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Originally posted by theking
It is a reliable weapon...even under adverse conditions. I have used the weapon in three different operations and it did not jam in any of the three...and I would not hesitate to take it into battle again. Even if it does jam...it is a simple matter of clearing it. In the Jessica Lynch incident...as I have pointed out in a previous post...they were supply troops and simply were not well trained in the use of weapons. If I remember correctly...during her interview it was mentioned that a .50 cal jammed...and the gunner could not clear it. As I further stated the Army should learn a lesson from this incident and put a priority on training non-combatant units to be more proficient in the use...and maintinance of weapons.
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I disagree though. I hated the M16 and it has a built in forward assist for the bolt, which never really works anyway, because if you have keep pounding it to move the bolt forward, you know that shit ain't gonna fire -- that just indicates a design flaw to me.
I never really had a problem with the M4A1, which is pretty much the same wep only smaller, but the best weapon for reliabilty we use is the SAW. That mofo fires no matter what (maybe have to wipe off the feed tray once in a while, and it's more accurate for a point target than the M16. Try using the a mag with one round our a belt with one round and you'll see that bitch can hit a point way the fuck out there.