INTRODUCTION:A Sterling Arms International (SAI) R18 Mk3 Pre-Production 5.56mm semi-automatic Test Rifle caused quite a positive stir amongst those Canadian Gunnutz fortunate enough to attend the annual TACOM show earlier this month in Ontario. The rifle’s svelte...

INTRODUCTION:I received randomly-selected SAI R8 Mk1, serial #00054 this most recent Friday afternoon courtesy of Mike Scott, the Calgary-based Manager of Sterling Arms' Canadian Operations. The carbine was brand new, one of 25 assembled for the use of...