SIG 550 or G36E (long not the carbine versions) ?

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Nasty German Idiot RE:SIG 550 or G36E (long not the carbine versions) ? 9/2/2003 7:24:18 AM

Hmm difficult question. First of all we talk about the G-36K (that stands for K "kurz" version, E is "Export") I would take the G-36K in comparison with the SIG550, because it is shorter than the SIG550. Maybe the short version (SIG-552) would fill the role better. Look at the picture: the upper one is the SIG550, the other is the SIG552. link The G36E has the advantage that it is shorter, but on the other hand the shorter barrel creates less accurancy. And it has the advantage of a good bipod. Short version of the G-36: link another possibility is the new G-36 Compact, its even shorter than an MP5 A3. link

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Nasty German Idiot RE:SIG 550 or G36E (long not the carbine versions) ? 9/2/2003 7:35:16 AM

Ohh i got that wrong ... my reading skills suffered a lot in this holidays. I thought you were seeking for a good short one for Special Forces ... When you compare the long ones the G-36 has a clear advantage of the longer Range and the better design (Sig-550 uses the AK style technics, but doesnt have the advantage of this technic because is had ne direct trigger, and therefore differs from most assault rifles. The system works well but the weapon gets easily dirty) After 1000 Shots you have to clean it. About the G-36 just read what Strategypage just said about it, it is likely that the US Army will get this thing soon, i dont understand why they dont just build it in licence. "WEAPONS OF THE WORLD: G36 Design May Kill Off M-16 September 2, 2003: The U.S. Army has ordered 200 experimental XM8 5.56mm assault rifles from German firm Heckler-Koch. The XM-8 is derived from the hugely successful Heckler-Koch G36 assault rifle. This weapon was modified to serve as the 5.56mm portion of the XM29 OICW weapon (which has a 20mm computer controlled weapon on top). The XM29 has not been able to get it's weight down to acceptable levels, but the Heckler-Koch portion has been very impressive. So the decision was made to develop the Heckler-Koch 5.56mm weapon into a new American assault rifle. In recent tests, G36s were fired thousands of times, without being cleaned and in dusty and sandy terrain, and the weapons didn't jam. This was no accident, as Heckler-Koch have developed an innovative mechanism for the G36 that keeps crud from building up and jamming the weapon. It's expected that the XM8 will demonstrate the same degree of reliability during late 2003 field tests. While the major appeal of the XM8 is reliability, Heckler-Koch designs are also noted for their flexibility. The XM8 will also be able to easily switch barrels (standard, short for a carbine and longer and heavier for light machine-gun use). Heckler-Koch can also easily adapt their rugged design to accept a larger caliber round. This is important as many in the army are asking for something in the 6-7mm range to replace the current 5.56mm. A larger round would reduce instances where one hit did not knock down an enemy soldier, and would also make it easier to blast through doors, walls and dirt. On the downside, Congress may be reluctant to spend billions of dollars on a German design, after Germany tried to block America's invasion of Iraq. Sensing this possibility, Heckler-Koch has already begun scouting possible locations for a U.S. based plant to built the M8 rifle. "

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Nilefury RE:SIG 550 or G36E (long not the carbine versions) ? 9/2/2003 7:40:44 AM

Thank you :) Thank you :) Thank you :)

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Nilefury RE:SIG 550 or G36E (long not the carbine versions) ? 9/2/2003 7:42:23 AM

can an under barel 4omm grenade launcher be mounted on the sig550?

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Nasty German Idiot RE:SIG 550 or G36E (long not the carbine versions) ? 9/3/2003 8:21:56 AM

Yes, it is optimised for the GL 5040, which can be placed under the barrel instead of hand protection. The Grenade launcher has an effective range of 150 meters and is Nato compatible.

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