Heckler & Koch HK SL8 Semi-Automatic Rifle (1998)
The HK SL8 was developed for German reservists as a comperable understudy to the G36 as used by the Army.
Taking the base G36 assault rifle model, Heckler & Koch modified the stock and grip with a fixed stock with integrated grip for the civilian market. The carrying handle and integrated optics are also removed in the civilian version though after-market sources are available that sell these as an add-on. Beyond that, the commercial SL8 (at least for sale in America) is also modified to not accept high-capacity magazines like that as found on the G36 assault rifle. Conversions by SL8 owners of this limitation is possible, however, though at the risk of violating the 1968 Gun Control Act.
At its core, the SL8 weighs in fully-loaded at 8.6 pounds and features a 20.80 inch barrel. The barrel itself i of a heavier type than that found on the G36, offering up better control and accuracy. A 10-round detachable polymer magazine of .233 Remington or 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition feeds the semi-automatic system that utilizes gas operation, a short stroke piston and a lug type rotary-locking bolt for the firing process. Iron sights are standard and adjustable with a detachable MIL-STD-1913 rail system offering up the ability to mount the G36 sighting system as a option.
The SL8 exists in other marketed (or soon-to-be) forms including the silenced SL9SD firing subsonic 7.62mm ammunition and the R8, featuring a bolt-action mechanism for sport shooting. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
Heckler & Koch HK SL8
Semi-Automatic Rifle
Country of Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch - Germany
Initial Year of Service: 1998
Overall Length: 980mm (38.58in)
Barrel Length: 0.00mm (0.00in)
Weight (Empty): 0.00lbs (0.00kg)
Cartridge: 5.56x45mm NATO; .233 Remington
Action: Gas-Operated; Semi-Automatic; Short Stroke Piston; Rotary Locking Bolt
Feed: 10-round detachable box magazine
Variants:
SL8-1 - Base Production Version Designation; adjustable iron sights; optional sighting system as found on the G36; detachable MIL-STD-1913 rail system.
SL9SD - 7.62x37mm variant utilizing subsonic ammunition; 10- or 30-round detachable box magazine; silenced.
R8 - Based on the SL8; bolt-action with 5- or -10 round magazine; carrying handle with integrated sight.
Operators: Germany, Australia, United Kingdom and the United States of America among others.
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