The design of the second-generation SCAR prototype gun provided by FN Company to the U.S. Special Forces Command is quite different from the early prototype gun in appearance. In addition to the relatively "linear" shape of the butt stock, The appearance characteristics of its lower receiver are also closer to the AR-15/M16 style, and no longer resemble the FNC lower receiver. In addition, the application of synthetic materials has been increased to reduce the weight of the entire gun. However, there are also more plagiarized contents on the second-generation prototype guns. For example, the linkage magazine catches on the left and right sides were originally a patented product designed for AR-15, called Ambi-Catch, and many details such as the firing pin, the safety to prevent inertia firing, and the bolt action are patents that HK has already applied for. On the one hand, FN purchased the patents of some mature products, and on the other hand, it "borrowed" but differentiatedly bypassed the patents of other companies in terms of design.
At the SHOT SHOW in Las Vegas in February 2006, FN America’s booth displayed a first-generation SCAR prototype gun and two second-generation SCAR prototype guns. . According to information from well-informed people who have visited SHOT SHOW, SCAR feels very "comfortable" in the hand (note! He used "comfortable" to describe it), is very "light", has excellent ergonomics, and all operating switches They are easy to use and not prone to misoperation. The staff of FN Company is unwilling to say its price (it seems that it is expected to be sold to the private sector in the future), but the words imply that the price of the barrel alone will be over a thousand dollars, which is more expensive than a finished M4. If this staff member is not bragging, then FN Company really produces the SCAR barrel as a sniper rifle. Can it really fully meet the accuracy requirements set by the US Special Forces Command? Until there is more accurate news, let’s believe half of it.
It is also said that the Marine Corps has expressed interest in FN SCAR and may have sent people to observe or even participate in the test. However, I saw a statement from a Marine on the AR15.com forum, saying that it would be best to extend the handguard and use a 17-inch barrel as the standard. However, this may be just his personal preference and not an official statement by the Marines. manner.