The real-steel FN FNC (Fabrique Nationale Carabine) is an assault rifle designed by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal in the mid-1970s. The design of the FNC is based upon features borrowed from other well-known assault rifles, such as the FAL, AK-47, M16, and Galil.

The Star replica of the FN FNC is a close one, even down to the 'Herstal', and FNC engravings on the metal upper receiver. On that note most of what you see on the outside is constructed with metal, even the foldable stock is made from metal, making this quite a heavy yet sturdy gun. The real FNC has an integrated, notched, flip-up grenade-launching front sight that - when deployed - automatically shunts gas to fire rifle grenades. TheStar FNC has this flip-up grenade-launcher front sight, although does not wok in conjunction with a grenade launcher, like the real one. However it is still a nice aesthetical touch for those who sppreciate the details.

Item No: AEG-14: Name: FN FNC: Net Weight.

Folder Encryption 4.6. Only the grip and handguard are made of plastic, the grip of which, has it's own integrated heatsink in the butt of it. The Shorty version measure 660mm with the stock folded and 900mm folded. A nice feature is that instead of the usual: safety, single or burst, full-auto, you have the option of safety, single AND three round burst, as well as full-auto. It performs nicely too, using a high-torque flat motor to shoot the 130 rounds the mags can hold. Out-of-the-box performance is impressive, with 400 fps to hand, with very little deviation. All-in-all, this is a fantastic package, which offers the feel of real-steel and pleasing performance too!

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