Jan 15, 2020 · i love every bit about my famas other than proprietary mags, lever delayed blowback, and bullpup length of pull.

The FAMAS (French: Fusil d'Assaut de la Manufacture d'Armes de Saint-Étienne, lit. 'Assault rifle from the Saint-Étienne Weapon Factory') is a bullpup assault rifle designed and manufactured in France by MAS in 1978. It is known by French troops as Le Clairon (The Bugle) due to its distinctive shape. [4][5]

Oct 22, 2020 · It turns out the culturally protective French military is set to ditch its iconic FAMAS rifle for a German-made M4 variant that’s a favorite among U.S. special operations forces and is based on the popular Stoner design American troops have used since the Vietnam War.

Jan 15, 2020 · But is a bullpup rifle or you or would you be better off with a conventional rifle? We’ll discuss the pros and cons of each to help you choose a rifle. A Quick History. In the 1950s, the sight radius problem was solved with the evolution of …

Dec 22, 2023 · Did it has any problems or issues during its service ? If not why didn't the people who made FAMAS just make a standard non bullpup AR-15 like version with the delayed blowback system ?

I dunno what the OP was referring to but the main weapon of the Gundam NT-1 is a de-bullpup'd FAMAS. Here's a clearer picture.

Nov 23, 2011 · The French FAMAS rifle has been a disaster. Its delayed blowback action is powerful enough to rip apart regular NATO brass-cased 5.56x45mm cases and its rifling does not stabilize the modern 5.56mm NATO bullets.

Dec 11, 2023 · I wish the French would send us their FAMAS parts kits. It's an interesting rifle. The G2 took AR mags & could handle M855.

Nov 10, 2024 · Today, we’re going to talk about the iconic FAMAS rifle from France, a Bullpup design that has been in service for over 40 years. We’ll explore why France decided to move away from the FAMAS and adopt the HK 416 rifle instead.

Jun 29, 2021 · France is phasing out its FAMAS assault rifle which entered service with the French military in 1977 but what is its legacy over the last 45 years? During its time in service, the rifle has seen significant upgrades and action in several conflicts around the world.