SCAR compared to AR-15 photos
Published: May 12th, 2009
These photos, posted on AR-15.com by m1ajunkie, compare AR-15 parts to the equivalent SCAR parts. They are very interesting photos.
Bolt Carriers
Bolt Faces
SCAR carrier disassembled.
Many more photos here.
Many thanks to Jay for emailing me the link.
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I have both and I can tell you that my AR platform performs better than my SCAR. My AR is much lighter the trigger feels smoother and is more comfortable to carry, the SCAR has better grouping and less recoil. I would check out Sig 556 as well before buying any weapon at the SCAR's price point.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but practicality should always be the reason you buy a weapon system.
The worst part is the reciprocating charging handle. didn't FN have a design for a non reciprocating handle