Talk:Heckler & Koch HK416 rifle series

Additional Variants

Heckler & Koch HK416 D10RS with 10.4 inch barrel - 5.56x45mm NATO

Heckler & Koch HK416C ultra-compact carbine with 9" barrel - 5.56x45mm NATO

Heckler & Koch HK417 Prototype utilizing G3 magazines - 7.62x51mm NATO

Heckler & Koch G28, standard version - 7.62x51mm NATO

Heckler & Koch G28, patrol version - 7.62x51mm NATO

Heckler & Koch HK416 with M320 grenade launcher - 5.56x45mm NATO / 40x46mm

Discussion

"See Also

   * M4A1 Firearm from which the HK416 was derived. "

As far as i know the 416/417 rifles are based on the M16/AR15 series ONLY in looks and are using similar interiors like the G36

Utter bullshit you are spewing there as even H&K admits publically that the M416 is simply an improved M4A1 carbine. The gas piston system may possibly be adapted from that of a G36 to work on an M4 but that is all. Rockwolf66 19:50, 25 March 2010 (UTC)

And the gas piston on the G36 was derived from the AR-18. Spartan198 07:17, 3 December 2011 (CST)

The HK 416 WAS meant to be a improved M4A1 from the get go!

They brought on board Larry Vickers a former Delta Force operative to help design the HK416. And it was always intended to be an improved M4A1. --cool-breeze 16:28, 5 July 2011 (CDT)

HK 416c

someone who has an idea of the engine of imfdb.org has to add the new HK 416c http://www.heckler-koch.com/HKWebText/detailProd/1928/475/4/19 at least the pictures would be great to upload!!

It should probably be in a movie first...but yeah cool design.--Spades of Columbia 15:56, 26 August 2010 (UTC)

If it was used in a movie or video game. If not, then no. Spartan198 06:54, 3 December 2011 (CST)

M27 IAR

Are there any differences between the normal HK416 and the M27 IAR, or that's just the U.S. Army name of the gun, like the M1014 is the M4 Super 90's ?? - bozitojugg3rn4ut 03:26, 20 August 2011 (CDT)

I think it's a HK416 with a longer barrel and handguard. Some guys in the U.S. Military (I think the Marines) got the okay from the high-ups or whoever to get these under the guise of new "SAWs" (Squad Automatic Weapons) but the Marines actually use them as assault rifles, lol. I think that's how the story goes, I just remembered it off the top of my head, shows you how much the U.S. Military wants HK416s.

Heckler & Koch M27 IAR

Heckler & Koch HK416 with 14.5 inch barrel

- Mr. Wolf 07:40, 20 August 2011 (CDT)

Here is the Wikipedia article on the M27 IAR: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M27_Infantry_Automatic_Rifle

Apparently the weapon was adopted by the Marine Corps as a replacement for the M249 SAW. The main differences are a heavier barrel to handle prolonged automatic firing and a bayonet lug. It is rated for 20 & 30-round STANAG box magazines, but tests are underway on higher-capacity magazines such as the beta-C drum mag. It also has a slower rate of fire; 560 to 640 rounds per minute vs. 700 to 900 rpm with the HK416. Orca1 9904 02:03, 1 October 2011 (CDT)

A supplement for the M249, not a replacement. There's no way in HFIL that a magazine-fed weapon could replace a belt-fed automatic weapon in the suppression fire role. If the Corps wanted to lessen reliance on the SAW, just put FA lowers on M16A4s and M4s and be done with it. Why do you think SOF don't use a SAW? Because all of their weapons are capable of full auto. I don't see why they didn't give this an M1918A3 designation, since it's just BAR 2.0. Maybe they should replace their M16s with M1 Garands and their M4s with M1 carbines, considering this backwards motion that procurement is taking. Spartan198 07:14, 3 December 2011 (CST)

The M27 IAR was meant as a prolonged Automatic Rifle not a Light Machine Gun. - Mr. Wolf 09:51, 4 December 2011 (CST)

In application, there really isn't any difference between the two. Spartan198 15:05, 5 December 2011 (CST)

As an Automatic Rifle it has only 2 inches on the standard HK416's barrel length. Sure, without a belt-feed it can still feed casket- or drum-magazines, but those usually don't net you more than a 100 rounds maximum. And for maximum accuracy wouldn't you need the full 20-inch barrel? Or would they rather use M16A4s for that? --Mazryonh 11:05, 4 December 2011 (CST)

Stock options for the HK Rifle series

All the photos or depictions I've seen for this rifle series depict them with telescoping M4-style buttstocks. Of course it can use a fixed buttstock, but if this rifle is based on the G36 then it stands to reason that it should be able to use the same buttstocks as a G36 can, such as a folding buttstock or just a buttcap. Wouldn't those units issued HK416s/HK417s want the added versatility of a folding buttstock if they're going to be travelling in a vehicle a lot? What about a combination folding/telescoping buttstock seen on the LR-300 rifles? --Mazryonh 05:19, 23 October 2011 (CDT)

Only the bolt and gas system are from the G36, the outside is (mostly) just like a M4A1 Carbine. A G36 stock would not fit on a M4/M16 why would it fit a HK416, I'm surprised you don't see that. :| - Mr. Wolf 16:12, 23 October 2011 (CDT)

In any case, the G36 gas system has no need for a receiver extension (that big cylindrical thing sticking out the back if you remove a standard AR-15's buttstock) that precludes folding buttstocks. I suppose the standard M4 telescoping stock was kept for familiarity's sake, but for those who can afford to train to adapt to the difference, I'm very surprised that HK didn't go all the way and introduce a folding stock for maximum compactness. It's not exactly rocket science to make and attach a folding buttstock securely to a rifle that can take it, and this is why I'm confused as to why I haven't seen one yet for an HK416. --Mazryonh 19:06, 23 October 2011 (CDT)

Well, this is what the U.S. Military wanted. :\ Most other gas-piston ARs still have the buffer-tube too. P.S. I think you meant "buffer-tube" not "receiver extension" - Mr. Wolf 19:49, 23 October 2011 (CDT)

The bolt in an HK416 isn't from the G36, it differs very little from an AR-15 bolt. [1] For that reason, it does require a buffer tube and can't take a folding stock. Spartan198 06:59, 3 December 2011 (CST)

Yes, it seems from this flash animation that the HK416 still (regrettably) uses a buffer tube. I still don't know why they didn't go "whole hog" for the HK416/417 since "compactness, compactness, compactness" seems to be the order of the day, since a folding buttstock makes it even shorter (without sacrificing range or accuracy like shortening a barrel does). And the G36 (according to a newer photo of an additional variant on this wiki) also had a combination buttstock earlier. Was it to make the field-stripping/maintenance process similar enough to the M4 carbine so those used to it could transition without any further training? --Mazryonh 10:57, 4 December 2011 (CST)

Because it's what Delta wanted. The point of the HK416 was to be just an upgraded M4. No more, no less. If Delta want folding stocks, I'd imagine they have a number of G36Cs (and now SCAR-L/H) laying around in their armory to use. It's pretty safe to assume that top tier units like Delta and DEVGRU have access to virtually any weapon they could ever want to use. Spartan198 15:01, 5 December 2011 (CST)

^ I agree ---P226 21:26, 5 December 2011 (CST)

RIS

Can you switch out the stock RIS on this rifle for another AR15 RIS? Are they compatable?---P226 19:29, 6 December 2011 (CST)

The 416's RIS is proprietary, its attachment system is different and it has to sit higher because of the piston. Dover500 20:11, 6 December 2011 (CST)

There is a rail system made by Geissele for the standard AR-15 that fits the 416. --Recon42 11:13, 22 June 2012 (CDT)Recon42

French Army

Interesting article on The Firearm Blog mentions the French Army may have decided on the HK 416 to replace the FAMAS. If it's true that would make the French the second army after the Norwegians to do so. --Charon68 21:14, 15 August 2012 (CDT)

That makes me wonder what was wrong with the FAMAS myself. --Mazryonh 21:33, 15 August 2012 (CDT)

A few things. First I need to clarify that the Army still uses the F1 model, only the Nay adopted the G2, so if nothing else the Army is using a weapon without a STANAG magazine well that has the wrong rifling twist for the NATO SS109 round. Fundamentally though I believe there are problems with the operating system of the FAMAS. It has a lever delayed blowback design which is very rough on the cartridge and kept tearing up regular brass in testing, hence they needed to use specially made steel cased ammunition. So basically the problem is one of compatibility with the rifle hacing to use a different magazine, cartridge case and bullet to other NATO countries. --commando552 03:58, 16 August 2012 (CDT)

This may be a bit of confusion with the fact that French special forces use the 416. The Wierd It 07:34, 16 August 2012 (CDT)

I'm not convinced by that article either, as I'm fairly sure there would have to be an open competition first. Also I vaguely remember reading something that the plant was to start the process of selecting a new standard rifle in 2013, and yet suddenly they have come up with a rifle without a selection process. My guess is that if anything this is going to be the "standard" special forces weapon as currently they use quite an array (off the top of my head they have 416s, FN SCARs, SIG SG550/1/2s and H&K G36s). Further down the line it would make it a top contender to replace the FAMAS, but don't think this is happening yet. --commando552 08:24, 16 August 2012 (CDT)

Yeah but you have to remember this isn't the US where there is prolonged testing, bids and counterbids and calls for an investigation. European defense acquisition standards might be different from the US and, besides, this is for a relatively 'low ticket' item and not a multi-billion dollar platform purchase like the F-35 or a new artillery piece. --Charon68 20:39, 16 August 2012 (CDT)

Still the report just says that the 416 was adopted and not why. There were reports that the French were holding a competition for the replacement of the FAMAS in 2013. In this competition the firearms that were being considered that I know of were the 416, SCAR, G36, F90, and maybe the ARX 160 (can't remember if it was on the list or not); so you would expect to here something about why one weapon was selected over the others. Dover500 21:27, 16 August 2012 (CDT)

Coharie Arms CA-415

Does anyone know if this weapon is actually available yet? The first I heard of the CA-415 was nearly three years ago now, and it doesn't seem to be sold at any online firearms retailers I've seen. However, Coharie has clearly sold some of their CA-415s to The Specialists, Ltd. in New York (which are now showing up in recent episodes of Person of Interest and Burn Notice), so I figure that it must have gone into production. Anyone know the deal? -MT2008 (talk) 12:23, 9 December 2012 (EST)

Not sure, but I think the upper is actually made by Titan Defense, and the assembly and lower is done by Coharie. The old Titan Defense site is gone, and the only one i can find now is an "in construction" one with a copyright date of 2011, so I think TD might have gone out of business. If this is the case, then CA wouldn't have a source for their uppers any more, and hence no more CA-415s. --commando552 (talk) 13:10, 9 December 2012 (EST)

417 Magazine Options

Is it compatible with the magazines of other 7.62mm ARs such as the SR-25 and AR-10? Spartan198 (talk) 01:38, 26 March 2013 (EDT)

Seeing as how the other two are also 7.62x51mm NATO I don't see why not in a pinch. --DeltaOne (talk) 11:29, 26 March 2013 (EDT)