{"id":122437,"date":"2020-01-28T19:50:51","date_gmt":"2020-01-29T00:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=122437"},"modified":"2020-01-28T19:50:51","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T11:41:35","slug":"bullpup-machine-gun-sar21-st-engineering-shot-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/bullpup-machine-gun-sar21-st-engineering-shot-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"A Bullpup Machine Gun: The SAR21 From ST Engineering – SHOT 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The SAR21 is a sweet new machine gun from ST Engineering that features a bullpup design.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We got our hands on the SAR21 (Singapore Assault Rifle 21st century) <\/a> from ST Engineering during range day, and we left with big smiles. This rifle is built in a bullpup configuration, mimicking the Steyr AUG that many of us are familiar with. However, this gun is not the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because the SAR21 is a bullpup, this means that the trigger is located in front of the action. This allows for an overall shorter design while using less material; making it compact and lightweight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The SAR21 tore down and explained, as shown by ST Engineering. This model features a laser in the forend.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When we used it at the range, I noticed that the trigger was a lot better than I expected, maybe in the five-pound range. The recoil was soft and less vertical than the typical rifle, thanks to its bullpup design. Overall, it was a great experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SAR21 fires 5.56x45mm NATO from a closed bolt design and is charged with a non-reciprocating charging handle. Max firing rate ranges from 450-650 RPM while full-auto and semi-auto firing modes are selectable with the safety. Another bonus to the design is how it uses regular AR-style magazines that can be bought nearly anywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The SAR21 comes with an integrated 1.5x optical sight with a back-up front and rear iron sight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This gun comes with a permanently attached 1.5x optical scope but features integrated back-up iron sights. This scope comes zeroed from the factory, but can be adjusted by the user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This rifle is not available for purchase in the US yet, but ST Engineering is prepping the way for it to be imported as a semi auto version. For when we can purchase it, the SAR21 is available in 4 different variants, two of which feature an AR-style handguard that can accept attachments. Other’s feature a 1913 Picatinny rail instead of a scope, for which you can mount your preferred optic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The non-reciprocating charging handle is located underneath the optic.

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