The MSBS GROT is the newly adopted service rifle of the Polish Armed Forces. It’s manufactured by Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” in Radom, an organization that’s a part of the state-owned Polish Armaments Group.
MSBS Grot within the palms of a soldier from the twenty fourth Mechanized Brigade on January 20, 2023.
Ukraine has acquired roughly 10,000 MSBS Grot assault rifles, particularly the C16A1 and C16A2 variants, from Poland. These rifles had been offered as a part of navy help relatively than by means of a direct buy settlement. The Polish authorities donated these weapons to assist Ukraine’s protection efforts following the onset of the Russian invasion in 2022 .
In Ukraine, these carbines instantly went into battle and acquired extremely blended evaluations: some had been impressed, whereas others reported quite a few high quality points.
Benefits:
Ergonomics
Straightforward set up of pink dots / optical sights
Complete set of equipment
Dependable efficiency
Straightforward cleansing because of piston-driven gasoline system
Disadvantages:
Unreliable operation
Damaged bolts
Fractured firing pins
Different malfunctions
In different phrases, the evaluations had been utterly contradictory, making it vital to know the true trigger of those points.
After listening to complaints from our navy personnel, I started investigating the difficulty and found that the preliminary variations (C16-FB-A0), which had been delivered to the troops in 2017, had design flaws. Later, the carbines had been improved to model C16-FB-A1 after which to C16 FB-M2.
Issues with C16-FB-A0 era
Pictures from Media Drama Over Poland’s MSBS Grot Rifle Causes Nationwide Safety Considerations in Poland:
The decrease receiver of MSBS obliterated by the gun malfunction
A visual crack on the gun lock of the MSBS civilian model. Based on the consumer, he put solely 500 rounds by means of the gun
The Grot rifle imported for the civilian market, which I examined, was manufactured within the fall of 2022 particularly for the Ukrainian market. My expertise with this rifle throughout testing exceeded 300 rounds and 1000 rounds throughout making of torture check video later. Throughout this era, I didn’t encounter a single malfunction, even when firing on a scorching day with a suppressor. Though this isn’t sufficient to completely assess its sturdiness, I can share my impressions of its use and ergonomics.
Modular Design:
The Grot was designed as a modular rifle, which is why it comes with two barrels:
The shorter barrel is supplied with an ASE UTRA SL7 sound moderator. The Grot makes use of a piston-driven gasoline system, which simplifies cleansing and reduces half heating.
Compact and Maneuverable:
With the quick barrel, the weapon is very compact and maneuverable. To adjust to Ukrainian rules, the inventory is mounted and doesn’t fold to the aspect, nevertheless it does have adjustable size and a cheek relaxation.
Ergonomic Options:
The rifle comes with a vertical foregrip, which proved to be fairly snug, particularly when the handguard heats up throughout intensive taking pictures. The handguard itself options an M-Lok interface for attaching further equipment.
Person-Pleasant Controls:
The ambidextrous charging deal with, bolt launch lever, and security selector are very handy, considerably bettering the consumer expertise.
Left-handed shooters will discover it simple and comfy to function.
The path of ejection can be modified, though I need to admit I didn’t check this function.
The bolt launch lever is an fascinating design and might be simply pressed with the index finger.
When taking pictures from the left shoulder with the usual ejection path, there’s some gasoline blowback to the face, although not as extreme as with the AR-15.
Sights and Optics:
The rifle comes with factory-installed folding steel sights (entrance sight and rear sight).
The rear sight options two diopters of various diameters, designed for shut and long-range targets.
Steadiness and Recoil Management:
The steadiness is barely front-heavy because of the suppressor, however this helps cut back muzzle rise, positively affecting accuracy.
For my part, a silencer is nearly important for barrels of this size as a result of, with out one, the sound resembles that of a howitzer, and it produces a large “fireball.”
The efficiency of this sound moderator is solely excellent. When you’ve got ever heard the loudness of a short-barreled shot and not using a moderator after which evaluate it to the sound of the Grot with the ASE Utra SL7, you’ll instantly perceive how successfully it reduces the shot’s noise.
Journal Compatibility and Performance:
One factor that stood out was how easily and securely the journal attaches to the Grot.
Nonetheless, it’s price noting that the most recent era of Magpul magazines will not be suitable with this rifle.
Warmth Administration:
With the suppressor hooked up, the weapon heats up a lot quicker throughout intensive taking pictures.
Subsequently, I like to recommend utilizing a high-quality heat-resistant cowl for the suppressor.
Total Impressions:
Suggestions from Ukrainian soldier:
Hiya everybody,
We have now the Grot as standard-issue weaponry in our unit. I bear in mind again in 2022, once we had been issued brand-new (nicely, virtually) Grots to interchange the outdated Kalashnikovs. The unit was instantly divided, which was not shocking.
On one hand, we had a easy set off pull—particularly in comparison with the AK—ambidextrous controls, a telescopic inventory, and pretty snug iron sights. Alternatively, it was precisely like within the video Vitaliy watched throughout disassembly: “Don’t lose something.” Disassembly and reassembly appeared like a nightmare, particularly in area situations. However as expertise has proven, it wasn’t vital. It will probably certainly deal with a excessive spherical rely with none issues. Simply make certain to not soften the barrel.
Personally, I’m a mortar operator, so I solely used the Grot on the taking pictures vary (thank the gods). However the guys within the rifle firms had been stunned by its sturdiness. Many feared it will shortly get clogged with grime, however that didn’t occur.
After all, there have been malfunctions and a few incidents, however total, I might say that the Grot handed the check in Donbas—surviving -20°C temperatures, rain, and dust. You’ve seen the way it handles sand yourselves.
One final thing—handle the “needle” (firing pin)!
Personally, I actually preferred the carbine, particularly with an ACOG.
Across the fourth day on the place, I observed that the compensator was clogged with grime. I even had an thought to fireside a shot and see what would occur. 😅
And I simply remembered one other drawback (possibly it has been mounted by now): if it begins rusting, that’s it. Regardless of how a lot you clear it, the one possibility is to protect it with oil.
The everyday state of affairs of coming into or exiting positions within the photograph (compensator clogged with grime).😊
And naturally, after getting back from the sector, a compulsory “meditation” session (cleansing). 🙂
