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Originally Posted by Ilow
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).
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I was thinking the same thing. Easy to say, "poor fire discipline" when I don't have 200 armed insurgents shooting at me.
I know Crompsin is familiar with the weapon systems mentioned in the article, and I also know Crompsin affectionately called the AR-15 "crap" a long time ago. So I look forward to his feedback.
Also, I've heard that the SAW tends to jam up a lot, and is not really liked by the troops? Idk. Just heard it. Looking for confirmation here....
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It also seems that the M4 style of weapons seem to heat up quicker? I remember when I was reading about the M4's development, that the design team had to add double-heat-shields to the lower hand guard, otherwise the weapon would become too hot to fire rather quickly? It makes sense given the shorter dwell time and higher port pressures of the carbine ARs. I'm sure the DI system does not help either.
Anyone know?