Why doesn't the M16 get replaced?

2007-01-30 15:48:45

#1

SealXo: Member; +309|6923

Obviously the M16 sucks monkey balls according to the marines, pretty much same with the M4. Jamming issues and everything.

I've been watching a lot of news latly on the war and they always show marines with Ak's in hand instead of the M16....

So why doesn't the US just loot all of the AK's they get back, make them look nice, put on some rails and all, and issue them out and sell all the M16's somewhere else?

(same with RPKS>SAWS)

2007-01-30 15:50:41

#2

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7094|67.222.138.85

N.a.t.o.

Last edited by Flaming_Maniac (2007-01-30 15:51:26)

2007-01-30 15:51:02

#3

Christen[30AU]: Attain By Surprise; +41|7149|Oregon, USA

Actually, I believe just recently the US military was looking into a new rifle that was actually very versatile. But unfortunately they canceled it. Why, I'll never know.

Also, from what I've heard, the marines actually really like the M4. But the M16 is definitely overdue for a replacement. It was overdue for a replacement back in the 1970's when it was being used in Vietnam.

2007-01-30 15:51:41

#4

usmarine2007: Banned; +374|6754|Columbus, Ohio

Because you can hit a fleas ass at 500 yards.

2007-01-30 15:51:43

#5

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7197|Nårvei

The M16 is getting old and NATO is testing heaps of other attack rifles and have already applied the use of several rifles for smaller units on a trial basis !

Wait behind the line ..............................................................

2007-01-30 15:52:05

#6

CoronadoSEAL: pics or it didn't happen; +207|6905|USA

good idea. ask for MORE money from a completely democratic congress.

2007-01-30 15:52:08

#7

SealXo: Member; +309|6923

77th|Christensen wrote:
Actually, I believe just recently the US military was looking into a new rifle that was actually very versatile. But unfortunately they canceled it. Why, I'll never know.

Also, from what I've heard, the marines actually really like the M4. But the M16 is definitely overdue for a replacement. It was overdue for a replacement back in the 1970's when it was being used in Vietnam.

they have the A2 now, and the M8 looked like a stiffened trout.

G36 FTW

2007-01-30 15:52:41

#8

usmarine2007: Banned; +374|6754|Columbus, Ohio

CoronadoSEAL wrote:
good idea. ask for MORE money from a completely democratic congress.

rofl

2007-01-30 15:53:26

#9

SealXo: Member; +309|6923

usmarine2007 wrote:
CoronadoSEAL wrote:
good idea. ask for MORE money from a completely democratic congress.
rofl

I never said more money, theyd gain money.

just pillage the bastards AK's and issue them out.

2007-01-30 15:54:35

#10

Stingray24: Proud member of the vast right-wing conspiracy; +1,060|6832|The Land of Scott Walker

Yet another reason to vote Rep and not Dem. Elected Dems don't like guns, even for the military. Clashes with their anti-war platform.

2007-01-30 15:54:56

#11

usmarine2007: Banned; +374|6754|Columbus, Ohio

SealXo wrote:
usmarine2007 wrote:
CoronadoSEAL wrote:
good idea. ask for MORE money from a completely democratic congress.
rofl
I never said more money, theyd gain money.

just pillage the bastards AK's and issue them out.

usmarine2007 wrote:
Because you can hit a fleas ass at 500 yards.

2007-01-30 15:55:01

#12

Mongoose: That 70's guy; +156|6918|Sydney, in 1978

should still be using the M1 garand and the tommy gun, they > all

2007-01-30 15:55:11

#13

BigmacK: Back from the Dead.; +628|7138|Chicago.

What about reviving the XM-8 program?

2007-01-30 15:55:58

#14

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7197|Nårvei

usmarine2007 wrote:
Because you can hit a fleas ass at 500 yards.

And it`s cheap to mass produce, easy to assemble/disassemble for maintenance !

Wait behind the line ..............................................................

2007-01-30 15:56:28

#15

iNeedUrFace4Soup: fuck it; +348|6933

Just give this a pistol grip and your good to go.

2007-01-30 15:56:37

#16

RAIMIUS: You with the face!; +244|7102|US

1. We don't use Soviet ammo
2. AK's are not accurate
3. Logistics

2007-01-30 16:00:04

#17

Varegg: Support fanatic :-); +2,206|7197|Nårvei

RAIMIUS wrote:
1. We don't use Soviet ammo

Wouldn`t bet large amounts of money on that statement !

Wait behind the line ..............................................................

2007-01-30 16:03:13

#18

usmarine2007: Banned; +374|6754|Columbus, Ohio

Varegg wrote:
RAIMIUS wrote:
1. We don't use Soviet ammo
Wouldn`t bet large amounts of money on that statement !

Ya. We use their old nukes for electricity now.

2007-01-30 16:06:20

#19

CoronadoSEAL: pics or it didn't happen; +207|6905|USA

SealXo wrote:
usmarine2007 wrote:
CoronadoSEAL wrote:
good idea. ask for MORE money from a completely democratic congress.
rofl
I never said more money, theyd gain money.

just pillage the bastards AK's and issue them out.

you're serious! what do you think the Marines would think of that?

"here, have some old hadji's ak that we stole from him, but don't worry, we cleaned for you."

that would really boost morale.

and who would you sell the 16's to?

FYI the M4 is the Seals weapon of choice.

Last edited by CoronadoSEAL (2007-01-30 16:07:25)

2007-01-30 16:08:30

#20

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7094|67.222.138.85

CoronadoSEAL wrote:
SealXo wrote:
usmarine2007 wrote:

rofl
I never said more money, theyd gain money.

just pillage the bastards AK's and issue them out.
you're serious! what do you think the Marines would think of that?

"here, have some old hadji's ak that we stole from him, but don't worry, we cleaned for you."

that would really boost morale.

and who would you sell the 16's to?

FYI the M4 is the Seals weapon of choice.

I thought they were going to SCARs now...?

2007-01-30 16:10:10

#21

CoronadoSEAL: pics or it didn't happen; +207|6905|USA

as far as i know they aren't. ill get back to you in a few years.

2007-01-30 16:10:46

#22

david363: Crotch fires and you: the untold story; +314|7126|Comber, Northern Ireland

because the AK is a global sign of the freedom fighter

2007-01-30 16:12:10

#23

CoronadoSEAL: pics or it didn't happen; +207|6905|USA

david363 wrote:
because the AK is a global sign of the freedom fighter

good point. i agree it represents a cultural symbol

Last edited by CoronadoSEAL (2007-01-30 16:14:08)

2007-01-30 16:12:52

#24

SealXo: Member; +309|6923

Varegg wrote:
usmarine2007 wrote:
Because you can hit a fleas ass at 500 yards.
And it`s cheap to mass produce, easy to assemble/disassemble for maintenance !

nothing more easy than a ak

2007-01-30 16:15:06

#25

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7094|67.222.138.85

From what I gather, AK wins at reliability and maintenance, M16 wins at accuracy and performance.

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SealXo wrote:

usmarine2007 wrote:

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