H&K / Umarex HK416 D .22 Tactical Rimfire
Umarex is manufacturing this .22 LR rifle patterned on the HK4161 . It features ...
- Metal receivers.
- Functional dust cover.
- Full length picatinny rail.
- Adjustable stock.
- H&K style diopter iron sights. Adjustable for elevation or windage.
- 16" barrel.
- Pistol grip with compartment (for spare batteries, tools, etc.)
The rifle will be sold with either a 10 or 20 round magazine but 30 round mags will be available for purchase.
The previous Umarex .22 rifle, the Colt M4, had some serious problems. Justin Biddle, Umarex's Marketing Manager, assured me that they have been made changes to the Umarex action and sorted out the issues experienced by the M4 owners.
Hat Tip: On Point Supply
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Note that it is just patterned after the HK416. It is not a "real" Hk416 chambered in .22 and is not an AR-15. ↩
Hey Steve,
I have no first hand experience with the Colt Umarex, but I heard a lot of bad things about it too. If you want a good laugh check out my post from a while back:
http://www.everydaynodaysoff.com/2009/11/20/colt-umarex-ar-15-22lr-gunbroker-saga/
Hopefully the marketing manager you talked to from Umarex is right, because if these H&K ones work well I’m sure they will sell like hotcakes.
Mike, LOL
So maybe this is why HK went after GSG not so long ago?
John, yes, this is why.
hey steave if hk wins the iar compatition do you think they will start 2 attack umarex
watch this thing be as expensive as a .223/5.56 AR
Hmm, looks good. Big question’s are how much do they cost and how AR compatible are they? If they cost $500-$600 and have a functional bolt catch/release and hold open along with the ability to accept AR accessories then it is basically a metal receiver’d version of the S&W M&P15-22 with HK416 looks. That I would jump in line to pay for.
If, on the other hand, it is basically a Colt/Umarex M4 with HK416 styling, well, bleh.
The S&W has me sold despite the plastic receiver because the bolt catch/release/hold-open functions normally and it can accept not only AR pistol grips and stocks, but aftermarket triggers as well.
Anyways, thanks for the heads up Steve, curious to see these for real. I imagine they will be at SHOT.
Thomas, its all legal. The have licensed the H&K brand name.
Not that I’m biased or anything, but I’d much rather buy the S&W MP-22 AR trainer if for no other reason that S&W actually likes us. I still have a bad taste in my mouth from SHOT ‘09 when Umarex wouldn’t let media photograph the Colt .22 AR without adult supervision. I was like “uh…I’m a writer, this is the whole reason I come to SHOT.”
Found a short… very short… commercial with it in action…
go to 0:33 to see it…
http://vimeo.com/7663603
Found Pricing…On par with Colt/umarex and S&W
Umarex Model 416 Action Semi-automatic Caliber 22LR Barrel Length 16.1″ Finish/Color Black Grips/Stock Collapsible Stock Capacity 20Rd Sights Adjustable Sights
Details
SKU: UX2245200
Quantity: - out of stock -
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Weight: 17.00 lbs
Price: $ 541.83
http://www.onpointsupply.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=77785&substring=umarex
After the Colt M4 .22 debacle I am a little suspect of the Umarex rimfire product. While they look nice I will stick with my Spikes Tactical ST-22. It is a real AR with real AR internals and externals including a Lothar-Walther match barrel with proper .22 twist rate.
Here’s a photo of mine:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2544/4145574570_d93720d267_b.jpg
Caleb, weird that they would not let you photograph it! Big mistake on their part.
CUrob, thanks for the link. LOL, I hope it is not 17 lbs!
I heard there is supposed to be a pistol version of the 416 in .22LR also.
I don’t understand what people have against polymer. It can’t corrode, is lighter than most metals, is less expensive and, in some cases, is more resistant to impact.
I have had a Colt/Umarex M4 since last summer – have had no issues/problems with it. Put close to 2500 rounds thru it. What are all these problems you speak of?
Just looked it up. 416 has the same controls as m4. Charging handle is the only thing that works. no hold open or bolt release.
does the dust cover stay closed on this model ??????