FN F2000

[unixronin]

Sweet.

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[zaitcev.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately, their front ejection system is patented, even though Russian A-91 did the same. So, it's an expensive gun. Also the kit is a little heavy by modern standards: 3.6kg dry, 4.2kg with grenade launcher: this is marginally more than "Century" series AK, and significantly more than XM-8. So while an impressive engineering feat, it is not likely to see a lot of use in major armies, IMHO.

[unixronin.livejournal.com]

I can't claim to be surprised it's patented. I'd be a little worried about ejection jams, myself, but presumably they've tested it thoroughly. I'm also not surprised it's expensive; the semi-auto, 16" P90 is apparently selling for $1400 for pre-orders.

Where it'll probably sell is in applications where the compact size outweighs the additional cost and slight additional weight.