The L119A1 / L119A2 Special Forces Individual Weapon (SFIW) is a carbine in widespread use by United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF). These Canadian-made weapons serve as the standard assault rifle of the Special Air Service (SAS) and Special Boat Service (SBS) replacing the M16 and C7 in that role.

In 2014, the UKSF upgraded to the "L119A2", which features a custom Integrated Upper Receiver (IUR). The Royal Marines Commando have also began phase out the L85A2/L85A3 as their main rifle in favour of the L119.

Jan 24, 2022 · The most distinctive feature of the new L119A2 was the licensed LMT monolithic upper receiver. This was used because it allowed solid mounting of devices like lasers on the side rails. However, it had major shortcomings in terms of heat retention and cleanability.

May 12, 2016 · As of November 2019, there is now a more comprehensive article about L119A2 parts and accessories. It’s been observed that there are two distinct variants of the L119A2 in use with UKSF. They are popularly defined by their uppers, although the differences between the two concern the kit-out of the lower as well:

Our TYPE-A L119A2 rifle is equipped with a 10.5″ 416R Stainless steel match-grade barrel with a Surefire Warcomp and is driven by our TYPE-A QPQ bolt carrier.

Aug 31, 2022 · The L119A2 takes the C8 and heavily modernizes it. The weapon features a monolithic upper receiver designed by LMT. The rifle is produced in two barrel lengths, a 10-inch, and 15.7-inch barrel.

Jan 16, 2019 · Surprising pretty much everyone, Obi-Wan Nairobi’s L119A2 features what is assessed to be a Sig Sauer Romeo 4T optic in FDE (originally misidentified as an Aimpoint T2). A Surefire RM45L light mount in tan ( originally misidentified as an HSP Thorntail ) is also present.

This L119A2 handguard reproduction is machined from extruded 6061-T6 aluminum and will fit any mil-spec upper receiver. The original L119A2 produced as a monolithic upper receiver, meaning the upper and handguard was machined from one piece.

The Colt Canada L119A2 SFIW (Special F orces Individual Weapon) is the standard assault rifle of the UK Special Air Service (SAS). Made by Colt Canada (formally Diemaco), the L119A2 has a monolithic one piece upper receiver for added strength, and ability to …

Jan 18, 2018 · The largest difference between the L119A2 and the C8 IUR is of course the deletion of the grenade launcher recoil lug. The lug should not affect function of a rail mounted M203, but I'll have to confirm that.