On Wednesday, my good man Mr. Puggs asked my opinion of the weaponry that should replace the utterly failing M-16.
I just wanted to show you all pics of my preferences.
Since the brass probably would not bring this one back,
Even without the optics or bipod.
I would like our men and women to be given these,
in the time proven 45ACP caliber. Did you know that the MAC has even fewer parts than the M3A1 Greasegun? Easy maintenance, less to go wrong.
The stick mags would be a better idea than the drums, although unlike the Thompson, the drum mag change on the MAC is much easier given the 2 inch mag release lever. And think of how many 30 round stick mags a soldier could carry.
Or, the soldier could opt for additional firearms training and get one of these,
10 round tube mag, ghost ring sites, full choke or slug barrel depending on the soldiers preference (30 second change out).
Now to work on a new SAW in 7.62, a replacement for the M9 Beretta.
Posted by AnalogKid at November 28, 2003 02:00 AM | TrackBackWhatever happened to the Stoner Weapons System? I recall quite some time ago that it was supposed to be the end-all and be-all for US soldiers.
Posted by: Ted on November 28, 2003 08:44 AMHell of a fireteam you would put tegether AK. An all around threat with no weak points.
Posted by: Mark (puggs) on November 29, 2003 12:39 PMRemember that Stoner created the M-16, and neglected to chrome any damn thing on the original, causing a majority of the problems.
The M-14 was a decent weapon but could not lay down suppressive fire when required. Maybe a selective fire version would fit the bill.
I would prefer a MP5 or derivative over the MAC10. The MP5 has so little recoil that it can be more effective over a longer range. A 10mm version would be nice.
The MAC10 would be my SIDEARM of choice though. It is like a pistol in the hands of a big guy like me.
I would prefer to use an Ithaca Roadblocker 10 Gauge Magnum. Semi-Auto, deadly and freaking scary looking to tote about. It is heavy though. And I can't remember if it held only 3 rounds like I have read. I'd swear my father's held more. But I haven't seen one in awhile so I dunno.
Squad Automatic Weapon? The MG3, the politically correct name for the venerable MG42. It can lay down wicked amounts of lead and sounds scary as hell.
Posted by: Capt Morpholine on November 30, 2003 12:33 PM