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Originally Posted by longrange1947
The SCAR is not a good example in this case. It is not the answer. As far as USSOCOM getting them, hell that has been on and off for hte last three years. Seems that it just can't quite live up to its hype.
I am tired of the Hill Folks getting their panties in a bunch every time they see a new installment of Future Weapons or Weaponology. That causes more muddied waters then even some individual at 5th Grp. 
Try an upper on the lower we have, there are a bunch! Cheaper and doable.
Sean - As far as I am concerned the SCAR jury has left the building.   |
R - I'm with you. The more I learn about the SCAR, the worse it smells. The hypesters are still singing it's praises but I think you're right - the jury is at the bar. Swapping uppers makes sense to me - <$750 (at production/contract prices) each, push two pins, and get the equivalent of a new rifle. Plus up maintenance dollars, do it when the barrels need replacing anyway, and amortize the cost. Win, win for everybody except Colt and FN (unless they can enter and win a fair and open competition). What's not to like?
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