Definitely...on all three of your points.
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Wow. Left field surprise to me.
Suppose it makes sense reg previous proven performance ala other contracts. I suppose they'll be able to use their hammer forge to good effect.
From wiki:
"For the Individual Carbine competition, Colt has submitted their Enhanced M4 design, also known as the Colt Advanced Piston Carbine (APC). The weapon has a suppression ready fluted barrel, which is lighter and cools better than current M4 barrels. It is claimed to have "markedly better" accuracy."
Too bad the fluted barrel could not be folded into this program.
Well considering both Colt an Remington are unionized and in very ANTI -GUN states maybe the contract should go to someone else! Why support NY/Conn. :rolleyes:
Just a thought and question...
What is the benefit of of providing for the military. You are taking your self out of the market.