The Heckler & Koch G36 (Gewehr 36) is an assault rifle designed in the early 1990s by German weapons manufacturer Heckler & Koch. It is chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO, and replaced the heavier G3 battle rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm. [1] The G36 was accepted into service with the Bundeswehr in 1997. [2]

The G36 is an indirect gas-operated weapon with rotating bolt head in calibre 5.56 mm x 45 NATO. The receiver of the G36 is made of glass-fibre reinforced polymer, resulting in a low overall weight... Probably the most outstanding feature of the G36 is its extraordinarily high reliability.

Apr 7, 2025 · The New HK G36 22LR. Fast forward to March 2025, and HK USA gave everyone a bit of a surprise: the G36.22LR is back, billed as a “new” offering with an MSRP of $679. Partnering once again with Umarex, HK has resurrected the gun, this time under the full HK banner instead of through Walther.

Apr 5, 2025 · The G36 .22 LR mimics the centerfire G36 rifle (pictured) used by military and law enforcement personnel around the world. The H&K G36 .22 LR has an MSRP of $679. For more information, see the ...

Apr 3, 2025 · Originally adopted by the Bundeswehr in 1997 and chambered for the 5.56 NATO rifle cartridge, the HK G36 has become an icon of modern military infantry rifles due to its range of features that ...

The Heckler & Koch G36 chambered in .22 LR is a semi-automatic rifle designed for recreational shooting and training. Featuring a 16.1" barrel and a lightweight polymer frame, this rifle offers a 20-round magazine capacity, perfect for high-volume shooting.

With its folding stock and polymer-reinforced receiver, the G36 carries discreetly, and is maneuverable when deployed, even in confined spaces. Low recoil in all fire modes and intuitive, fully ambidextrous controls lead to ease of training and employment.

From its ability to fire with a folded stock, to modular furniture, short-throw selector, and trail-blazing use of polymer, the combat-proven G36 continues to serve today, protecting freedom across NATO. HK has once again partnered with Umarex of Germany to offer this realistic rimfire rifle version of the iconic G36 rifle.

Mar 24, 2025 · Georgia-based HK USA announced last week that it is bringing in a rimfire variant of the now-classic G36 rifle design. The futuristic-looking HK50 rifle design was adopted by the German Army in...

Mar 24, 2025 · Heckler & Koch, a global leader in small arms, is excited to announce the release of the new G36 .22 LR. Since adoption by the German Bundeswehr in 1997, the iconic G36 has been the gold standard modern rifles continue to emulate.