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Old 17-07-2008, 03:50 PM   #1 (permalink)
Default M4 to disappear as Personal Security Detail Weapon?
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There’s a move underway to examine alternative weapons to the M4 and M16. The driving force behind this move appears to be a desire for a “heavier” (read: more effective) round than the 5.56 which both the M4 and M16 fire. The debate over what round to move to is centered around the 7.62 and [...]

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Old 17-07-2008, 04:17 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Good its about time,the m4 is crap.
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I've never had a drama with the M4 irrespective of the conditions (heat / cold). Agreed it needs to be backed up by heavier support weapons though. Are you referring to performance or stopping power?
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