The Tominator becomes The Professor today with some insights on the real steel HK417 and photos of the airsoft version... "Ok, so today I thought I would share some more Elite Force HK417 photos with you and also provide you with a few facts about the real steel version which I think/hope (mostly hope) you may find interesting.

The HK417 has been dubbed the 'Big Brother' to the well-known HK416.  While the Airsoft version remains the same as its little brother, the real HK417 is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO caliber, where as the HK416 is chamber for the smaller, 5.56x45mm NATO round.

Speaking of the HK416, in doing a little light research on the HK417, I discovered that former Delta Force operator, Larry Vickers played a key role in collaborating with Heckler & Koch on the development of the HK417's little brother (the HK416) back in the early 1990s, and indirectly, the HK417 itself. "

Read the full story at the Pyramyd Airsoft Blog.