FN America designed the SRP G2 as a patrol-ready carbine, and the feature list reads like a department armorer's wish list. The 16-inch alloy steel barrel gets a manganese phosphate finish instead of the nitride treatment on the cheaper Guardian, and folding metal front and rear sights come installed from the factory. The A2 compensator directs gas and muzzle blast upward, which reduces muzzle rise during rapid fire but does add flash signature compared to a flash hider.

At 100 oz (6.25 lbs), the SRP G2 sits between FN's own Guardian at 105.6 oz and the TAC3 at 112 oz. The 6.3 lb mil-spec single-stage trigger is on the heavier side of standard, which is typical for a duty-oriented rifle where a light pull is a liability. The hard-anodized aluminum receivers and manganese phosphate finish match the corrosion resistance profile that law enforcement agencies look for in a patrol gun that rides in a vehicle rack.

If you plan to mount an optic, check your mounting footprint against the Picatinny top rail before buying. The folding front sight sits on the gas block and will co-witness with most red dots at lower-third height, but taller magnified optic mounts may require removing the rear sight to clear the eyepiece. Budget for a rear BUIS with a quick-detach mount if you want both an LPVO and backup irons.