To: Perdogg
reconfigure the M4 to fire a 6.5mm grendal. And while you're replacing M4 Uppers, replace the direct gas impingment system with a gas piston system ala HK416 and others.
The M14 is not practical for today's mounted urban environment, which is why the M4 has displaced the M16. Can you imagine egressing an MRAP with a 46.5 inch long M14?
The M14 is appropriate for Designated Marksman and SOCOM use as mission dictates, but not as a universal infantry weapon.
9 posted on
11/15/2008 8:46:59 AM PST by
Yo-Yo
To: Yo-Yo
I think 7.62mm is overkill in close quarters combat situation.
11 posted on
11/15/2008 8:48:34 AM PST by
Perdogg
(Gov Sarah Palin - President 2012)
To: Yo-Yo
The smallest technical and logistical delta for the largest payback in terms of reliability is definitely the
HK416. I am also quite certain that I want one with the burning passion of an exploding star...
To: Yo-Yo
54 posted on
11/15/2008 10:15:07 AM PST by
Fichori
(I believe in a Woman's right to choose, even if she hasn't been born yet.)
To: Yo-Yo
They make short barreled M14s.
And yes, they are VERY popular in Iraq. Nothing says stop like a .308. Plants the bad guys much better than the .223
103 posted on
11/16/2008 9:39:54 AM PST by
redgolum
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