The SA-80

[Tanked]

I have read on numerous sights and articles about the poor performance of this weapon, however the latest version, the L85A2, seems to be a vast improvement. According to the wikipedia article http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SA-80 the gun outperformed the G36E, AK-101, M16 family and FAMAS G2 except that it was beaten by the AK-101 in the reliability tests. I'd like to know from anyone that has used the latest version of this gun if it really is as bad as its made out to be.

[[130pz.]Kading]

i have not used it, but i do know a lot about it despite that. the latest version is just as reliable as most other weapons. i think Paul Beaver (Janes defence annalist) said it best "It DOES work in the sand, just ask the Republican Gaurd."

[NoCoolOnesLeft]

Well, even though the SA-80 was poor in the fact that it jammed more than it shot, most people in the RAF and British Army have told me that the L85A2 is indeed a vast improvement. The AG36 Gren. Launcher attachment made by H&K (it's actually made for the G36 family but fits the new SA's) also recieved a decent welcome too.

I cant go into too much detail about the gun - but from the people I've talked to about it, they've said it's a reliable, accurate, easy to shoot gun and that the jamming stories are just 'myths'.

[jumjum]

I found the SA-80 highly reliable and more accurate than any other .223 cal (5.56 mm) weapon. In fact, I preferred it in almost all of my operations...in Ghost Recon. heh

[Jetro]

hate to thread high-jack for a second. but how does the famas G2 perform? I heard the orginal Famas is horrible.