Heckler and Koch MR27 Black 5.56 / .223 Rem 16.5" Barrel 30-Rounds USMC LIMITED DEPLOYMENT KIT

This listing features a limited-edition civilian version of the USMC Deployment Kit. The MR27 is the civilian adaptation of the legendary M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR), a specific variant of the HK 416.

The M27 IAR was selected by the U.S. Marine Corps in August 2011 as part of an innovative program to develop a highly accurate, lightweight, and more reliable alternative to currently fielded light machine guns. The "M27" designation pays tribute to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, the unit that originated the concept of the Infantry Automatic Rifle.

The IAR program began in 2001 as a "needs statement" within the Marine Corps. Operational experience in Iraq and Afghanistan over recent years reinforced the requirement for a magazine-fed 5.56 mm automatic rifle. This rifle, designed to be operated by a single Marine, offers greater accuracy, increased reliability, and lighter weight than the existing belt-fed 5.56 mm machine gun. These features enhance the automatic rifleman's maneuverability and speed, making it a superior option to the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW).

Recent testing and operational deployment have confirmed that the IAR is more suitable for house-to-house clearing operations and daily use by the automatic rifleman compared to the M249. Now, with the MR27, civilians can experience the same performance and reliability that have made the M27 a cornerstone of Marine Corps operations.