![]() ![]() It was fairly epic: a high-profile action in which SAS operators stormed the Iranian Embassy in London to recover hostages, killing five hostage-takers in the process. The cult of HK entered the subconscious of the American gun culture when black-clad, gas-mask-adorned commandos from the legendary British Special Air Service (“SAS”) used HK MP5s to excellent effect in Operation Nimrod, on May 5, 1980. Pretty much every red-blooded American gun guy lusted for HK-stamped Teutonic steel, roller actions, paddle releases, and drum sights. But if your formative years happened in the 1980s, how the hell could you NOT be an HK fanboy?Īfter all, in the 80’s and 90s HK virtually dominated both the military and police markets. In the interest of full disclosure, let’s start with an AA meeting sort of confessional: My name is Joe and I’m a semi-recovering HK fanboy. In any event, I was able to do some extensive testing on this highly P.C. No, if you’re satisfied with a good semi-auto varmint/target rifle. Yes, if what you really wanted was a semi-auto G36. So given recent political realities, it seems rather apropos to review the ultimate politically correct version of a modern military “assault rifle,” the HK SL8-6.ĭoes it suck? Yes and no. No one should be surprised by the Bidenharris administration’s move against gun rights. As we’ve all learned – some more quickly than others - elections have consequences. ![]()
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