Originally Posted by
SteyrAUG
It has some advantages over AR platforms, but in my opinion they are minor. But more to the point my SIG 550 series dances circles around it, especially my 551-2 SWAT (especially suppressed). I couldn't get my SCAR to perform anywhere even close to my SIGs. And while we are at it, my HK 93 was generally more accurate and also suppresses well. The 93 might not be as handy or as light, but with the lightweight keymod rails they make now even that rifle is pretty close. The downside is obviously optics options and mag changes aren't as fast unless you own a 33 or 33k. The upside is the HK rifle is far more robust and durable.
I guess what disappoints me most about the SCAR is what is should have been. It really should have been FN's crown jewel and the rifle that changed everything, but it wasn't. And that's really a shame because FN is a very capable designer and weapon manufacturer, but every so often they come up short.