![]() ![]() Some claim that the bolt-catch/release was inspired by, or copied from, the Robinson Armament XCR (which was developed as direct competition to the FN SCAR during the SOCOM SCAR program). Design features from the Armalite AR-18 ( short-stroke gas system), the FN SCAR (upper receiver, charging handle location), the Heckler & Koch G36 and XM8 (wide use of polymer components), and the M16/ AR-15 (trigger pack, barrel, fire control group) were present. The original Magpul Masada's design represented a combination of several recent assault rifle designs, incorporating what was considered by its designers to be the best features of each in a single, lightweight, modular rifle. It was also part of the Individual Carbine competition to replace the M4. The goal of the Industry Day was to review current carbine technology prior to writing formal requirements for a future replacement for the M4 Carbine. Army officials during an invitation-only Industry Day on November 13, 2008. The Remington ACR was one of the weapons displayed to U.S. ![]() Hence, Remington Arms is responsible for the selective fire version of the ACR, while Bushmaster Firearms International is responsible for the semi-automatic only version. However, Remington Arms is contracted to manufacture the rifle for the US military and US law enforcement agencies, in which it is known as the Remington ACR. In late January 2008, Bushmaster Firearms International entered into a licensing agreement with Magpul whereby Bushmaster would take over production, future development, and sales of the Masada. The ACR ( Adaptive Combat Rifle) is a modular assault rifle designed by Magpul Industries of Austin, Texas, and was known initially as the Masada. ![]() Magpul MBUS and integrated Picatinny rail provided for various optical sights ![]()
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