Gallery: Heckler & Koch MR223

Heckler & Koch developed an assault rifle, the HK416, that could be considered the natural evolution of the AR15 platform, solving a few shortcomings of its predecessor with the employment of a piston system. The MR223 is the civilian version of this weapon

Heckler & Koch MR223 — Three configurations of the Heckler & Koch MR223 carbine

Heckler & Koch MR223 — A configuration of the Heckler & Koch MR223, with Eotech optics, weaponlight and aiming laser manufactured by Laser Devices

Heckler & Koch MR223 — The Heckler & Koch MR223 with Zeiss Z-Point optics during live fire testing

Heckler & Koch MR223 — The Forward Assist is still present. The take down pin has been relocated forward by 6 mm vs. the military version 416 (and any other AR15); there is no ambidextrous safetylever

Heckler & Koch MR223 — The rear drum diopter sight is pure HK in design and is identical to the one used in every roller locked weapon systems marketed by H&K before the G36, such as the MP5 and the G3. The whole upper receiver features a full length Picatinny rail

Heckler & Koch MR223 — The MR223ʼs nice collapsible stock can easily be adjusted to different lenghts; it can be removed, and if really the owner does not like it, it can be replaced with an aftermarket, i.e. a Magpul

Heckler & Koch MR223 — The gas block on the barrel houses the folding front sight and the front carry strap attachment. The bayonet lug of the military version has been removed in the MR223

Heckler & Koch MR223 — The steel magazine holds only 5 rounds, but there are also 10, 20 and 30 rounds versions available

Heckler & Koch MR223 — The proprietary pistol grip of the Heckler & Koch MR223

Heckler & Koch MR223 — Left side of the MR223, with the controls in the usual places typical of the AR15 platform. Note that the safety lever is actually an assembly; the serial number is marked on both upper and lower receivers

Heckler & Koch MR223 — The MR223 ejection window. Note that the exhaust gas ports have disappeared from the bolt carrier; the door is plastic!

Heckler & Koch MR223 — The HK MR223 field strippin is very similar to any other AR15

Heckler & Koch MR223 — Left side view of the Heckler & Koch MR223

Heckler & Koch MR223 — Right side view of the Heckler & Koch MR223