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A smart dawgie said:

yah. the ideal	individual weapon for the US soldiers and  marines of
the 21st century.. . . . . 

thanks but  no thanks!	

[Tomb] Hallelujah. I liked my FN. I also would have enjoyed the
CONSIDERABLY LIGHTER C7. 

every soldier i have talked to about this weapon  either  burst out
laughing, or cringes when thinking of all of the potential problems that
this  little gem represents.

[Tomb] Of course, the one thing it claims, which if it worked would be
great, is the ability to attack troops in defilade (I think I got that
right) by using airburst grenades. That one ability would make a big
difference in some kinds of fight. But not, IMO, 24 lbs. worth of
difference.....

[Tomb] OTOH, I hear there is a bit of a thought of moving back more
towards the M240 because the M249 is seen as inadequate in some quarters
as a squad support weapon. I wouldn't be anxious to pig an M240 or its
heavier ammo either. Hell, give me an M4 and I'd probably have been just
as happy as with the FN! (After all, range is limited by "where can I