In 2004 the German company Heckler & Koch’s product catalog was released at an industry trade show. Unfortunately their photographer didn’t notice that their cartridges had been loaded backwards into the magazine.

This sparked a meme of sorts among HK enthusiasts where they would mimic the error stating that was infact the correct way for HK pistols.

Here’s two examples:

    • Jumi@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      I didn’t see or feel much difference to the HK416 or G36 since it’s basically a hybrid of those two. It’s another gas-operated 5,56mm assault rifle with little to no recoil but it looks really cool.