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[fnfr3ger]

i just checked out the star website and i see that is has been released and that the msrp and some other pics are there so check it out : http://www.starairsoft.com/ for more information

greetings fnfr3ger

Edited by fnfr3ger, 15 September 2006 - 03:51 PM.

[fnfr3ger]

and i also saw that the site has changed : you now see pictures and prices and info about the weapon instead of just one picture

Edited by fnfr3ger, 15 September 2006 - 02:45 PM.

[SlickAxe]

pff 500 usd, quite a lot!

And the movies, omg! A shooting test from 1 meter distance :S

The 3 burst mode operates quite ok i think.

[Sysoosi]

Yay talk about a good test . That 500 USD is high, you guys should wait for the VFC.

EDIT: Oh right, that's Star's MSRP so it'll probably be less than that. If it's around 400USD like the AKSU STD, I might consider it.

Edited by Sysoosi, 15 September 2006 - 03:31 PM.

[Agent47]

holy cr4p that was quick...

[HKG36]

only 500.00 then subtract about 80.00 or 60.00 and that will be the retail price very tempting now.

[Topbanana]

Too bad it's a Star... I would hold out for the VFC for that price.

[Wraith18A]

Uhm, did you guys also notice that the the FNCs have four settings: safe, semi, 3-ROUND BURST and Auto?

If that's for real, then I want to be all up in it. Who uses the FNC? What's its history? I feel like I've never heard of this weapon...

Edited by Wraith18A, 16 September 2006 - 12:47 AM.

[Rapier]

Umm, that is why we are all going nuts over it. It uses the type 8 gearbox w/ mechanical 3rnd burst like the TM T89.

For a history of the gun you can look it up on worl.guns.ru

[mcde08]

does it take M16 series mags?


also one other question is this going to be like the other STARS and shoot 400fps out of the box? (in the USA)

Edited by mcde08, 16 September 2006 - 03:08 AM.

[Rapier]

Yup, STANAG compatable! Don't know about the stock power though. I should have one in my hands in a week or two though.

[fnfr3ger]

Uhm, did you guys also notice that the the FNCs have four settings: safe, semi, 3-ROUND BURST and Auto?

If that's for real, then I want to be all up in it.  Who uses the FNC?  What's its history?  I feel like I've never heard of this weapon...

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Warning ! long reply

it is used by the belgian army as the fnc ( with three round burst and semi , auto) , by the swedish army ( semi and auto) as the ak5 and by the indonesian army as the pindad ss1 ( semi , auto ( but i am not sure of this one ) )

and here is some info and short history
FN FNC assault rifle (Belgium)

Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Action: Gas operated, rotating bolt
Overall length: standard model 997 mm (776 mm with folded butt); "Para" model 911 mm / 680 mm
Barrel length: 449 mm (363 mm "Para" model)
Weight with empty magazine: 4.06 kg (3.81 kg "Para" model)
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds (accept all STANAG-compatible magazines)
Rate of fire: about 700 rounds per minute
Effective range: 450 meters

Following the market failure of their previous 5.56mm caliber assault rifle, the CAL, famous Belgian company Fabrique Nationale began to develop the new assault rifle for 5.56mm NATO cartridge in the early 1970s. The final design, called the FNC (Fabrique Nationale Carbine) was produced circa 1978 and was consequently adopted by the Belgian Armed forces. It was also adopted by Sweden and Indonesia, and both those countries purchased the licenses to build more or less modified FNC carbines at their own facilities. Swedish version is known as Bofors AK-5 and Indonesian version is known as Pindad SS1. The FNC also was sold to some police forces around the world, and, in limited numbers for civilians - as a "Sporter" model, limited to semi-automatic mode only.

The FNC is a sound design which accumulated best features from other famous designs, such as Kalashnikov AK-47, Colt/Armalite M16, and others.

FNC is a gas operated, selective fire, magazine fed weapon.

The gas drive and rotating bolt of FNC strongly resembles the AK-47 system, but adapted for more advanced production technologies such as CNC machining and with some modifications. The long stroke gas piston is located above the barrel and is linked to the bolt carrier. Unlike the AK-47, the gas piston rod could be separated from the bolt carrier when gun is disassembled. The gas system featured two-positions gas regulator (for normal or adverse conditions) and a separate gas cutoff, combined with folding rifle grenade sights. When grenade sights are raised into the ready position, the gas cutoff automatically blocks the gas supply to the action, allowing for safe launching of rifle grenades. Both gas cutoff and a grenade sight are located on the gas chamber, just behind the front sight. The now common rotating bolt has two massive lugs that locks into the barrel extension.

The receiver is made from two parts that are linked by two cross-pins. The receiver could be opened for disassembly and maintenance by removing the rear pin, so the parts could be hinged around the forward pin (which also can be removed to separate receiver parts). Upper receiver is made from stamped steel, the lower receiver, along with magazine housing, is made from aluminum alloy.

Barrel of the FNC is equipped with flash hider which also served as a rifle grenade launcher.

FNC is equipped with hooded post front sight and a flip-up, "L" shaped rear diopter sight with 2 settings, for 250 and 400 meters range.

The controls of the FNC consist of the 4-positions safety / mode selector switch on the left side of the receiver. Available modes are Safe, Single shot, 3-rounds bursts and Full automatic fire. The cocking handle is attached to the bolt carrier at the right side and does reciprocate with the bolt group when gun is fired. The rear part of the cocking handle slot, cut in the upper receiver for cocking handle, is covered by the spring-loaded cover which automatically opens by the handle when it goes back and automatically closes the opening when cocking handle returns forward.

FNC is equipped with side-folding buttstock, made of steel and covered by plastic. A solid, non-folding plastic butt is available as an option. The pistol handle and the forend are made from plastic. FNC is equipped with sling swivels and can be fitted with special bayonet or with adapter for US M7 knife-bayonet. FNC can be fed from any STANAG (NATO standard) compliant magazine, and issued with 30 rounds magazines. If required, FNC could be fitted with 4X telescope sight or various IR / night vision sights

Edited by fnfr3ger, 16 September 2006 - 08:41 AM.

[Sysoosi]

Rapier, are you sure that it uses the ver. 8 gearbox? I mean Star is known for light modification to the design. But if it is a ver. 8, it just keeps getting better.

[Habakure]

But, does it come with a carry case? If it does then the price will be similar to the SA80 here in the UK

[Ubar]

But, does it come with a carry case? If it does then the price will be similar to the SA80 here in the UK

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http://www.arniesairsoft.co.uk/forums/inde...ic=70347&st=160

[Sysoosi]

Have you guys noticed that the FNC info page says "2900g" and the info under "AEG" says 3.9kg (Shorty 3.8kg). I wonder which is true. You could explain the difference... I mean if the retail one has a metal gearbox, possibly steel, then it weighs a lot more. Or the externals may have more steel... or then it's just a typo.

Edited by Sysoosi, 16 September 2006 - 02:41 PM.

[That_One_Person]

I wanted one but after I found out it was like my Type 89 ugh...

Quote from me: "There is no way I am going to pay $188 USD more than what I payed for my Type 89 for a gun that some lazy people threw the gearbox that I have into their gun"

Edited by That_One_Person, 16 September 2006 - 02:13 PM.

[Sysoosi]

Why change it if it works?

[Maple-Leaf]

In case you hadbn't seen - they're both available now at Firesupport for £320.

[nieon]

real price compared to star msrp is around 7 to 10 , so it should cost around 350$ in HK