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Heckler & Koch G36Model: Heckler & Koch G36
Replacing the G3 in German service, the G36 is a high-tech assault rifle with a futuristic silhouette. Designing began in 1990 and it entered service in 1997, with various other countries such as Austria, Latvia, Belgium, Mexico, and Spain adopting it for their special forces groups or regular Army. After the end of the Cold War, the futuristic G11 with its caseless ammunition was no longer needed and HK ended development for the G36. A large amount of the weapon is made from polymer, making it very light and strong. The standard Bundeswehr rifles have a 3x scope on the carrying handle. An interesting feature similar to the SIG SG550 series is studs on the sides of the magazines to allow them to be snapped together.

The G36E, now known as the G36V, is the standard export version with a 1.5x sight. The MG36 is a G36 with a heavy barrel and bipod and is no longer in production. The G36K is a carbine, while the G36C is an even smaller carbine. The G36A2 is a newer upgraded model with the G36C folding stock, a quick-detach red dot sight, an integrated laser switch in the handgrip, and Picatinny rails on the handguard and top of the receiver. The SL8 is a semi-automatic sporting version, with the R8 a straight pull bolt-action rifle available to citizens in the UK. The SL8 has unfortunately ended production in 2010.



Specifications:
Weight:
 G36: 3.63kg (8lb)
G36V: 3.33kg (7.3lb)
G36K: 3.30kg (7.3lb)
G36KV: 3.0kg (6.6lb)
G36C: 2.82kg (6.2lb)
MG36: 3.83kg (8.4lb)
MG36E: 3.50kg (7.7lb)
Length:
 G36, G36V, MG36, MG36E: 999mm (39.3 in) stock extracted / 758mm (29.8in) stock folded
G36K, G36KV: 860mm (33.9in) stock extended / 615mm (24.2in) stock folded
G36C: 720mm (28.3in) stock extended / 500mm (19.7in) stock folded
Barrel Length:
 G36, G36V, MG36, MG36E: 480mm (18.9in)
G36K, G36KV: 318mm (12.5in)
G36C: 228mm (9.0in)
Cartridge:
 5.56x45mm NATO
.223 Remington
Action:
 Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Muzzle Velocity:
 G36, G36V, MG36, MG36E: 920m/sft/s)
G36K, G36KV: 850m/s (2,788.7ft/s) (3,018
Effective Range:
 800metres (870yd)
Feed System:
 Detachable box magazine. 30, 100 Beta C-Mag
Sights:
 Reflex sight with 1x magnification, telescopic sight with 3x magnification (export version has a 1.5x magnified sight) and back-up fixed notch sight
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Where to find

Unfortunately the SL8 is very pricey, going from $1500 to $2050. While the gun is no longer in production, it only ended less than a year ago and not all rifles have been sold off. The rifle is also in common use around the world, making it a possible scavenge gun in certain countries.


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Complexity

The G36 is very similar to other HK designs in being very expensive, but also very reliable and resilient. The use of synthetics makes it tough out in the elements and it can withstand knocks.
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Controls
  • Safety/fire selector: Located on both sides of the receiver behind the trigger; push to S for SAFE, E for SEMI, F for FULL. On the SL8 and RL8, push to S for SAFE and F for FIRE.
  • Magazine release: Located in front of the trigger guard.
  • Bolt release: Located inside the trigger guard in front of the trigger. Push up to close the bolt.
  • Charging handle: Located on the left-front side of the upper receiver. Can be swapped to the right side.

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Loading

Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Push the fire selector to S to put the weapon on SAFE.
  3. Take a loaded magazine and insert the front end into the magazine well, then rock it back all the way in. Tug on it slightly to ensure that it is seated.
  4. Pull the charging handle all the way back and let it snap forward.
Condition Two. Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.

    Cannot be done.

Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Take a loaded magazine and insert the front end into the magazine well, then rock it back all the way in. Tug on it slightly to ensure that it is seated.

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Unloading

How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Push the fire selector to S to put the weapon on SAFE.
  3. Push the magazine catch forward and pull the magazine forward and down out of the gun.
  4. Pull the charging handle back and examine the chamber for any ammunition. Release it and let it snap forward.
  5. Push the fire selector to E for semi.
  6. Pull the trigger.

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Field Stripping

How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.

  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Unload the weapon as described above.
  3. Remove the locking pins from the magazine well and receiver (above the trigger) and push them into the holes in the bottom of the front of the stock for storage. Remove the trigger group by pulling it downward off the receiver.
  4. Fold the stock and push the backplate down and pull it out of the receiver along with the recoil spring and recoil spring guide rod.
  5. Pull the charging handle back to expose the bolt assembly at the rear of the receiver and pull it out.
  6. Push the magazine catch and remove the magazine well from the bottom.
  7. Remove the handguard locking pin and slide the handguard forward off the gun.
  8. Push the push rod of the gas cylinder back and move to to the side, then pull it out of the gun. Pull out the gas piston.
  9. Push out the bolt head carrier safety pin and push the firing pin back, then pull it out from the rear.
Reverse to reassemble.



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