Masada by MagPul 7.56x45mm

[justfishin]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magpul_Masada

[roadwarrior]

Me like. 8-)

However, without military sponsorship or any track record, $1400 seems like a stretch.

[justfishin]

Yes, its high for production and sale without proof but, the military has its eye open on this one. Its the best I have seen come out in awhile. I admit that lots of companies all promise a lot and never come through in the end or they don't hold up to military standards but, this one seems to be the closest to the prize so far. A lot of companies are pushing ahead to head off the replacement for our future military arms. It still has a long way to go in development and proving itself but, the Musada's Weapons System opens some great prospects due to its versatility, as well as, adding all the finer points from some of the top names. Pretty nice.

[Hookemdown.]

 Me like as well.

The development of firearms in the last few years is astonishing.

[Siebert Outdoors]

We finally have a good topic on the forum.

Once I saw that pic I was like- What thats a rip off the scar.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FN_SCAR

I've shot the scar light 5.56 and scar heavy 7.62.  Freaking sweet.  The scar light has very low recoil on full auto.  With practice its very controlable.

The scar heavy has much greater recoil and really full auto is only for the experienced.  After the second round the muzzle jumps too far up for most people.

RW,  those types of firearms will bring that.  A classic design like a Sprinfield M1 is about that for a standard gun.  M4 to standard AR range from 900-1200 for the decent ones.  Lewis Machine has some that approach 2k.

Here is a sweet gun.  Run ya about 2k and a class III license

http://www.fnhusa.com/products/firearms/model.asp?fid=FNF013&gid=FNG007&mid=FNM0037

[justfishin]

Yes, the 7.62, I feel would walk on you on full auto, although, I have never shot one in FA in which I think should be used lightly. Three round burst has aways been best in most situations IMO. I saw a show about our military in Afghanistan not long ago and they talked of the Taliban soldiers being notorious for poor shooting. Probably because they can't keep their finger off the switch,lol. The Masad has a lot of good points but, I am afraid the weighing and balance of production and the cost of replacing our current issue will take a lot to sell the military. Seems all these arms corps are really stepping up since the rumor, Russia is building a production plant in Venasuala for AK's with funding for research. Look at all the weapons the Israelis have tried over the last 20 years. Special arms and optics for the Gaza itself, close tactic arms, etc. but, they never flew for long. We will see. I still think the Musadas veratility has set it apart from previous attempts. I also like the tooless barrel change, ambi selector and modular trigger system, nothing new but, good points. Pretty user friendly in some bad situations.

[Catt]

I don't think they stand a chance of replacing Bushmaster but it's a fine weapon anyway  

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

I'm going to keep using a rod and reel

[justfishin]

I am with you LBH, I hope we all can one day just use a rod and reel and I didn't mean to strike a nerve my friend. I just have a long time interest in military weapons. This post isn't a para mili type thing or political, its just a arms interest and I hope it stays that way or I will request a drop of the post. I just wanted to touch base with some others in here with some weapons savvy and show this new one, thats all.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

Nerve?  Not me,....I was just commenting that this type of approach to fishing is kind of like cheating,lol.

(now, If you try to unload 30,000 of them in the flea market for a bulk price of $750,000.........we might have an issue  ;D)

[justfishin]

;D ;D ;D

[Siebert Outdoors]

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I just have a long time interest in military weapons. This post isn't a para mili type thing or political, its just a arms interest and I hope it stays that way I just wanted to touch base with some others in here with some weapons savvy and show this new one, thats all.

Ditto that. I just like military weapons and craft. Especially the older ones. I've always been intriqued by them and their development. BTW the History Channel rocks. I wish they would get off this Ice Road truckers kick. I mostly just enjoy studying History.