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- In 2007, the US military announced a competition between the HK XM8, HK416, M4 Carbine, and the FN SCAR. Each of the competitors offered ten different variations of their rifle were specialized for certain situations. While tested, 60,000 rounds were fired from each of the 40 riles in an extremely dusty environment. The purpose of the test wasn’t to select a replacement for the M4, but rather to access future needs for weapons for the Special Forces.
Through the testing, the FN Scar had 226 stoppages and ranked second placed alongside the XM8 which had 127 stoppages. Third and fourth place went to the HK 416 with 233 stoppages and the M4 with 882. This test was based on a previous test that involved the M16 rifle and M4 carbine in 2006. Until just recently the SCAR was not used in military field use, although it was displayed on Industry Day in 2008 as one of the potential replacements to the M4 Carbine. In 2008, the FN SCAR also participated in the Infantry Automatic Rifle competition and came out as one of the four finalists. This competition was a requirement for lightweight automatic weapons and automatic rifles that were used by US Marine Corps personnel.
In 2010, FN SCARs finally went into production and were approved for US Special Forces units. The exact type of rifle depends on what situation it is used for, the main two are close quarters and long range combat. An EGLM, or Enhanced Grenade Launcher Module can also be added to the SCAR, which features a double action trigger system and a swinging chamber. There are two advantages of this system, the first is that the launcher doesn’t have to be re-cocked if the grenade doesn’t fire, and second is that larger grenades can be fitted.
Learn more about the FN SCAR and other weapons at the Gun Safes Guide.
