This is the SureFire Intermediate Combat Assault Rifle in 6 ARC we previewed before SHOT Show. It was displayed in the Magpul booth at the show to showcase the new PMAG 25 ICAR GEN M3 Window. There are quite a few little changes from the prototype gun I fired in late November.
Development of this firearm has led to quite a few new capabilities which will begin to influence the SureFire line, like this new muzzle device.
SSD, did they make any external geometry changes to the magazine? Would an ICAR magazine fit in a Six8 lower?
Additionally, are they using a standard Grendel type bolt face or an enlarged one?
It will fit in a Six8 lower. If you’re familiar with other SureFire developments like AROC, you’ll understand the operating system.
The bolt face is more robust than an AR Grendel bolt face, they didn’t only enlarge the lower, the upper and its components has been fitted to the round, and bolt face issues have been resolved in doing this. This is a whole new gun.
Did they indicate a commercial release, or is this gov only?
As of right now, gov only.
This was built for a gov customer, but there will be commercial sales. Also, SureFire will not be the only company making guns in this pattern, there are other companies that specifically make guns that will be manufacturing as well, I don ‘t have much info beyond that.
Out of curiosity, who makes the trigger?
AR Gold/ATC