M4... Yah Fuired.

[photo by swearrr]

[the title was my Donald Trump impression... lame, I know...]

The military is looking for an M4 replacement.  Many of you probably already know about this though.  So, many companies are presenting what they think would be the next great carbine.

I've been seeing many different options and my general opinion on the ones that I saw is that they all feel very "Starship Troopery."  They look more like Nerf guns than a legit battle rifle.  Now, that's just based on the design and I have never held, fired, or even seen one of them in person.  But they do all look bulky.

I wonder what it was like to see the transition to the M16... Did people think it looked too modern?

Something about the M4 makes me really, really like it.  It feels solid, but not heavy, it's black, which is beautiful, and it just looks tough, edgy almost.  

You can read one mans recommendation on Kit Up here: [Kit Up!]

To read more about the Military M4 replacement: [Military.com]

High Tech Guns

I found a neat article about 5 high tech guns on the Popular Mechanics website and I thought I'd share them with you.

The SCAR-Light is an alternative to the M16 and M4.  It looks like its easy to operate and fix in the field too.  Though I would rather have an expert opinion on it, so don't take my word for it!

I can't even imagine what goes into making a good weapon.  Obviously accuracy, durability, or even ergonomics.  I bet people get attached to certain weapons though so I don't think introducing a new gun is very welcomed.

Take the jump to read the entire article.  Anything that gives our guys an upper hand is fine by me.

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