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Originally Posted by Shadowalker Well i think the army is looking to replace it with the XM8 but i thought it was more M4 size then M16. If i was us military and was looking to replace like with like i would want the G36, as it is 5.56mm, used by its NATO allies and is one of the best rifles in the world at the minute, though it isnt bullpup design! http://www.world.guns.ru/assault/as14-e.htm |
Bullpup designs suck. They are horrid for left handers who make up a large part of your force. Telling them to learn to shoot right is a BS answer too.
The G36 is identical to the M8. The G36 is based on the AR18 (In design of function/action).
The M8 is a G36 only the US forces will have a better sight and a more robust stock capable of IMTing and buttstroking better. The current standard sight on the G36 is less than ideal and the stock is a bit flimsy if you intend to use it to break a fall.
Our rail/mounting system will also allow for more versatility than a G36.
Other than that, it's optics.