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    1st ID soldiers receive upgraded M4s

    The first soldiers have begun receiving the upgraded M4 carbine, the M4A1 — the same weapon used for decades in special forces units.

    The 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, Kansas, is the first to get the converted weapons, Amy officials announced Wednesday. The new features of the deadlier weapon include a heavy barrel, ambidextrous fire control and a new fully-automatic drop-in trigger option to replace the M4’s “burst” setting. The barrel’s weight allows the weapon to better resist heat and cook-off, allowing a sustained rate of fire.

    “Those piece-parts are part of conversion kits currently being applied at Fort Riley, and that increased capability not only includes an increased rate of fire, resistance to cook-off, but improved ergonomics,” said Product Manager for Individual Weapons Lt. Col. Shawn Lucas.




    http://www.armytimes.com/article/201...s?sf26441639=1

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    Ambi is silly nonsense, but ditching the burst and a heavier barrel isn't bad.
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    Can they please send me one?

    Thank you.

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    Lol the army patting itself on the back much?


    I don't think this is as big of an upgrade as they are making it out to be. I never once thought I needed my M4 to be heavier or make empty faster. Burst was a really cool feature and made 30rnds last.

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    It did come off a bit over the top, "a deadlier weapon!"

    I suppose that is arguably true.

    Which reminds me, I have been wanting to install an ambi safety for some time now.

    No full auto for me. Besides, if I had full auto as an option I'd bankrupt myself in ammo costs.

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    heavier barrel isn't bad.
    When you are already carrying 80+ LBS of Shit, it's pure Derp.

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    I definitely wouldn't have minded a full auto trigger in my rifles when I was in. Not necessarily for the fun switch but for a better trigger pull. Those burst triggers were awful.
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    Not sure why. My only criticism is that they don't use a good charging handle like the BCM Gunfighter (at least a standard one).

    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    Ambi is silly nonsense, but ditching the burst and a heavier barrel isn't bad.



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    That article is ate up like a soup sandwich

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    Quote Originally Posted by Iraqgunz View Post
    My only criticism is that they don't use a good charging handle like the BCM Gunfighter (at least a standard one).
    Because the extended latch makes it easy to accidentally bump the lever and disengage the charging handle.

    I have a BCM mod4 installed on my rifle. The first time I took it out in dense brush looking for a fox that had been stealing my chickens, the extended handle was bumped several times. Anytime I lowered the rifle to my side (no sling) the latch bumped against my pants and disengaged the charging handle.

    My dogs and I were out there looking for a fox that has killed half my chicken flock. Having to keep an eye on my charging handle should be the least of my worries.

    The extended charging handles might be good for range work, but I was not impressed when it came to using the rifle in dense brush, hanging vines, climbing over creek banks,,,, and the such.

    I am probably going to go back to the plain ole charging handle if the BCM keeps giving me problems.
    Last edited by ~kev~; 05-21-14 at 16:14.

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