Will the XM8 replace the M16 anytime soon???
473956
The XM8 is no longer going to replace the M16 weapons system.\n\nPersonally, I do not believe that it would have been in the best interest of the military to adopt the XM8. While it is an improvement over the M16, it still shoots a vermin round. It would be better to adopt Barrett's 6.8mm M468 assault rifle or retool the M16 to use 6.5mm rounds. These rounds will be able to maintain accuracy and increase stopping power. Also, it would cost less as opposed to purchasing an entirely new weapons system, since the lower receivers of the M16s and M4s can be reused.\n\nAfter all, to an infantryman whose life is at stake, the point is to shoot to kill in not 3-5 rounds, but 1-3 rounds. Every round and every second pulling that trigger counts.
156424
No time soon.  The product is still in beta so they are still trying to perfect it before it's rolled out to other markets.  My personal guess is that it will be at least a year because it will probably take months before v1.0 is released and I imagine a number of months after that to roll it out in multiple markets.
1005755
both have their good points but they are really different in design. the AK is built to require very little care and still shoot. it is not overly accurate and had perhaps the worst safety selector in the world. the thing is awkward and very noisy. the magazine requires an odd rocking motion to install or remove which can cause problems. the curvature of the mag and the length of the larger ones can cause problems as well. but the damn thing will always shoot and its easy to maintain. the M16 is designed as a more precise weapon. it requires more care and cleaning but is also fairly easy to maintain. its more user friendly to fire and points better. the round is somewhat less powerful at longer ranges but its also lighter so you can carry more ammo. today it and its clones are perhaps the most issued rifle in the world but there's still millions of AKs around. personally i would not feel underarmed with either for the most part but i prefer the M16 as the better of the two
792199
save your cash, get a T&#92;C Encore in 300 mag and you will be set for  anything in N america and some african game get a gun that is gonna last and some thing that you can hand down rem 700 are cheaply built and not very tough at least mine wasnt
815242
There are better guns in that price range.\n\nThe Ion is not a good starter gun...
789987
XM is tied in with AOL.  You would need to have AOL or a subscription to XM.
462704
Some guy in Australia just invented a gun which fires one million rounds in a minute, or over 15,000 each second (its called Metal Storm and it's nuts).\nTrust me, bullets will be around for a while.
553563
there not,we have had a whole new system in operation for awhile now.and every day we are getting newer high tech weapons to use.for a true,more explained detail try to send that question (WHICH IS A GOOD QUESTION) to the TV show MAIL CALL. i don't know if you have seen the show,but they answer questions such as yours in detail.its a military show about the equipment used in wars. I'm sorry i don't have the email to them but you probably can get it by looking up the shows name MAIL CALL on the web.
745497
M198 155mm Medium Howitzer, Towed\n\n\nPrimary function: Provides field artillery fire support for all Marine Corps Air Ground Task Force organizations.\nManufacturer: Rock Island\nContractor: AMCCOM\nLength: \nIn tow: 40 feet, 6 inches (12.30 meters)\nFiring: 36 feet, 2 inches (11.01 meters)\nWidth in tow: 9 feet, 2 inches (2.79 meters)\nHeight in tow: 9 feet, 6 inches (2.89 meters)\nWeight: 15,758 pounds (7.154 kilograms)\nBore diameter: 155mm\nMaximum effective range: \nconventional ammunition: 22,400 meters (13.92 miles)\nrocket-assisted projectile: 30,000 meters (18.64 miles)\nRate of Fire:\nMaximum: 4 rounds per minute\nSustained: 2 rounds per minute\nCrew: 9 enlisted\nUnit Replacement Cost: $527,337\n\nFeatures: The M198 Medium Towed Howitzer is a 155mm field artillery howitzer. It is constructed of aluminum and steel, and is air transportable by CH-53E helicopter, and C-130 or larger fixed-wing aircraft. The M198 provides increased range, and improved reliability and maintainability over the former standard towed 155mm howitzer, the M114A2. The use of rocket-assisted projectiles significantly extends the range, lethality, and counterbattery fires of the direct support artillery battalions. The M198 fires all current and developmental 155mm ammunition.\n\nBackground: The first 10 M198 Howitzers were delivered to the 10th Marine Regiment in January 1982.
220710
Good evening Major,I'm a retired Sergeant in the U.S. Army, possibly at the same time as yourself,oh well.Man, our Country's have really put us lifers through some stuff HUH? Late December 1966,Kontoum Provence,Search & Destroy,monsoon, my Stevens & Savage 12 Ga. Pump shotgun lost a spring,an important spring,Ord. had to have the weapon to fix it. The only replacement weapon was a captured Kalishnikaugh,Model 47.I had that weapon five(5) days,it saw action twice,two good fire......the 47 was flawless,I didn't want to give it up when that hillbilly shotgun came back,it was and is the World's finest Gererilla warfare weapon......Sir.It's almost mid-night here, whatever time it is there Sir,I hope you're good!
887588
There is an American-made airsoft copy of a General electric minigun. It shoots at a rate of 1800 rounds per minute.\n\nOf course it costs six thousand dollars.....\n\nBut it's probably the best.\nOk, I know you can't afford that... \nBut do a video search for "airsoft minigun", and check it out anyway. They have a two minute or longer vid of a minigun  disintergrating a television set. WOW.\n\nBest there is, man.
1126096
Try a Springfield XD in 9mm. I have one in .45 acp and love it. I have put 4000 rounds through it in a month and hasn't failed yet. I have tried every type of round I can get my hands on and have yet to have a failure to feed or a misfire. Springfield has several different combinatios, 3" subcompact, 4" inch and 5" inch barrel lenghts. Every one has a built in accesory rail. In which many other manufatures cost extra for that feature. Just a little advice. Gunbroker.com has several auctions for they many configurations for under $500.
868640
as a small arms instructor for the navy i know the are two semi(single shot) and full auto for the a3 for the m16a4 there are 4 semi auto, burst and full
1143851
I can understand your wanting to explore "humane" bullets, but the reasons for FMJ far exceed your examples, the cost of FMJ's is MUCH less than say, JHPBT's or JHP's. Considering the average troop in a war situation rarely "aims" his rifle, but more to the effect of spray and pray, it seems logical that the best ammo for the average grunt would be FMJ's, perhaps elite forces or snipers should use this new ammo( by the way, your link won't open) But in all reality, the normal M193 series of ammo will be used.(M193 is standard FMJ .223 ammo the military uses) Occasionally they are issued armor piercing rounds depending on the mission.If the military re-tools for different weapons(already in the works with the HKXM series) I would assume different types os ammo would be used as well, perhaps the bi-metal rounds will find a home.
1000646
join the navy seals or the US marines and you dont even have to buy one...\n\nthis smaller, compact version of the M16 or AR15 i believe is limited to military/law enforcement use...
234195
Instead of just buying a new trigger try moving the trigger closer to teh micro switch so it wont take as long for you to pull the trigger. My trigger is so close to my micrositch that a tap on it will fire it. But only shoot as fast as you gun can handle or otherwise it will chop and its gonna take a long time for you to fix it.
10541
MOT is a great pick for 2006. Cell phones are still hot, and MOT continues to over deliver and under promise. There is a whole new wave of cell phone technology coming, hence, smart phones with music t.v. and God knows what else etc. Motorola is aware and doing everything they can to stay ahead. Furthermore, the stock is at a perfect technical level to buy right now. It is flirting with its 50 day moving average. I would buy it with a 10% stop loss and let it ride. HOGS GET SLAUGHTERD