Magpul Masada ACWS 5.56mm
A bold new battle rifle for the future that's here today!
After most of us thought we’d seen it all, Magpul brought their new Masada tactical rifle to Orlando in February at the 2007 SHOT Show. Officially called the Masada Adaptive Combat Weapons System, it didn’t take more than a second to see that this was not just another 5.56mm NATO rifle. Blending the best materials with state-of-the-art production methods, the Masada also combines new ideas with proven operating principles to bring a truly advanced rifle to the 21st century.
Gun Details
Initially produced in 5.56×45mm NATO caliber, the Masada will likely be produced in several other calibers to include 7.62×39mm (already produced), 5.45×39mm, 6.8×43mm SPC and 6.5mm Grendel, just to name a few.
Operating by a short stroke gas piston, the Masada uses a typical multi-lug rotating bolt and carrier. However, the rifle has many surprises, and it will be exciting news for both American law enforcement and the US Military as well as friendly foreign countries. Recently, I went to Denver for a look at Magpul and a hands-on test of the Masada.
[Photos by Iricho Nagata]
May 16th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
What type of knife is that?!!!
March 24th, 2011 at 11:30 pm
aaaahgggggggggggg!!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 21st, 2010 at 2:12 pm
If Magpul could make a Masada in a bullpup design with a Kriss super v type system to reduce recoil in a 6.8 spc that would be great.
February 26th, 2010 at 10:51 am
what kind of knife is that?
January 3rd, 2010 at 5:40 am
Sorry about the typo in the first line of my previous post. The MagPul Masada looks almost exactly like the FNH SCAR 16/17. FNH USA is now supplying the USSOCOM with their weapon. Take a look at FNHUSA.COM
January 3rd, 2010 at 5:12 am
Looks almost exactly like FHN SCAR 16/17. They didn’t get the Military contract to replace the M16. FNH did!
November 16th, 2009 at 2:02 am
On a tight budget / If in 6.5 Grendel and under a grand I would get one…otherwise I’ll just look and wish
June 18th, 2009 at 11:07 am
not my ideal combat rifle, bulky, long, small caliber… but looks like a good system, looks like alot of room for different optics, and other acc…… one question though…. can you mount a m203 or masterkey or other under-mounted weoponry?..
March 23rd, 2009 at 3:19 pm
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March 21st, 2008 at 8:03 pm
I want one of these!!!!
March 18th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
“Kick Ass”
February 25th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
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