Re: When will the US military replace the M4A1 as its standard issue infantry rifle?
Posted by:
dowhut
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Date: July 07, 2020 01:41PM
The M4 is not 40 years old. Just like the B 52, much of the design is original, but still works very well. It is not "out dated". What the military does need is a bigger round out of the M4 platform. That hasn't happened for two reasons, logistics and anything bigger will reduce the number of rounds per magazine. Logistically, it is a MAJOR deal to change the M4 caliber. Capacity wise, it is a mental issue. Having 4 fewer rounds per mag will not effect anything, which is about what you get when you go from 5.56 to 6.8. 7.62 NATO will not replace the 5.56 because the ammunition itself is too heavy. In fact, ammunition weight is why the 5.56 was chosen.