SAR-21
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heh, I heard m4 cant hit 300m targets.
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Carbines like the M4 are accurate out to 300m, but they have very little wounding capacity at that range. The M193 5.56mm round derives much of its lethality from the fact that it fragments inside the body. However, this effect only occurs if the round hits the target above a certain velocity. With a full length barrel, this occurs out to about 200m. With a carbine, this only occurs out to about 50m. Beyond these ranges, the lethality of 5.56mm falls off dramatically. While you might be able to hit the target, it will keep fighting.
The SAR 21 is certainly not perfect. It was developed to address two main issues with the M-16: accuracy and length. Based on user feedback, it accomplished its task. It is much more accurate than the M-16 at both long and short ranges, and it is much shorter. It also happens to be easier to maintain and more mechanically reliable. However, these improvements over the M-16 came at a cost in ergonomics and sight reliability. Three steps forward, two steps back. The SAR 21 will continue to be improved and the lessons learned will be applied to the next combat rifle the SAF decides to adopt. -
Flash hider is more than cosmetic, the flash hider is useful for night shoots; it blocks the muzzle flash of the weapon, allowing the shooter to maintain a good field of vision through the sights, without being momentary blinded by the gun's muzzle flashes. see http://nightoperations.com/Weapons_Suppression.htmOriginally posted by ditzy:Yeah, take out the flash hider should be able to shave off another 1.5-2cm.
Designed as a muzzle brake, the flash suppressor minimizes barrel climb in auto mode.