Any AR-10 CARBINES in use by our Armed Forces yet?

[Mike_in_FL]

Sorry to shout in the subject line but specifically asking if any known group is using a carbine version of the SR25/M110/AR-10 in either Afghanistan or Iraq? Or have they been used at all?

Not asking about 5.56 SPR/DMR whatever or the re-issued M14s. It seems like I heard mention of somebody "Special" using carbines in .308/7.62. Thanks in advance for either confirming or denying.

 

[dmg308]

Re: Any AR-10 CARBINES in use by our Armed Forces yet?

The knights carbine is used by us and the LMT MWS has been adopted by the Britts

 

[jpach]

Re: Any AR-10 CARBINES in use by our Armed Forces yet?

O boy, the illegal things I would do for one of these

 

[MK14 SEI]

Re: Any AR-10 CARBINES in use by our Armed Forces yet?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jpach</div><div class="ubbcode-body">O boy, the illegal things I would do for one of these

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About $6K without optics

 

[Hi Speed]

Re: Any AR-10 CARBINES in use by our Armed Forces yet?

In A word NO! There are variants of the 5.56 fielded in units that are packing 2 uppers, one carbine and one sass upper. This configuration has done very well and it's just a matter of time before units can logistically afford to do so. trials have already been done yet I no not of the results.


Jpach: You had better get in line. Many gallons of drool have spilled over that there boom stick. Maybe a black op is in the future. Any takers?http://cdn.snipershide.com/snipershide.com/forum/images/icons/default/wink.gif

 

[bikemancs]

Re: Any AR-10 CARBINES in use by our Armed Forces yet?

I have seen a few of the KACs in service here in Iraq.

 

[jpach]

Re: Any AR-10 CARBINES in use by our Armed Forces yet?

Delete

 

[BCP]

Re: Any AR-10 CARBINES in use by our Armed Forces yet?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: H2O MAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

About $6K without optics

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C'mon, it's only 4500$ on sale hahaha. Personally I think the LMT carbine is the way to go for something like that - if money is no object then yeah KAC but LMT makes a fine weapon too. I got to handle one the other day and it was impressive although a little heavy.

 

[jpach]

Re: Any AR-10 CARBINES in use by our Armed Forces yet?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BCP</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: H2O MAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

About $6K without optics

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C'mon, it's only 4500$ on sale hahaha. Personally I think the LMT carbine is the way to go for something like that - if money is no object then yeah KAC but LMT makes a fine weapon too. I got to handle one the other day and it was impressive although a little heavy. </div></div>

The LMT is definitely the way to go. I have one and I shot it for the second time this past weekend. Banging steel at 600 was no problem. Same with not so big rocks at 700. Thats as far as my range goes though, so Ill have to go to another one with more distance.

 

[BCP]

Re: Any AR-10 CARBINES in use by our Armed Forces yet?

POF 16" is another good choice I have seen a few used ones go for 2k-ish. After holding the LMT I like it a little more though.

 

[Silver_Bullet_00]

Re: Any AR-10 CARBINES in use by our Armed Forces yet?

The SCAR Heavy is a 308/ NATO 7.62 and being used by certain special-ops.

There is another variant of the scar for 5.56 and 7.62x39.

Haven't heard of SCAR being used with 7.62x39, FN made it for battle pickups.

 

[Sapper524]

Re: Any AR-10 CARBINES in use by our Armed Forces yet?

M110 SASS comes to mind ...

 

[MK14 SEI]

Re: Any AR-10 CARBINES in use by our Armed Forces yet?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BCP</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: H2O MAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

About $6K without optics

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C'mon, it's only 4500$ on sale hahaha. </div></div>

I'm sure it an awesome weapon, but it's a bit pricey even
on sale and hard for me to tell if it's worth the extra $$.

 

[hypertex]

Re: Any AR-10 CARBINES in use by our Armed Forces yet?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: H2O MAN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">About $6K without optics

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IIRC firms cannot sell to the public for less than the military contract price. Give it a few years, when the AR10 spec is finalized and the really large orders start to be placed by DoD. KAC will have to contract out production to meet the contract. Same situation as an aircraft contract.

In the 80s, the replacement cost of an M16 was $165, about 1/3 of the street price of an AR15 at that time.

 

[Silver_Bullet_00]

Re: Any AR-10 CARBINES in use by our Armed Forces yet?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sapper524</div><div class="ubbcode-body">M110 SASS comes to mind ... </div></div>
Yep the M110 AKA SASS
Seen them training with them for urban combat situations.

 

[KevinB-KAC]

Re: Any AR-10 CARBINES in use by our Armed Forces yet?

There has been considerable interest in our 16" M110 Carbine.

I know some would like to have it as an option for Rangers and SF ODA’s, and other SOF entities.