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Old 08-15-2009, 12:33
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Re: Colt M4 prototypes (M4 PDW and piston action)

From my discussions with the Colt reps they explained the Corps was looking for a replacement to the SAW for offensive ops. The feedback was the SAW was too heavy and they wanted a magazine fed weapon to cross level ammo within the squad. Sounds like this is coming out of the CQB environment prevalent today. My concern is the next war might not be like what is being experienced now.
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