FN scores M4/M4A1 contract

[Grand58742]

Good for FN.

But I'm sure Colt will still get fed some smaller M4/M4A1 contracts for the DOD and FMS programs, as the Gov't never likes having all it's eggs in one basket when it comes to large programs like this.

For example from just over a year ago, both FN and Colt got $80M contracts for more M4/M4A1s.

https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/201...2031541775138/

And some FMS stuff -

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/...ales-contract/

https://thedefensepost.com/2019/09/2...-13-countries/

Or they end up as a subcontractor of FN producing M4 parts/complete carbines.

I recall a few years ago FN had contracted them to produce 240s.

[Eurodriver]

Just speculation, but as seemingly large as this contract is, it may take the Army to the 6.8mm transition with a large inventory of "just in case" carbines.

The army is not switching to 6.8.

[AO777]

Colts civilian sale market was very small compared to the gov contracts. They shut it down for that reason.

[pag23]

The army is not switching to 6.8.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OLCL6OYbSTw

Aren't you USMC..

[RHINOWSO]

Or they end up as a subcontractor of FN producing M4 parts/complete carbines.

I recall a few years ago FN had contracted them to produce 240s.

Yeah they all scratch each others back and do business with each other when the situation presents itself.

Only the non-business minded think that this is the 'death bell' for Colt.

[Buncheong]

If Colts out of contracts and no civilian sales whats left?

Pythons that have to be returned for warranty issues?

[chef8489]

Fn had a contract already with the US gov for m4a1. This is nothing new.

[Tokarev]

A surplus lower courtesy of the US Navy. Now in use with US Border Patrol.

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[Slater]

IIRC, the M16A3 was essentially an A2 with a full auto capability?

[17K]

IIRC, the M16A3 was essentially an A2 with a full auto capability?

Yes, but the spec could apply to a flat top as well.