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I saw this too. If they were going full auto until the barrels melted then it sort of seems like lack of fire discipline (easy for me to say from my desk, right). I would like to have a little more info to know what portions of the rifles failed.
To be honest, I am more bothered by the failure of the 249, which AFAIK is very heavy barreled to withstand extended periods of full auto fire. If our infantry can't fire 600 rounds from a SAW when they are in a firefight then then they are in trouble. It is my understanding that the M4 is really meant for a few (pretty accurate) shots at a time or bursts, but not for sustained full auto. Also, where were the M203s in this scenario?
Tom Coburn probably has the best interests of the troops in mind, but i am skeptical that he really has any idea wtf he is talking about. Seems like political posturing in the end.
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