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To: kingu
As a long time fan of the Mac-10, I just can’t see this as the Mac Killer that will replace those in the field. I also can’t see them replacing existing surplus equipment that has gone to the various departments in the US.

Maybe so, but you know any department or company that can privately finance this is going to snap it up. The grouping on full auto wasn't just impressive for a first time shooter, it was amazing. The "drop" power was just as impressive. Black Water will recoup their expense the first time it's deployed, simply because the one-shot, one kill power here will save lives for their team members.

However yes, there is an issue with getting into to the government agencies. That's what killed the Thompson in the end, isn't it? ROI for development could sustain the company over the long term, despite it's success in the field.

Sadly, with liberals and their minions in control of the government bureaucracy, life saving innovations that increase the overall effectiveness of such military/police teams will stand a poor chance of making to the field.

15 posted on 10/13/2007 3:11:27 AM PDT by Caipirabob (Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: Caipirabob

“Sadly, with liberals and their minions in control of the government bureaucracy, life saving innovations that increase the overall effectiveness of such military/police teams will stand a poor chance of making to the field.”

Sadly the life the liberals want saved is the perps; you and I really don’t count.


23 posted on 10/13/2007 5:06:39 AM PDT by ByteMercenary (9-11: supported everywhere by followers of the the cult of islam.)
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To: Caipirabob

>>That’s what killed the Thompson in the end, isn’t it?

I believe what killed the Thompson was that it was complex and expensive to manufacture, especially once the M3 grease gun started hitting the inventory.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M3_submachine_gun


24 posted on 10/13/2007 5:19:38 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (Guns themselves are fairly robust; their chief enemies are rust and politicians) (NRA)
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