I love a true AR-15 rifle. The classic 20″ barrel with a rifle-length gas tube and rifle recoil system is a joy to shoot. One of my perpetual favorite rifles is an FN M-16A4 Military Collector model topped with a 3.5x ACOG. That rifle accompanies me on almost [Read More…]
@fiftyshadesoffde, posted this photo on his Instagram account. @firearms_inc made a photo of Ralphie holding a SCAR 17S so Andrew tried to replicate the photo. As a SCAR17S fan and fellow owner, I approve. Did you get a gun for Christmas? If so chime in the comments. If [Read More…]
Ian S. experienced quite a shock when his FNP tactical exploded. FN Tactical blew up on me today. Appears to have not been completely in battery so either really dirty or a high primer. Hands are burnt and really bruised but not bad considering. Also, +1 for eye pro. [Read More…]
Amal Graafstra has been biohacking since 2000. For those not familiar with biohacking, it is the implantation of a device to interact with technology. The basic ones I have heard of are magnets embedded in finger tips. Other examples involved injecting a small RFID into [Read More…]
Jim Grant of Burst Review just posted a video showcasing the manufacturing process of the FN M249 SAW. Nothing much more fun than dumping loads of ammo through a belt fed automatic weapon.
This photo was posted in a SCAR Owners Group. It is short barreled MK17 caliber converted to shoot 5.56×45. The weapon is used by US Army Rangers and was seen at a Rangers Open House. The selector switch looks quite different to the MK17 and MK16 that [Read More…]
Thanks to Kristof P. for sending us this photo. Greetings from Belgium smile emoticon living nearby FN fabrics in Zutendaal and 20 min from Herstal. One of the streets around the FN Factory in Herstal That is a cool street name right?
I found this image online but I cannot find out who makes the magazine extension for the SCARH magazine. I even showed it to FNH Pro Shooter Erik Lund, who shoots a SCAR17S in 3Gun, at SHOT Show 2016. He did not know what it was from. He even asked one of the Belgian [Read More…]
At this year’s SHOT Show, Winchester celebrated their 150 year anniversary. To celebrate they gave out these playing cards. Each card highlights a product or person in Winchester’s 150 year history. Back in 2011 Magpul PTS handed out these playing [Read More…]
FNH USA – Fabrique Nationale d’Herstal, which is French for National Factory of Herstal – was founded in 1889. The company was founded for the purpose of producing 150,000 Mauser Model 89 rifles that were requested by the Belgian Government. It [Read More…]
Although FNH USA prominently featured their commercial version of the M249 at last spring’s NRA Meeting, they’re just now announcing the official launch of the FN Military Collector Series. Considering how popular that semi-auto SAW was back in April, it [Read More…]
It is not a secret that I am fond of my SCAR17S. The gun is just magic. With 168 gr BTHP I can put it in the hands of any non-shooter and they can hit steel at 200-300 yards with ease. My friend Greg saw the light at the 2015 FNH USA 3Gun Match when […] Read [Read More…]
While I was visiting the FNH USA ProShop, Store Manager Roger Schmidt said “I have something that may interest you.” He went to his office and came back out with an FNS-9. At first glance It seemed like any regular FNS-9. Then he pointed out the engraving on [Read More…]
While on my way back from Big 3 East, I detoured by Columbia, South Carolina. Not really much choice due to high way close outs from the storm and flooding. I was happy to make the detour. My friend and I were running a tad late. According to my GPS, we would arrive [Read More…]
This photo was posted in the FNForum.net SCAR17S section which came from Team FNH USA Facebook page. We received the below feedback from one of America’s finest serving overseas right now. The below account is unedited and we share it with you because [Read More…]
At the 2015 FNH USA 3Gun Championship I got the pleasure of meeting and watching the Realuyo brothers, Nicholas and Alexander shoot stage 3. The photo above was taken by Becky Yackley. You can see the two brothers and their father Al Realuyo. If I recall correctly I [Read More…]
FNH USA is now offering AR-15 uppers for sale. Four different uppers are now being sold: 16″ carbine, 20″ rifle, 16″ tactical carbine and the 18″ DMR. Here are the details on each: FN 15 16″ Carbine Upper Assembly Barrel Profile: M4-style [Read More…]
FNH USA announced the company would make a limited number of FNS-9 pistols with a flat dark earth (FDE) slide. According to the announcement, the company will only make 500 of these handguns, and only the 9mm version of the FNS will be available. The slide will be [Read More…]
Dustin Ellerman, Winner of Top Shot Season 3, posted this video of his FNX Tactical. It had been sitting out in the Texas heat, and the polymer grip became pliable. I am not concerned about the grip, but the more important part of the frame, like the slide rails. If the [Read More…]
There is a newcomer to SCAR17S magazines. Moses Mag makes polymer 20 rd magazines here in the US. Previously, the only other polymer magazine, for the SCAR17S, was the Molon Labe Industries magazines. The Molon Labe magazines have inconsistent performance. General [Read More…]
For New Year’s weekend FNH USA posted a sneak peek of their SHOT Show 2015 offerings with the addition of an FNS 9mm/.40 Compact. From FNH USA: General specifications for both: Striker-fired autoloader Double-action operation Available in Standard and Manual [Read More…]
FNH has announced that they will be releasing compact models of their FNS line. They are available right now on Slickguns.com for $499.99. No word on capacity but they seem very similar to the M&P compacts so I suspect they will hold 12 rds in 9mm and 10 in [Read More…]
FNH USA had this customized FNS-9. They installed a Leupold Deltapoint, Leupold is one of the sponsors for Pro Team FN. They had the grip reduced and stippled. They also added a large compensator to an extended barrel.
At the FNH USA 3Gun Championships two weeks ago, I was using my SCAR 17S. I used exclusively PMC Brass 147 gr bt fmj for the match. I have used this ammo in the past but have never witnessed muzzle flash of this magnitude from my SCAR17S. I was shooting at steel targets [Read More…]