Let’s face it, U.S. Special Operations units don’t scrimp on their equipment—nor do they stick with something if it doesn’t produce results. Given their use of and trust for Heckler & Koch (HK) firearms, it is not surprising that these units worked with that company in 2004 to develop the piston-driven AR carbine-style rifle that is known as the HK416.
The reputation this gun has earned among these elite warriors is due to its success in combat under the harshest conditions and its proven record of reliability, durability and accuracy. This, of course, almost immediately translated into a growing demand for a civilian version. Now, after many years of waiting, HK has introduced their MR556A1 rifle, which in many ways is an improvement over the military version.
I spoke with Wayne Weber, President of Heckler & Koch U.S.A. about the new rifle and he explained the difficulties that had to be overcome to offer a civilian version. This included dealing with subtle variations and improvements, to naming the new gun to the intricacies of US firearms import laws. Eventually all of these were resolved and the MR556A1 is now one of three HK firearms manufactured in the United States.
Full article: http://www.tactical-life.com/magazines/guns-and-weapons/heckler-koch-mr556a1/
YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tjq0lvEmwTk&list=UUUXzF8HwUe3FLrIMY6F4FeQ
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