#SundayGunday: FN SCAR 17S

Published on September 28, 2017
Duration: 2:15

This video provides an overview of the FN SCAR 17S, a civilian variant of the military's Mark 17 rifle. Jay Recto, FN's Assault Weapons Manager, highlights its short-stroke tappet system, ambidextrous controls, and modular design, emphasizing its adaptability for various operator needs.

Quick Summary

The FN SCAR 17S is a civilian variant of the military's Mark 17 rifle, featuring a short-stroke tappet gas system and ambidextrous controls for both left- and right-handed shooters. Its modular design, with a monolithic upper and open architecture, allows for easy component changes like barrel length and trigger modules.

Chapters

  1. 00:13Introduction to Sunday Gunday
  2. 00:19FN Test Range in Fredericksburg, VA
  3. 00:22Introduction to Jay Recto, FN Assault Weapons Manager
  4. 00:28FN SCAR 17S Overview
  5. 00:37SCAR 17S as Commercial Mark 17 Variant
  6. 00:51Short-Stroke Tapping System
  7. 01:01Adjustable and Extendable Buttstock
  8. 01:15Ambidextrous Controls Explained
  9. 01:24Monolithic Upper and Open Architecture
  10. 01:39Modular System Design
  11. 01:45Comparison to Military Version
  12. 01:55Where to Learn More: FN America.com
  13. 02:00Stay Tuned to American Hunter.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FN SCAR 17S?

The FN SCAR 17S is the civilian-market version of the FN Mark 17 rifle, which is currently fielded by U.S. Special Operations Command. It shares many of the same features as its military counterpart.

What are the key features of the FN SCAR 17S?

Key features include a short-stroke tappet gas system, ambidextrous controls (selector, magazine release, charging handle), an adjustable and foldable buttstock, and a monolithic upper receiver with an open architecture for modularity.

How modular is the FN SCAR 17S?

The SCAR 17S is highly modular, designed with an open architecture that allows for easy changes to components like barrel lengths, trigger modules, and buttstocks at the operator level, similar to the military version.

What is the main difference between the FN SCAR 17S and the military Mark 17?

The primary difference between the civilian FN SCAR 17S and the military FN Mark 17 is the absence of the full-auto capability, often referred to as the 'happy switch', on the civilian model.

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