WonderNine
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What is the deal with all these short barreled primary weapons? A plastic 20" M-16 is plenty short and light enough for me to wield quickly and effectively, plus it has a greater sight radius and more power. Is this just the "average" 5' 9" 160-170lb. soldiers weapon? If I was in Iraq I would ask my CO for something other than an 14" M4
But I'm a little under 6' and over 200lbs, perhaps bigger soldiers get heavier, higher caliber primary weapons still, as the assault infantry with their .30-06 automatic BAR's of the past did? Yes the Garand's caliber was also .30-06, but it was not fully auto. I know this was how it worked in the past....
If any current or recent military men know the answer to this please let me know.
But I'm a little under 6' and over 200lbs, perhaps bigger soldiers get heavier, higher caliber primary weapons still, as the assault infantry with their .30-06 automatic BAR's of the past did? Yes the Garand's caliber was also .30-06, but it was not fully auto. I know this was how it worked in the past....
If any current or recent military men know the answer to this please let me know.