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?).
Manroy Engineering have also redesigned their ME 7.62 GPMG, which is a mix of features from the L7A2 and MAG 58.
A big thank you to REMOV for the photos and information.
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Ive seen the pics of REMOV before. Where can I find the site they are on?
H&K's new HK121 builds on their experience manufacturing the L7A2. You could describe it as a kind of L7A3!
Combining the best features of the MG4, Minimi and MAG 58, it weighs under 11 kg according to H&K. It is not clear whether the HK121 is rear locking like the MAG 58 or front locking like the Minimi. If it incorporated a front locking mechanism, then it could be made lighter as the body would not extra strength to contain the action.
I suspect that the HK121 is merely an H&K-ized L7A2. And there is nothing wrong with that. The MAG 58 is undoubtedly the best GPMG I have ever used and despite the extra weight, I'd rather use one of these than a Minimi in any combat situation.
UK does not have problems with FN. The only reason UK MoD didn't get FN to manufacture new L7A2s was because FN had no spare production capacity at the time. FN is doing exceptionally well at the moment. So is H&K. Wars tend to be good for business.
Don't worry about FN on account of SCAR. I am sure they will sell it elsewhere.