[ARCHIVED THREAD] - XM556 Microgun (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 7/21/2016 8:51:13 AM EDT
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I did a couple searches for this and didnt see anything. Its probably a dupe anyways but hopefully those that havent seen it will get a kick out of this little guy!
XM556 Microgun 
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I wonder if that is an original XM-214.....or their rendition of one?......
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM214_Microgun Attached File 
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I wonder if that is an original XM-214.....or their rendition of one?...... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM214_Microgun http://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/766/31280.JPG http://world.guns.ru/userfiles/images/machine/mg70/xm214-6pak.jpg Quoted:
I wonder if that is an original XM-214.....or their rendition of one?...... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM214_Microgun http://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/766/31280.JPG http://world.guns.ru/userfiles/images/machine/mg70/xm214-6pak.jpg In my quest to try and learn more about this company, their website states: The XM556 Microgun was designed and engineered around the 5.56mm NATO cartridge. This defensive suppression weapon is significantly smaller and lighter than it's big brother the M134. It was meant to stand in place of anywhere high suppressive fire wanted without the weight or footprint of the larger M134 electrically driven Gatling gun system. The current XM556 Microgun is smaller and lighter than some current 5.56mm beltfed Squad Automatic Weapons currently on the market, with 4x's the firepower.
The XM556 is a new platform system that was designed from scratch by the ground up. The parts are not just a smaller imitation of the larger M134, but were designed on its own. An absolutely all new style of bolt was conceived and designed to eliminate current known issues with the M134. The bolts combined with many other improvements have been made to not only extend the life of the gun but reduce wear and reduce or eliminate stoppages. Source |
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I wonder if that is an original XM-214.....or their rendition of one?...... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XM214_Microgun http://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/766/31280.JPG http://world.guns.ru/userfiles/images/machine/mg70/xm214-6pak.jpg Article says it's a whole new gun that made multiple patented improvements over that one. It also weighs like 20 pounds less. |
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Quoted: I liked the comment that to get around the Hughes amendment they're looking at a hand-crank version. Interesting possibilities there. |
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I did a thread about this, but it was over a year ago, and stuff this cool needs to be brought up at least once a year. 
The next step is obvious. 5.7x28mm. Picogun. You could fit a LOT of those little cartridges on a backpack.  Say hello to my lil pico.
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I did a thread about this, but it was over a year ago, and stuff this cool needs to be brought up at least once a year.
The next step is obvious. 5.7x28mm. Picogun. You could fit a LOT of those little cartridges on a backpack. Nope - 7.62x25. Almost the same rim diameter, substantially shorter, works really well in barrels that length. The Meekrogun. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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That would blow out the headlights. On the upside the continuous muzzle flash would be bright enough to drive by. Quoted:
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That looks small enough to mount behind the headlights of my car. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile That would blow out the headlights. On the upside the continuous muzzle flash would be bright enough to drive by. Please - if I can mount then behind the headlights, I can make a retraction mechanism. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Nope - 7.62x25. Almost the same rim diameter, substantially shorter, works really well in barrels that length. The Meekrogun. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Quoted:
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I did a thread about this, but it was over a year ago, and stuff this cool needs to be brought up at least once a year.
The next step is obvious. 5.7x28mm. Picogun. You could fit a LOT of those little cartridges on a backpack. Nope - 7.62x25. Almost the same rim diameter, substantially shorter, works really well in barrels that length. The Meekrogun. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Now you're on to something. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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I'm actually very surprised that hand-cranked MGs aren't more popular. Quoted:
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I liked the comment that to get around the Hughes amendment they're looking at a hand-crank version. Interesting possibilities there. I'm actually very surprised that hand-cranked MGs aren't more popular. me too, they would be cheap and easy to make. |
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I liked the comment that to get around the Hughes amendment they're looking at a hand-crank version. Interesting possibilities there. I'm actually very surprised that hand-cranked MGs aren't more popular. me too, they would be cheap and easy to make. And useless at hitting a target! |
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And useless at hitting a target! Quoted:
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I liked the comment that to get around the Hughes amendment they're looking at a hand-crank version. Interesting possibilities there. I'm actually very surprised that hand-cranked MGs aren't more popular. me too, they would be cheap and easy to make. And useless at hitting a target! Not really. When done properly, that can be as accurate as any MG. A shop/range where I used to live had a really nice custom-built crank trigger for a semi 1919. With the T&E on the tripod, you could put bullets wherever you wanted them. Now for shoulder-fired applications... yes, they'd be useless. But people buy all sorts of useless stuff because it's fun. |
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Have one on each side to PPP up out of the fenders, like the Barmobile
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That would blow out the headlights. On the upside the continuous muzzle flash would be bright enough to drive by. Quoted:
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That looks small enough to mount behind the headlights of my car. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile That would blow out the headlights. On the upside the continuous muzzle flash would be bright enough to drive by. |
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Anybody have the background on this Empty Shell LLC? Seems like they're doing some cool shit with what seems like decent funding. I imagine they're a small outfit of ex-employees of previous firearm manufacturing companies. If you have Facebook try and join NFAG the guy that is designing and building it has been posting updates on the build progress for some time. |
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Nope - 7.62x25. Almost the same rim diameter, substantially shorter, works really well in barrels that length. The Meekrogun. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Quoted:
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I did a thread about this, but it was over a year ago, and stuff this cool needs to be brought up at least once a year.
The next step is obvious. 5.7x28mm. Picogun. You could fit a LOT of those little cartridges on a backpack. Nope - 7.62x25. Almost the same rim diameter, substantially shorter, works really well in barrels that length. The Meekrogun. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile But Tok ammo is more expensive than 5.7 
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I liked the comment that to get around the Hughes amendment they're looking at a hand-crank version. Interesting possibilities there. I'm actually very surprised that hand-cranked MGs aren't more popular. me too, they would be cheap and easy to make. And useless at hitting a target! Any reason you can't use an exercise bicycle with a big ass flex shaft to power the gun? Then you could hit a target... |
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If you have Facebook try and join NFAG the guy that is designing and building it has been posting updates on the build progress for some time. Quoted:
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Anybody have the background on this Empty Shell LLC? Seems like they're doing some cool shit with what seems like decent funding. I imagine they're a small outfit of ex-employees of previous firearm manufacturing companies. If you have Facebook try and join NFAG the guy that is designing and building it has been posting updates on the build progress for some time. But they hate arfcommers even though they are all here! 
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