Off topic here a bit but....... During the licensing agreement to build the GPMG here at Enfield - and only at a government factory I hasten to add - FN would not allow any deviation from standard exccept by agreement and royalties of course! This was a bit of a sore point with Britainicon because when we did design in modifications, such as bipod leg strengthening straps, magazine box button, sling loop to tyhe top of the butt to name a few, we paid up but FN adopted them AND offered thjem as options for foreign buyers! Bit oif a cheek I'd say. But looking at the long view, I'd say that we got a good deal. Not just a good deal, but a VERY good deal.........