commercial) samples were shown at the SHOT Show. HK will also be offering complete MR556 upper receivers that are compatible with US lowers.
I don't have details on the exact configuration, etc. so no need to PM me. I will try to get some details on that once the first guns are assembled later this summer.
The first USMC M27 IAR's (HK416's) will likely see field/combat use sooner than expected (@ 6 months in fact) as part of a planned final user assessment. Some will also be interested to know that the Marine Corps ran a recent test that showed that the IAR gunner can actually maintain a rate of fire equal to or higher than the M249 SAW gunner due to the speed of magazine reloading versus belt reloading, especially when on the move and at night. That being said they are still interested in/looking for a high capacity magazine for the IAR and expect to get one down stream. Combine this new IAR with the new SOST round and watch out! First time out with a well worn HK416 IAR test gun and standard trigger the winning USMC Service Rifle Champion shot a 590 out of 600. He won the USMC Matches with a 587 using a tricked out M16A2 and his personal best for that event is 593. Not to bad for a series production automatic rifle.
G3Kurz
