Robert H. Scales at The Atlantic, is very critical of the modern military M16 variant, because of his experience in Vietnam. As well as reports from more recent battles. It’s true that the modern variants, are based on the same design, as the Vietnam era issue. Albeit with modern changes, that greatly affect reliability, and effectiveness.
As to cost, he suggests outfitting only actual infantry troops with a more modern arm, and not the rear echelon. To offset the cost it would take to outfit a whole branch of service. He gives numerous ideas, from more hard hitting calibers, to …read more

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