Black or dark earth?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Black or dark earth?

Posted: 11/14/2014 10:30:08 AM EDT

What did you pick and why? I going to order a new SCAR and I'm stuck on color of all things. I'm tempted on going dark earth just because all my other rifles are black.

Posted: 11/14/2014 12:25:04 PM EDT

[#1]

Black because black is beautiful!

Posted: 11/14/2014 5:12:42 PM EDT

[#2]

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I got black but apparently the FDE has a different bolt with an additional lug.

Posted: 11/14/2014 6:07:00 PM EDT

[#3]

I wanted FDE at the time, but went with black because I got such a good dfeal on it. There was a waiting list for the FDE.

Since I got the SCAR, I had a Sig 516 for a short period of time. It was FDE. I got it that color to make up for not getting the SCAR in FDE... Well, after having it a little while, I found myself wishing I had bought the 516 in black instead. I just didn't like the FDE as much as I thought I would once I actually had it. So now, I am glad I got the black SCAR instead...

Posted: 11/14/2014 10:38:11 PM EDT

[#4]

I think SCARs were made to be and look 'right' in FDE - one of the few rifles in my opinion that do. And since so many people seem to agree, I found myself going the other way...

Can't go wrong with a black firearm, especially if it matches the rest of the collection. Those OD green FN heavies are gorgeous though. That said, I'm currently awaiting delivery of my first (black) 16s.

Posted: 11/14/2014 11:22:49 PM EDT

[#5]

Black as FDE is poser

Posted: 11/15/2014 8:25:12 AM EDT

[#6]

I looked at both colors,but I went with black because of the superior accuracy,and I am very happy I did.

Posted: 11/15/2014 9:58:07 AM EDT

[#7]

Couldn't decide on the SCAR17S color choice, so I got both

Posted: 11/15/2014 7:44:28 PM EDT

[#8]

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I got black but apparently the FDE has a different bolt with an additional lug.

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Both colors had the 6 lug bolt under serial 19400 or so and both have the 7 lug bolt after then
Color has zero to do with it :)

Posted: 11/15/2014 11:04:48 PM EDT

[#9]

I got a black 17S because at the time the FDE ones were impossible to find and if they were around they were going for like $500 over the black price. I still wanted an FDE so I got a 16S in FDE.

Posted: 11/16/2014 7:38:14 PM EDT

[#10]

If accuracy is important to you, the definitely go with FDE.

Posted: 11/17/2014 1:16:11 AM EDT

[#11]

black

Posted: 11/20/2014 1:44:11 AM EDT

[#12]

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What did you pick and why? I going to order a new SCAR and I'm stuck on color of all things. I'm tempted on going dark earth just because all my other rifles are black.

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FDE!

Posted: 11/20/2014 12:12:09 PM EDT

[#13]

I might add that the Black at least some what matches on color if that is an issue for you.

Posted: 11/22/2014 3:09:00 PM EDT

[#14]

I couldn't decide either. Ended up getting both. Black setup for more distance shooting and FDE for closer in. Figured the colors could help me tell them apart.

Posted: 11/23/2014 1:19:29 AM EDT

[#15]

All Scars are FDE; FN just paints some ones black.

Posted: 11/23/2014 10:25:21 AM EDT

[#16]

I originally wanted FDE, just because it matches the desert scenery out here better than black. After getting burned from flaky sellers, I eventually found one for sale in a store, but all they had was black. Not a big deal to me though really, as I figure Krylon or whatever can take care of that if I feel so inclined.

Posted: 12/1/2014 11:06:06 PM EDT

[#17]

I went with black for both 17s & 16s, mainly because I generally go against the grain & FDE is far more popular.

Posted: 12/2/2014 10:35:20 PM EDT

[#18]

If you want it to be reliable go FDE

Posted: 12/2/2014 10:37:33 PM EDT

[#19]

Black is beautiful only counts in rifles...

Posted: 12/3/2014 1:25:55 AM EDT

[#20]

FDE. All my other rifles at the time were all black (late 2011). I wanted something different. I do, however, own as many black mags as I do FDE. I bought whatever I could find during the 2011-2012 magazine shortage.

Posted: 12/3/2014 2:17:44 AM EDT

[#21]

FDE for everything but the moonboot.

Posted: 12/3/2014 5:25:15 AM EDT

[#22]

Everything is better in FDE...even the 3 different shades the scar comes in.

Posted: 12/6/2014 2:34:47 AM EDT

[#23]

FDE is the new black. It's also cooler when shooting under the sun.

Posted: 12/6/2014 8:06:30 AM EDT

[#24]

BLACK!!!

Posted: 12/6/2014 5:00:41 PM EDT

[#25]

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I couldn't decide either. Ended up getting both. Black setup for more distance shooting and FDE for closer in. Figured the colors could help me tell them apart.

http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss47/vincent317/Guns/SCAR17SBlackandFDE10_zpse46d8578.jpg

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What model Nightforce are you running on the black one?

Posted: 12/8/2014 11:20:27 AM EDT

[#26]

FDE is the NEW BLACK.

I am sick and tired of plain jane black, FDE is just Beautiful to look at.

Posted: 12/21/2014 11:52:12 AM EDT

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What model Nightforce are you running on the black one?

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I couldn't decide either. Ended up getting both. Black setup for more distance shooting and FDE for closer in. Figured the colors could help me tell them apart.

http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss47/vincent317/Guns/SCAR17SBlackandFDE10_zpse46d8578.jpg

What model Nightforce are you running on the black one?

The NXS 3.5-15x50.

Posted: 12/26/2014 2:19:54 PM EDT

[#28]

Two FDEs and one gold.

Posted: 12/27/2014 4:24:42 PM EDT

[#29]

I have one of each. The FDE is so odd in all it's color that I love it.

Posted: 1/2/2015 1:50:08 AM EDT

[#30]

FDE!....although mine looks more OD green on top.

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