Book Review - The Last Enfield: SA80 The Reluctant Rifle
This video is a book review of Steve Raw's "The Last Enfield: SA80 The Reluctant Rifle". The book, published in 2003, comprehensively details the development of the SA80 weapons family, from its early Enfield Weapons System origins through its transition to 5.56mm, troop trials, adoption, and subsequent issues like those revealed in the Gulf War, leading to the HK A2 redesign. The review highlights the book's thoroughness in covering design changes, special prototypes, and accessories, emphasizing the often disastrous development path of the SA80 and labeling it an essential read for anyone interested in weapons design and military procurement.














