The HK XM8 Modular Weapon System is a gas operated, rotating bolt rifle that was designed as a cost effective, reliable weapon system to replace the much respected M16. As of 2013, the XM8 is one of the standard service rifles of the 5th Special Forces Group, also known as Ghost Recon.

Dec 3, 2022 · HK’s 416 proved much more successful and saw adoption by elite special operations and the United States Marine Corps. These days the XM8 is relegated to being “that gun from Ghost Recon.” Final Thoughts. While the XM8 had some genuinely good features, there were ultimately too many roadblocks to success.

The XM8 Compact is a personal defense weapon variant of the baseline XM8 rifle. While it's essentially a short-barrelled carbine variant of the XM8, the Compact is actually more comparable to being a personal defense weapon rather than an actual carbine.

Jan 9, 2019 · Ghost Recon 2 used the XM8 which was a prototype at the time. GRAW used the cross com specs and more prototype weaponry. GRFS used the optical camo. The Grecon games have always implemented experimental technology for the team of Ghost Recon, giving it that future vibe. The exceptions being the original Ghost Recon and Wildlands until recently.

Oct 27, 2017 · Finally got the chance to shoot the SUPER rare XM8. This is a H&K SL8 rifle converted into an XM8 using a conversion kit. I met up with an Instagram friend on travel and shot his XM8 he is always showing off. I was very impressed by how it handled recoil!

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Smaller version of the XM8 rifle, the Heckler & Koch XM8 Compact with a sliding stock is used as a secondary weapon by the The Ghosts. Can be modified with a sound suppressor. Has an incorrect 3-round burst firing mode. Clicking the fire button while the gun is set to burst...

The Heckler & Koch XM8 can be equipped with an XM320 grenade launcher, precision sight and sound suppressor. In the Xbox version of the game, the M320 is erroneously shown as having a forward-sliding barrel for loading (like the M203).

The Heckler & Koch XM8 Compact Carbine is also in the game and can be chosen as a secondary weapon, boasting a retractable stock and the ability to fit a sound suppressor but no other accessories. The rifle in both its forms possesses a 30 round magazine capacity ingame.