How much does a SA80 A3 cost?

The cost of the SA80 A3 upgrade, of an initial 5,000 weapons, is estimated at £4.4 million (ex VAT).

Can Civilians Buy SA80?

No, not the version used by the British Army (The L85A2). There is a cadet version, which is bolt action, named the L98A1. A very small number (Probably less than 100) of these were sold to the US civilian market.

Is the SA80 a good gun?

Like so much from the era, the SA80 represented sleek modernity. But problems plagued the SA80, which is still in service in a variety of configurations. To be fair, some British soldiers say the L85A2 — the most recent incarnation of the SA80 assault rifle — is reliable most of the time.

Do the SAS use the SA80?

The SAS can select any firearms they want to fulfill their missions, but they refuse to use the SA80. The Royal Marines in Afghanistan are also swapping the SA80 for the Canadian-made C8 Diemaco, a version of the Colt M-16A3. Further, the SA80 is a failure as an export weapon.

Why is the SA80 so bad?

Specific complaints included: the poor quality plastic furniture fell apart and the gun was damaged easily; the magazine release catch was easily knocked accidentally and dropped the magazine; the catch on the top cover over the gas mechanism was too weak and constantly popped open, so it had to be taped down; only 26– …

Are bullpups worse?

Bullpups are notorious for not being accurate, but just like any other rifle, if you put a good barrel on it, it’ll shoot better. From personal experience, many bullpups shoot around 1.5 MOA, which is well under minute-of-man. So if used for the intended design as a battle rifle, bullpup accuracy is acceptable.

Are bullpups more dangerous?

Bullpups are, in general, not good engineering. Bullpup designs are mechanically more complex, requiring a long trigger linkage, and control system linkages. This seriously degrades both control feel, and reliability, and increases bulk and weight (there may be engineering solutions to this problem).

Can the SA80 be fired left handed?

The SA80 is impossible to fire left handed. The overall ergonomics of the firearm are such that they allow for a fairly easy transition for left handed shooters to switch. They are simply taught how to fire right handed.

What weapon will replace the SA80?

However, a spokesman for the Royal Navy defended the SA80 rifle, telling the Independent: “The SA-80 is a highly capable weapon which remains the individual infantry weapon of choice across the armed forces.”

Why bullpups are a bad idea?

Bullpup rifles are generally difficult to make ambidextrous (with a few exceptions, like the Steyr AUG) Bullpup rifles have some reliability foibles, either not being protected enough from dirt ingress to being too well protected that it becomes difficult to field strip or even clear a jam (F2000 comes to mind)

Do bullpups have more recoil?

Bullpups are shorter than rifles chambered in the same caliber but they weigh about the same as a generalization. However, most of the weight is back toward your shoulder and it seems to be easier to handle recoil. That said you can have significantly more muzzle flip depending upon the bull pup.