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To: griffin

We still issue the M203 with infantry squads, the M-79 is making a comeback and the USMC has a rotary 40mm launcher.

I think it has definite possibility as a dedicated, general-purpose weapon.

However, when it was part of the OICW, it had a 5.56mm rifle in the equation. I wouldn’t want to be an infantry man without a rifle. I suspect they’ll also carry a carbine.


18 posted on 05/27/2009 10:47:41 AM PDT by SJSAMPLE
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To: SJSAMPLE

I would too. Only 5 rounds and more operating steps to sight, range lock and fire. Definitely not for rapid fire if your trying to be effective. Bet the rounds are quite a bit more expensive too! $500 per round??


26 posted on 05/27/2009 10:53:58 AM PDT by griffin (Love Jesus, No Fear!)
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