1 posted on
07/23/2009 11:08:10 AM PDT by
re_tail20
To: re_tail20; Bender2
6.5mm X 45mm!!!!!
2 posted on
07/23/2009 11:10:29 AM PDT by
Perdogg
(Sarah Palin-Jim DeMint 2012 - Liz Cheney for Sec of State - Duncan Hunter SecDef)
To: re_tail20
3 posted on
07/23/2009 11:11:11 AM PDT by
Liberty Valance
(Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
To: re_tail20
Regardless, the MILSPEC requirements and the TDP package will have to be met by ANY OTHER manufacturer.
Very few are capable of meeting these requirements, and some of those don’t currently offer models that can meet those requirements. They’re going to have to up their game if they want any of the new contracts.
In the end, I think Colt will be selected for any follow-on contracts.
4 posted on
07/23/2009 11:11:11 AM PDT by
SJSAMPLE
To: re_tail20
Just as the design moves on to the new 'Garand' style gas piston design. Why would anybody want to keep building the old style carbines?
They are already fielding the latest SCAR -- Video here.
5 posted on
07/23/2009 11:14:12 AM PDT by
Tarpon
(You relinquish your responsibilities, you surrender your rights.)
To: re_tail20
Comments at article hint that the Army will be leasing the rights, not actually acquired, in the form of royalties till 2037.
That will put a damper on other manufacturers taking a crack at producing M4’s to the same specification.
7 posted on
07/23/2009 11:16:41 AM PDT by
Domandred
(Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment.. I am Jim Thompson.)
To: re_tail20
I'm sorry, but isn't the M4 just a carbine version of the M16, and there are LOTS of other manufacturers of M16s. Am I just missing something here? BTW, I used to own an old Colt CAR-15.
Mark
9 posted on
07/23/2009 11:30:46 AM PDT by
MarkL
(Do I really look like a guy with a plan?)
To: re_tail20
18 posted on
07/23/2009 1:21:15 PM PDT by
Shooter 2.5
(NRA /Patron - TSRA- IDPA)
To: re_tail20
oh, i hope Stag Arms makes a lefty version!
19 posted on
07/23/2009 1:24:14 PM PDT by
thefactor
(yes, as a matter of fact, i DID only read the excerpt)
To: re_tail20
Well....that explains a lot.
Lately in the shop, we have been getting more and more of the new commercial Colt 1911/AR series weapons for sale.
Seems like Colt knew this was going to happen and is hedging their bet on retaining some of the contracting with more civilian sales.
The 1911's have lots of custom features, are priced just below the Kimber lines, and the AR's are excellent. There is also a SIG(?) manufactured 22LR AR with the Colt name on it.
20 posted on
07/23/2009 1:28:50 PM PDT by
Pistolshot
(Brevity: Saying a lot, while saying very little.)
To: re_tail20
Do the military allow ppl to pick their own weapons? If not, they should imho. Give each soldier X amount of $$ and let them buy their own weapons. Then find out which is more popular, then go with that as standard
26 posted on
10/11/2009 12:06:27 PM PDT by
4rcane
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