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From: jordan@greipa.UUCP (Jordan K. Hubbard)
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Subject: mod.rec.guns (re: 1:2, assault weapons)
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Date: Mon, 26-Aug-85 17:02:55 EDT
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Author: pesnta!pesnta!hplabs!oliveb!olivee!gnome

Article: 8:15

Regarding a request for info on AUG, XGI or HK91 (mod.rec.guns 1:2).
I only have first-hand information on the HK-9N series.

Even though they have been called the "state of the art" in assault
rifles, they do have some drawbacks.

1) The collapsible-stock versions have a tendency to spray oil
   onto your face when positioned for through-the-sight firing.
   This is due to leakage around the buffer plate bolt (?) on
   the rear of the gun.  The plastic stock version doesn't have
   this problem.

2) The complex "roller bolt" and retarded gas system is very
   smooth in it's operation but cannot be used with lead
   (unjacketted) bullets.  As with other gas-op guns, unjacketted
   bullets cause clogging problems in the gas port.  This also
   means better cleaning practices and avoiding low-cost
   corrosive ammo.

Aside of that, they are fine semi-autos.  I tend to have more
faith in the straight blowback operated assault weapons like
the UZI, MAC and KG-99 series.  These have their own problems,
mostly centering around the clip and feed area.  This basically
can be halted by staying with the weapon's favorite brand of ammo
(a typical semi-auto thing to do).

Hope this helps.

Gary