Comparison of MR556 to HK416, PICS

[mikecleonard]

In that regard, which profile, if either of the two 416's, is referred to as a "SOCOM"?

The barrel profile on his 14.5" 416 is referred to as the SOCOM profile. His 10.5" 416 upper has the lighter profile.

[Brahma]

Does the 10.5" have a name, or just "lighter"... In other words, would I ask IGF for the "lighter" profile and would universally know what that is?

And what are the technical reasons for the differing, "blocky" cuts on the SOCOM? Harmonics?

[HKGuns]

Please don't quote with all the pictures included. That really isn't necessary.

[The Stig]

Wow. This was actually very informative. I thought I knew all the differences, and then I spot a few other minor ones I didn't notice before. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

[forFREEDOM]

Very cool, Saboteur! Thanks for the comparisons.

[Oreaopla]

Please don't quote with all the pictures included. That really isn't necessary.

I apologize for that. I'm using an iPad and was having trouble scrolling to remove the photos I didn't want.

[UMP45 ENTRY]

Nice pics! How come the finish on your 10.4" upper is like a brownish/gold? I guess HK had a bad batch of anodizing? I've seen a bunch like that so far. Do the newer production 14.5" 416's have the lighter profile barrel or SOCOM? I have a couple new 14.5" 416's coming in soon and I hope they're a newer date code.

[saboteur7271]

The 10.4" came that way to me, I think the packing grease kinda dried on it somewhat and discolored it.
It also gets shot far more than the 14.5", which I have only taken out once.
The 10.4" goes out a lot. :)

If you got your 14.5" guns direct from HK bond, I will almost guarantee they will be 2006 models like mine.
They have several they are trying to get rid of.

[Marksman1]

Great pics and very informative.
Thanks.

[G3Kurz]

Thank you for taking the time to post this, especially the barrel profiles under the stock. I have been waiting to see these so I know exactly what people are talking about. In that regard, which profile, if either of the two 416's, is referred to as a "SOCOM"?

This should be a "sticky"....

Thanks again!

+1
Sabotuer - well done!
The original HK416 10.4 inch barrels were of a "heavy" or "bull" profile and kind of took the first SOCOM users by surprize. They were the same barrels as the first test guns but were quickly disliked by the operators with the first deliveries due to the "excess" front end weight. In later deliveries HK shaved off some weight by lightenng the profile which became the new standard, and were retofitted onto some user guns. That is were the "SOCOM" comes from for the heavy barrels which are no longer made/used. Grams/ounces can make a big difference to those operators that have to move fast and need minimal weight equipment - ounces make pounds as they say.

G3Kurz