Army's New Rifle Testing

"The official said he was not surprised because the propellant in green ammo is “so filthy” some manufacturers have needed an ultrasonic cleaner and rubber mallet to get a bolt out after firing only a few thousand rounds. The Army this spring provided competitors 10,080 rounds (six cases) of M855A1 Enhanced Performance Rounds, aka “green ammo.” This was done so manufacturers could fine-tune their weapons to the ammo’s unique characteristics."


Anybody see another original M16 fiasco in the works? How many soldiers will die, this time in the effort to be politically correct?

James

If you don't like their BBQ then don't eat the food... That simple. Ww2 you know how many different companies made the jeep? Garand? Lol a ton while I don't agree with it i do understand why

Beladran wrote:If you don't like their BBQ then don't eat the food... That simple. Ww2 you know how many different companies made the jeep? Garand? Lol a ton while I don't agree with it i do understand why

Well, Garand was a government employee at the time, and he voluntarily gave up any claim to the M-1 rifle. Not exactly the same. On the other hand, it is common for the government to pay for most of the cost of development of complicated weapons systems, i.e. fighter planes, ships, etc.

Besides, it's not as if Colt and the others have the option to sell their product/inventions on the open market - it's the U.S. government or no one.

James