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H&K Redesigned L7A2 and the ME redesigned 7.62 GPMG

REMOV let me know that H&K have redesigned their version of the FN MAG 7.62mm machine gun (designated the L7A2 in the British Army). The new models have been completely redrawn from imperial to metric and also feature a lengthly picatinny rail (what self-respecting military firearm does not these days?).

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There are two models, one being slightly shorter than the other.

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Manroy Engineering have also redesigned their ME 7.62 GPMG, which is a mix of features from the L7A2 and MAG 58.

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A big thank you to REMOV for the photos and information.

Posted by Steve on Oct 21st 2009 | Filed in machine guns, military, photos | Comments (2)

British Army runs out of machine guns

British troops “desperately” need 400 of the jumbo 0.5in calibre heavy machine guns – the weapon most acutely missed.320Px-M240G-0167-2004-01

The Army has also run out of the 7.62mm GPMG and Minimis.

Supply has collapsed partly because of a dispute with the manufacturers, Manroy – which also provides weapons to Saudi Arabia.

The leaked report – prepared for the Army’s command centre in Wilton, Wilts – reveals that generals have urged the Ministry of Defence “to prevent Manroy delivering Saudi weapons ahead of our requirement”.

Generals asked the US to help but were snubbed by the Pentagon – who have dubbed British colleagues “The Borrowers”.

More here

Posted by Steve on Feb 7th 2008 | Filed in military | Comments (0)