Some pics from the Nato exercise in Norway - Page 2

Tchocky · 03-20-09, 07:54 AM

Could it be that M16 receivers are cheap and plentiful?

I'm not sure if it's even possible to convert your standard M16 to an LSW, mind

SteamWake · 03-20-09, 08:02 AM

UnderseaLcpl · 03-20-09, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Tchocky

Could it be that M16 receivers are cheap and plentiful?

I'm not sure if it's even possible to convert your standard M16 to an LSW, mind

I don't think they converted anything other than the handrail attatchments. The rest of the weapon seems standard-fare.

In any case, I don't think it is appropriate to cut corners when it comes to support weapons. Their firepower and suppression ability is critical in combat.

03-20-09, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

Last time I checked they were part of NATO.

Well that explains everything.

stabiz · 03-20-09, 08:43 PM

Well, its a NATO exercise, and as a member and host I guess its considered okay to participate.

stabiz · 03-20-09, 08:52 PM

Some more pics:

UnderseaLcpl · 03-20-09, 09:19 PM

Question about the first pic; Why are the magazine release and the selector lever on the right side of the rifle? Is that a left-handed version?
If so, why is the soldier pictured using a right-handed carry?

Fincuan · 03-20-09, 11:42 PM

I think that's the standard configuration for the HK416: controls on both sides.

edit: Actually it looks like "normal" would be selector on the left, and only an "indicator" and the firing mode markings on the right. So no idea why it's like that. Might be that Norway ordered them configured that way.

03-21-09, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by stabiz

Well, its a NATO exercise, and as a member and host I guess its considered okay to participate.

Yea I know, I've been to Norway. I've even been to the gate of a military base where the guard saluted me for some reason. It was in the middle of nowhere up north. Not sure if it was a normal military base or some top secret Nato base.

SteamWake · 03-21-09, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

Question about the first pic; Why are the magazine release and the selector lever on the right side of the rifle? Is that a left-handed version?
If so, why is the soldier pictured using a right-handed carry?

Image probably got flipped somewhere.

Jimbuna · 03-21-09, 08:37 AM

A great example of how the simplest camo scheme can look so effective.

Schroeder · 03-21-09, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

Question about the first pic; Why are the magazine release and the selector lever on the right side of the rifle? Is that a left-handed version?
If so, why is the soldier pictured using a right-handed carry?

If this weapon is configured like the G36 then you can operate it from both sides.

fatty · 03-21-09, 10:06 AM

The receiver has "made in Germany" printed on it, reading left to right, stock to muzzle. The image is not a reversal.

Thomen · 03-21-09, 10:28 AM

Here is more Info about the M416
http://www.hkpro.com/hk416.htm

Fincuan · 03-21-09, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Schroeder

If this weapon is configured like the G36 then you can operate it from both sides.

That's what I figured too. "Ambidextrous trigger group" or something like that. Some, if not all, of the Finnish Army MP5s are configured the same way, so looks like it's not that uncommon with H&K weapons.

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Fincuan Admiral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Suomi, sauna, puukko, perkele Posts: 2,346 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	I think that's the standard configuration for the HK416: controls on both sides. edit: Actually it looks like "normal" would be selector on the left, and only an "indicator" and the firing mode markings on the right. So no idea why it's like that. Might be that Norway ordered them configured that way. Last edited by Fincuan; 03-21-09 at 12:03 AM.

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fatty The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,448 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The receiver has "made in Germany" printed on it, reading left to right, stock to muzzle. The image is not a reversal.

03-21-09, 10:28 AM	#29
Thomen Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,207 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Here is more Info about the M416 http://www.hkpro.com/hk416.htm