Next-generation FN SCAR 16S light carbine in 5.56x45mm. It is suppressor-compatible and tested to 16,000 rounds. Its 25+ upgrades include a hydraulically buffered two-piece bolt carrier, an extended receiver and M-LOK forearm, and an improved single-stage trigger.
Features
- 25+ innovative upgrades
- Hydraulically buffered, two-piece bolt carrier for reduced felt recoil and faster follow-up shots
- Suppressor compatible with low backpressure, forward-venting suppressors such as the FN QD556
- Improved bolt carrier is backwards compatible with legacy SCAR rifles
- Short-stroke gas piston system
- Improved FN-designed single-stage trigger for better control and feel
- Receiver: Extended receiver and Integrated Rail System with M-LOK slots at the 3, 6 and 9 o’clock positions; Covers more of barrel and gas block; Extends grip surface
- Receiver: Receiver window with heat shield allows for regulator and piston removal
- Receiver: Torx head fasteners offer simple maintenance
- Receiver: QD sling cups located on left and right side of receiver rear plate and to the left and right side of buttstock
- Barrel: Cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined, free-floating barrel with compensator
- Barrel: Tested to 16,000 rounds – robust barrel profile designed and built for high volume shooting
- Barrel: User changeable barrels for preferred length and caliber
- Stock: True AR grip compatibility, including beavertail options
- Stock: Telescoping side-folding polymer stock
- Stock: Adjustable cheekpiece
- Stock: Accessory coming soon: AR buffer tube adapter allows for any AR stock
- Operating controls: Ambidextrous, double-sided and oversized bolt catch & release
- Operating controls: Customizable selector levers offer 24 possible combinations
- Operating controls: Elongated magazine release buttons for easier reach and activation
- Operating controls: User configurable non-reciprocating charging handles
- Operating controls: Two-position adjustable gas regulator for improved reliability
- Magazine: Steel body
- Magazine: Low friction follower
- Magazine: 30 or 10-rd
Specifications
| Caliber | 5.56x45 mm |
|---|---|
| Magazine | 30 or 10 Rd. |
| Weight | 8.7 lbs. |
| Length | 34.75"–37.25" |
| Barrel Length | 16.25" |
| Action | Semi-automatic, short-stroke gas piston |
Models
| Finish | FN part # |
|---|---|
| Black | 38-102016-100 |
| FDE | 38-102016-200 |
| Gray | 38-102016-300 |
$3,799.00
