MikeTF
Ultimate Member
Guys, try to read more carefully in the poorly written article and then do a search. The M27 is a replacement for the M249 SAW. It is NOT a replacement for the M4a1 the branches are rolling out nor for the M16a4.
Guys, try to read more carefully in the poorly written article and then do a search. The M27 is a replacement for the M249 SAW. It is NOT a replacement for the M4a1 the branches are rolling out nor for the M16a4.
I was aware of that, but since the conversation seemed to be entirely about replacing M4s with 416s, I assumed I'd missed something in the comments.Guys, try to read more carefully in the poorly written article and then do a search. The M27 is a replacement for the M249 SAW. It is NOT a replacement for the M4a1 the branches are rolling out nor for the M16a4.
It is a squad automatic rifle. It blends in with the regular issue rifles and carbines so it is harder to pick out the squad machine gunner. It is also much lighter and more accurate.
The downside is loss of suppressing fire, which is why the Army is not planning to adopt it. The Marines are not planning to phase out the M249 entirely. They are replacing about 50% of the squad level MGs with the M27. I'd think a compensation would be if the Marines moved towards issuing some drum magazines, but maybe the reliability isn't there.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/M27_Infantry_Automatic_Rifle
I'm only a civilian. But since I pay taxes, I'm not ecstatic about seeing money going to a foreign company. With all the industry knowledge and familiarity with the AR, M4, M16, can't something just as good be produced domestically and cheaper?
The Marines are looking to adopt the M27 Service Wide. That article may not expand on that in complete clarity, but it is being pushed.
I'm only a civilian. But since I pay taxes, I'm not ecstatic about seeing money going to a foreign company. With all the industry knowledge and familiarity with the AR, M4, M16, can't something just as good be produced domestically and cheaper?
...if they are producing a better quality weapon or cheaper or both, it does save Tax payers money in the end.
The FN's are produced in South Carolina. It may be a foreign company but at least they're made by American workers. In fact, judging by the markings on my 249, it looks like the receiver may actually be made in Michigan.
Most over rated firearm company ever in my opinion.
But as a overall weapon I think it will out perform the m4s 10-1.