[MrPiper]

If the issue were put to a vote, the troops would vote for a rifle using a short-stroke system (like the XM8, SCAR or H&K 416)

Forgot the AK47 in the list...... pinged to later read after work.

[pnh102]

As much as it pains me to say it I have to agree. The AK-47 has a legendary reputation for reliability and a modern variant of it should also be considered as a replacement. It is inexcusable that so many of our troops have to die because of shoddy weaponry.