Let's don't forget about the GROT
modularity… paradox. The military
demanded a modular rifle but uti-
lizes that modularity at a "-17 on
a scale of 1 to 10." The modular de-
sign adds weight and complexity,
which is only justifiable if soldiers
actually get the conversion kits or
modular parts. They don't. Howe-
ver, the modular architecture does
make factory upgrades easier to
implement.
Assessment
The MSBS/GROT A3 upgrades
are positive, especially the front-
-accessible gas system. I also re-
commend Fabryka Broni include a
torque wrench set to 23-24 Nm in
every crate. One unit reported that
properly torquing the barrels elimi-
nated all loosening issues.
However, sticking to the 16" barrel
is a mistake, especially since the
army plans to issue suppressors
for GROT rifles. A 16" barrel with a
can is a musket or a spear. It ruins
the balance and maneuverability. In
a Ukraine-style conflict, that length
is a liability.
MPS Pistol Evolution
Figurski also detailed the road-
map for the Modular Pistol System
(MPS, check out the story of MPS
designing process in separate ar-
ticle).
The MPS Army variant was unve-
iled. It features a new polymer grip
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