The Masada looks like a very promising system, but I think I'll wait for the SCAR. From the looks of it, the Masada looks like a more complicated system. The SCAR seems like the Glock of rifles, dirt simple. Notice how the op rod for the gas piston system is actually part of the bolt carrier itself rather than being an entirely seperate assembly. Also, the Masada is supposed to accept standard AR barrels. The SCAR will use a proprietary barrel with a service life of 35,000+ rounds. I can't say I've ever seen an AR barrel with a service life that long, unless it's cold hammer forged, in which case, good luck finding CHF barrels

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See the photos below for referance to what I was saying about the bolt carrier/gas piston system.
Few things I think the SCAR and Masada have over each other:
SCAR:
One piece upper receiver/handguard
Gas piston op rod built right into the bolt carrier
Longer service life of the system and barrel
Masada:
Non-reciprocating charging handle
Ability to remove the barrel without any tools
All in all, they both look like they will turn out to be great systems. However, right now if my money had to go to one, it would go to FN. Who knows, maybe I'll end up getting both! :shock: