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Doing some self promotion, just got out of the Army and pursuing my next endeavor, the firearm industry... Here's an article I did for American Rifleman online. Enjoy!
http://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/sit-rep-fnh-scar-heavy
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A couple of questions,
1. Did you get to use the issued AAC suppressor at all on your rifle? The barrel of the SCAR 17 doesn't have much of a shoulder to support the crush washers/spacers, as I discovered installing my Surefire SOCOM FH and suppressor on my own SCAR 17. I was curious if you ran into any long term issues with the FH coming loose or losing your index point.
2. Did you ever have any issues with the reciprocating charging handle? Namely, did it ever interfere with your support hand or sling when firing prone or from around a barricade? Any issues when cycling the bolt carrier under stress? This seems to be a gripe about this gun, especially when optics are mounted. I haven't had that problem with mine, but I do wear gloves.
I agree with your point about the extended rail. The std SCAR 16/17's handguard in practice is just a tad shorter than a midlength AR's, when one measures from the buttstock to the gas block on the SCAR. I put a PWS on my own and love it.
Thanks