It Was May, 1984...And Something Wonderful Happened...
https://i.imgur.com/uDEqLDw.jpg
Inflation Calculator says the same item today should cost about $1620. Given the SP5 has added a factory short Navy barrel, paddle mag and some other improvements I'd say the going rate of $2,600 isn't a terrible deal.
By 1984 I had just purchased a 91 and a 93 and simply couldn't swing the price of a 94. But man this is the one I wanted.
It Was May, 1984...And Something Wonderful Happened...
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Originally Posted by
SteyrAUG
https://i.imgur.com/uDEqLDw.jpg
Inflation Calculator says the same item today should cost about $1620. Given the SP5 has added a factory short Navy barrel, paddle mag and some other improvements I'd say the going rate of $2,600 isn't a terrible deal.
By 1984 I had just purchased a 91 and a 93 and simply couldn't swing the price of a 94. But man this is the one I wanted.
I saw the same ad and ordered it direct from HK. I ordered a P7 as well. I’m pleased that I’ve still got both. Unfortunately I sold an HK93 to pay for supplies when I went back to college in 87 and I sold an FNC in 1989.
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It Was May, 1984...And Something Wonderful Happened...
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Originally Posted by
sundance435
Ouch, I'd surely miss the FNC if I'd had one. I remember them still being around $1800-2000 when the ban ended in '04. I wish I'd picked one up then instead of the money I wasted on garbage ARs.
I had mixed feelings for the FNC. I think the upper receiver was the best implementation of a twin lug long stroke gas system I’ve seen (Garland -> AK -> FNC lineage). The lower was unfortunately lacking. It had no bevel for the magazine, no fence around the magazine release, and no last round bolt hold open.
Being an engineer I wanted it to be perfect. [emoji19]
I have a SCAR 16 that makes up for those lower receiver shortcomings, but I still prefer the two lug long stroke upper of the FNC.
I would like to have a para style stock from my old FNC carbine on the SCAR 16 also. It was the best folding stock I’ve ever had. Rigid when extended and easy to use.