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Originally Posted by sapper21b
I dont know why u guys would even mention the M249, most worthless piece of junk ive ever fired... now the 240B.. thats a beauty. combat tested |
Only people that mention the M249 have never had to carry or shoot one.
Kids see it in a video game and think it's the bomb-diggity.
Despite the fact that the M249 SAW is indeed a "worthless piece of junk" over other light machine gun designs, I believe it has the highest kill rate of any US infantry weapon used during the GWoT. The torture-device twist collapse stock sucks the most, the short barrels are used all the time for no reason, and there aren't enough "nut sacks" to go around for those who need 'em.
The M240B (aka "the Pig") is a beautiful gun from a technical standpoint... but not for a grunt to carry. Zero ergonomics and 27 lbs standalone (no barrel or ammo). It's good when it's on a truck or somebody else is carrying the damn thing!
Good thing the DoD is looking into the newer lightweight model.