Wat’s Carbon Water-N-Stuff Thread - Concepts In Iron And Wood!!!

[Wat_Tyler]

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[Wat_Tyler]

The FN MAG58: A Global Standard in General-Purpose Machine Guns

The FN MAG (Mitrailleuse d'Appui Général), also known as the MAG58, is one of the most enduring and widely used general-purpose machine guns (GPMG) in the world. Developed in Belgium in the early 1950s by Ernest Vervier at Fabrique Nationale (FN), the MAG has seen service with over 80 countries since its official adoption in 1958. Its exceptional reliability, modularity, and powerful 7.62x51mm NATO chambering have made it a mainstay on battlefields from Vietnam to Ukraine.

Origins and Design​

The FN MAG was designed by combining proven components from earlier weapons: the Browning M1918 BAR’s locking mechanism and the MG 42's feed and trigger mechanisms. This hybrid approach resulted in a rugged, gas-operated, belt-fed machine gun that fires from an open bolt. Its long-stroke gas piston system and chrome-lined barrel ensure durability and sustained fire capability.

Key Specifications​

• Weight: 11.8 kg
• Length: 1,263 mm
• Cartridge: 7.62x51mm NATO
• Rate of Fire: 650–1,000 rounds/min
• Effective Range: 800 m (bipod), up to 1,800 m (tripod)
• Feed System: M13 disintegrating or DM1 non-disintegrating belt

Global Combat Record​

From its early use in the Congo Crisis to the most recent Russo-Ukrainian War, the MAG has earned a reputation for reliability in extreme conditions. It has been used in numerous major conflicts including the Vietnam War, Yom Kippur War, Falklands War, Gulf War, Iraq War, and Afghanistan. Its variants serve infantry, vehicle, aircraft, and naval roles.

Variants and Global Production​

Numerous countries have developed localized versions of the MAG under license:

• United Kingdom: L7A1 and L7A2 variants with improved barrels and optics compatibility. The L7A2 remains in widespread use, replacing earlier weapons like the Bren and Vickers.
• Canada: C6 GPMG and updated C6A1 FLEX with polymer stock and Picatinny rails.
• Sweden: Ksp 58 series adapted for both infantry and armored vehicle use.
• United States: M240 series, including the M240B, M240L (lightweight titanium version), and M240G used by the Marines.
• Indonesia: SM2 series for infantry and coaxial roles.
• Turkey: PMT-76/57A, produced under the National Machinegun Project.
• China: Unlicensed versions like the CS/LM1 and XY 7.62x51.

British Service: L7A1 and L7A2​

The L7 series replaced the Vickers and Bren guns in British service. The L7A2 features a 10-position gas regulator and options for optical day/night sights. It can be tripod-mounted for sustained fire and is capable of indirect fire support up to 2,700 meters. Other British variants include the L8 for vehicles and the L20A1 for aircraft.

Features and Firepower​

The FN MAG’s quick-change barrel system, adjustable gas regulator, and modular components make it adaptable to a wide range of combat scenarios. Its ability to maintain a high rate of fire with excellent accuracy has made it ideal for suppression, defense, and support roles.
Modern enhancements include MIL-STD-1913 rails for optics, polymer furniture, and compatibility with various mounts and fire control systems. The MAG can be fired from bipods, tripods, or vehicle mounts, and continues to be a weapon of choice for militaries worldwide.

Conclusion​

More than 65 years since its introduction, the FN MAG58 continues to dominate the GPMG category. Its blend of simplicity, power, and reliability has stood the test of time, and ongoing modernization efforts ensure that it will remain relevant on future battlefields for decades to come.

 

[HisArpy]

Oh hey cool I posted this in the wrong thread!

But you learned something nifty by the doing.

Moral of the story; it's never wrong unless it hurts someone.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

There's an opportunity over there.


Pity, it's disguised as work.


Fuck that, I'ma seize it anyway.


By the . . . .

 

[LLCox]

 

[LLCox]

Oh hey cool I posted this in the wrong thread!

No this is the perfect thread.

 

[HisArpy]

There's an opportunity over there.


Pity, it's disguised as work.


Fuck that, I'ma seize it anyway.


By the . . . .

...short hairs?

 

[Rebel5soul]

Federal law prohibiting firearm purchases by 18-20 year olds declared unconstitutional and the ruling now stands as the US Solicitor General has declined to file cert. with SCOTUS.

Yet another win.

 

[Brains_N_Boobs]

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[Wat_Tyler]

No this is the perfect thread.

It really is. It has everything.


It used to have more, so there's that.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

...short hairs?

I had another thought.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Federal law prohibiting firearm purchases by 18-20 year olds declared unconstitutional and the ruling now stands as the US Solicitor General has declined to file cert. with SCOTUS.

Yet another win.

Looks like the Senate may have fucked up the short arms thingies in the bill it's busy gutting.



Fucking cunts!!!

 

[Brains_N_Boobs]

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[Brains_N_Boobs]

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[Wat_Tyler]

Only the guy who isn't rowing has time to rock the boat.

~ Jean-Paul Sartre



And we certainly have plenty of non-rowers here, and we know who they are.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

There are a couple of B'more poelease stories out there in "news" land. One has a former cop killing her (ex-)husband with her two "nephews" as accomplices, and then he o'deed on fentanyl - how convenient. Of course, they're going to try the "nephews." Go figure. The other is a rape charge for a cop and his g/f. Seems things didn't go as planned somewhere in that arrangement.


So, fuck da poelease . . . .

 

[stxjimmy]

It really is. It has everything.


It used to have more, so there's that.

It has everything but it used to have more. Very oxymoronic.
Don’t forget the more was wats infantile use of molotov cocktail memes until he had a month on the naughty step.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

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Where Libturd "disposable" "income" goes . . . .

 

[Wat_Tyler]

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Narcissists always worry about 'likes'.

One has to have a few for it to (begin to) matter.

 

[LLCox]

For all the fucking whiners that come in here.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

For all the fucking whiners that come in here.

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That looks like a Eurotrash plug/receptacle.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

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