FN Just DISCONTINUED the SCAR — But There’s a Twist !

Published on October 23, 2025
Duration: 7:50

FN has officially discontinued the commercial legacy SCAR series in the US, including the 16S, 17S, and 20S models. However, this does not affect global military production, and support and parts for existing commercial models will remain available for a period. Rumors and leaked images suggest a potential successor, possibly named SCAR Mark III or FN 264 IWS, which may feature new cartridge technologies and an updated design, potentially being unveiled at Shot Show 2025 or 2026.

Quick Summary

FN America has officially discontinued the commercial legacy SCAR series (16S, 17S, 20S) in the US. While support and parts will remain available for a period, rumors suggest a successor, possibly the SCAR Mark III or FN 264 IWS, is in development with new cartridge technology, potentially debuting at Shot Show 2025 or 2026.

Chapters

  1. 00:00FN Discontinues Legacy SCAR
  2. 00:13The Twist: Not the End of SCAR
  3. 00:30Official FN America Announcement
  4. 00:45Affected SCAR Models (16S, 17S, 20S)
  5. 00:55SCAR 15P Exception
  6. 01:05Military SCARs Unaffected
  7. 01:17Support and Parts Availability
  8. 01:33Magazine and Accessory Future
  9. 01:40Barrel Assembly Limitations
  10. 02:01Legacy SCAR Models Gone
  11. 02:21Rumors of What's Next
  12. 02:50Leaked Images of New Firearm
  13. 03:06Rumored SCAR Mark III
  14. 03:19Shot Show 2025 Speculation
  15. 03:25FN 264 Experiment for US SOCOM
  16. 03:53New Cartridge Concepts
  17. 04:23Another Image of New Firearm
  18. 04:35Commercial Market Potential
  19. 05:08Filling the Gap in Product Line
  20. 05:18FN 264 Individual Weapon System
  21. 05:26Images of the New System
  22. 05:49Barrel Lengths Mentioned
  23. 06:01Potential Shot Show Reveal
  24. 06:04Limited Information on Mark III
  25. 06:10Possible UK Military Connection
  26. 06:25Why 'Legacy' Matters
  27. 06:48Brand New SCAR Incoming
  28. 07:12New Details on FN ARCA?
  29. 07:25New Version of SCAR Expected
  30. 07:35Updated Design Features

Frequently Asked Questions

Has FN officially discontinued the SCAR rifle?

Yes, FN America has officially announced the completion of the final production run for the commercial legacy SCAR series in the US, including the 16S, 17S, and 20S models. This discontinuation does not affect their global military production.

Will FN SCAR owners still get support and parts?

FN America has stated that owners of commercial legacy SCAR firearms will continue to receive service support. Spare parts will remain available through official distributors for a period, and magazines for the 17S and 20S will continue to be produced.

What is replacing the discontinued commercial FN SCARs?

While FN has not officially confirmed a direct replacement, rumors and leaked images suggest a successor, potentially named SCAR Mark III or FN 264 IWS, is in development. This new model may feature advanced cartridge technology and updated design elements.

When will we see the new FN SCAR successor?

Information regarding a potential new SCAR model is expected to be revealed leading up to Shot Show 2026. Some speculate that a new variant or successor could be showcased as early as Shot Show 2025.

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