Strykervet
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I didn't know they pinned the hider and called it a brake... And now that you mention the design, it makes me wonder if was made to pass the 94 ban. Pretty slick if it were, because the thumbhole stocks were the worst (the ones that were made to appease the ridiculous ban, that it).Im not sure what the threading is underneath, as Ive never removed the brake (its pinned in place), but I do recall reading that its NOT standard AR-type threading. I believe any muzzle device that will fit an FAL will fit the FS2000.
Interesting tidbit - the FS2000 is completely manufactured and shipped from Belgium. Unlike some other military style rifles, the FS2000 doesnt have to be modified state-side to comply with import restrictions. It might look scary, but its technically got a thumbhole stock, the muzzle device is a brake, not a flash hider, and it ships with a standard AR type 10 round mag. In theory, its a "sporting" rifle in every sense of the legal definition. Hehehe
I have picked these up and been interested in them... I disassembled one at a store once to see how it was made. Looks like the Glock of the rifle world --reliable, functional to the hilt, but with a less than nice trigger. Which was the only reason I didn't get one.
On the other hand, the design of the trigger mechanism does leave room for improvement. If one were so inclined, I'd bet a much better trigger could be designed. That said, it did have a better feel to the trigger than any other bullpup I have handled.
The only thing I couldn't figure out is how to IMT with this rifle...