The Euro Military SHOT Show | Enforce Tac 2024

Enforce Tac overview in Nuremberg

The video is filmed at Enforce Tac 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany, a law-enforcement- and military-focused firearms show. Exhibitors from around the world present products that often do not appear at broader trade shows. Some items shown here will not even be displayed at IWA, the larger European “SHOT Show” equivalent taking place a few days later. The host notes the heavy attendance and lines outside before heading in to begin coverage of new service rifles and related equipment intended for professional users.

HK G95KA1 infantry rifle features

At the Heckler & Koch booth, Benedict introduces the G95KA1, the new infantry rifle for the German Army. It uses a 14-inch barrel and is often paired with a B&T suppressor, depending on mission requirements. The rifle incorporates a 45-degree safety lever and a redesigned charging handle that is stronger, more reliable, and intended to reduce gas blowback to the shooter’s face. Steel inserts are added in key areas of the aluminum upper receiver to reduce wear. The buttstock is new, with adjustable length of pull and an adjustable cheek rest. The standard optic is the Elcan Specter 1–4x, chosen for robustness. The fire-control setup omits a three-round burst setting and is configured as a general infantry weapon for German “boots on the ground.”

Quick-detach HK handguard and piston system

Benedict then shows a new HK handguard line that is original equipment from Heckler & Koch. The handguard uses a quick-detach mechanism that allows it to be removed by pressing a latch, making maintenance and potential barrel changes easier. While demonstrating, he removes and reinstalls the handguard while the host supports the rifle. The weapon uses a short-stroke piston operating system, confirmed after some initial uncertainty. This configuration is intended to provide reliability while keeping the system relatively easy to service. The G95 series is still in testing while the German military continues to use the G36, but deliveries of the new rifles to infantry units are planned for 2025, with some details such as accessories and handguards potentially adjusted before full fielding.

HK437 / G39 in 300 Blackout for special forces

Attention shifts to the HK437, which will receive the military designation G39 when adopted by the German Army. It is intended for German special forces and is chambered in 300 Blackout, marked on the rifle. The host confirms that 300 Blackout will be used for specific scenarios while the G95K remains the standard rifle. The 300 Blackout configuration is highlighted as well-suited for close-quarters battle, with both subsonic and supersonic use, especially when suppressed. The rifle uses an HK Gen 3 magazine designed for 300 Blackout. The color is a gray finish specifically requested in the tender by special forces. The rifle includes a long handguard with Picatinny rail space for lasers and other accessories, along with M-LOK mounting slots. An adjustable gas block allows settings for suppressed and unsuppressed use, with symbols indicating subsonic and supersonic configurations. It is equipped with an Ase Utra suppressor using a QD lock on an Ase Utra muzzle device. The contract for this system is signed, and delivery to special forces is expected next year.

Ambidextrous controls and VP9-style ergonomics

The HK437 belongs to the HK433 family, referred to as the Mars family, and uses a side-charging system that can be configured for left- or right-handed shooters. The charging handle can be moved to either side, supporting ambidextrous operation. The rifle is fully ambidextrous overall, with controls available on both sides. One version uses a push-button magazine release similar to AR-platform rifles, while another uses a paddle release reminiscent of the G36. The pistol grip is derived from the HK VP9, with similar ergonomics and adjustable side panels and backstraps to fit different hand sizes. The host notes the grip’s comfort and the ability to tailor it to the shooter. The stock folds and includes adjustable cheek height and length of pull. The trigger is proprietary to HK and not compatible with standard AR triggers. The rifle is not yet fielded but is scheduled for near-term adoption by German special forces under an existing contract.

MR308 A6 side-charging 7.62 NATO rifle

The final rifle shown is the MR308 A6, chambered in .308 Winchester / 7.62 NATO. Its key update is a side-charging handle that replaces the traditional rear charging handle, allowing the shooter to maintain cheek weld while operating the action. The rifle again uses a VP9-style pistol grip and a 45-degree safety lever. The handguard features QD lock points and M-LOK slots, with two QD interfaces used on this 7.62 platform for added stability and safety. The barrel length is 16.75 inches and is fitted with an Ase Utra muzzle brake. When asked why the barrel is 16.75 inches instead of 16, the project manager explains only that it was selected to meet specific energy and velocity requirements, with further details kept as R&D information. The stock is adjustable, and QD sling cups are integrated into both the handguard and buttstock, eliminating the need for additional adapters. Titanium is used for the barrel nut and castle nut, reducing weight and adding durability. The rifle omits a traditional rear charging handle, relying solely on the side-charging system.