Although it looks like the Marine Corps will not be purchasing anymore of the FNH IAR candidates, the weapon was submitted with an innovative 150 round drum that has caused a bit of buzz in its own right. Manufactured by Armatac Industries, the Gen 1 CL-MAG body is crafted from aluminum forgings. Future variants will utilize a polymer exterior which will help reduce the weight even further. Currently, the CL-MAG weighs in at just under four pounds but the combined weight of a carbine and mag still is significantly less than a SAW.
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