[samadams2000]

Buy SWB stock!

[Joe Brower]

Well, if HK is really hard up for money, they can always start making the HK91 and 94 again. Or how about a civilian version of the XM8, since they own the rights? Or a civilian version of the MP7?

Unlike FN, HK has been notably recalcitrant in manufacturing so-called "assault weapons" for the U.S. market since the ban ended over a year ago. FN is doing well here. HK could learn from their example.

[Space Wrangler]

I have a USP .40 that I really like. H&K makes a fine firearm. What I wouldn't give for an MP5!

[Redbob]

"... hey, let's make sure we're doing the right thing before we proceed;"

Well now, THERE's a novel idea coming from the military!

Is it possible they're learning that the .308 is a better caliber for sniper rifles than .223 or smaller?

[yarddog]

I am not up on the XM8. What caliber would it be in? Is it any good?

[MaDeuce]

Time to ramp up production of the M14 again. Still the best ... time to get the Springfield Armory up to speed making a few thousand a week.

[VOA]

The structure, formerly used by Cessna Aircraft, is the U.S. distribution
center for H&K's 80 models of weapons and accessories.

Interesting intersection of two industries that trial lawyers have
tried to drive from the face of the earth.

[pabianice]

I suspect this has more to do with the late acknowledgement that the .223 and 9mm rounds suck than anything directly attributable to H&K.

[Fido969]

There also is the matter of the U.S. defense budget, which topped $400 million in 2005

Missed a decimal point there somewhere, I'd guess the US military spent over 400 million on copier supplies.

[45Auto]

The Barrett 6.8 Rem SPC cartridge has been in military evaluation for some time

[RogueIsland]

Maybe it's time for H & K to stop treating the civilian market like something it scraped off its shoe. I love my USP, but H & K has consistently treated the civilian market with Teutonic disdain.