at the same time an improved, enhanced classical layout rifle was presented, with:
• revised lower receiver, trigger guard;
• revised hold-open release handles;
• magazine well opening revised to ensure smooth functioning with certain non-standard magazines, like the surefire
60-rounder quad;;
• the new safety-selector levers exchangeable with cots counterparts to enhance the range of rifle personalization;
• new safety, revised along the hk 'european' lines, i.e. allowing putting safety on with the hammer de-cocked – the original
mechanism conformed the 'american' standard, whereas you had to cock the hammer to put the safety on;
• the integral pistol grip was replaced with one compatible with cots pistol grips for m4 and the like;
• the cocking handle was canted down, to avoid bumping hand into sights mounted on the flat top 1913 rail.
much of these revisions were already incorporated into the bullpup rifle, as well.
the revised MSBS-5,56k worked even better than the predecessor (both styles were at hand for ready comparison) – and the development
of the ergonomic details is not yet deemed finished, although the next improvements seem to be mostly of cosmetic importance – and i for
one can't honestly find with it anything to blame already. and the change towards the cOtS-compatible components, opening the field for
easy customization is a really good idea. at times of ubiquitous internet access, each soldier can right any wrong he/she finds with the issue
rifle – without incurring additional burden unto the already suffering taxpayers.
previous version MSBS-5,56k revised version MSBS-5,56k
