I'm with you there also. A bit OT here but the M240 is a formidable weapon design and in the hands of a decent gunner it will help any war fighter meet his end state.
_______
You are in the business because you are breathing. -- Louis Armstrong
Printable View
You are right.
Its just odd why price, kickbacks, and politics drive the purchase or sale of a defense item and not often quality and function when all of us here are in the business of saving lives. The last two (i.e. quality and function) often assists to the success of servicemen in harm's way.
________
You are in the business because you are breathing. -- Louis Armstrong