Carbine trials and piston future.

[sinlessorrow]

I think alot will be learned when the test results are released. Many manufacturers will take the data and try to improve upon them as these test results will set a new standard for the next few years

Ill be interested to see where they can take the M4A1

[R0N]

When the Marine Corps looked at the M27 as an across the board replacement for A4 and M4s for just the divisional units in the Marine Corps the 1 billion dollar price tag made the senior leaders decide to just look at PIPing the A4s with free floating handguards and collapsible stocks and the M4s with free floating handguards.

[jesuvuah]

I would guess that over time most companies would follow colts design. Buyers like compatability, and sellers like to sell products.

[sinlessorrow]

On another note, what would happen if something like the ACR wins?

[6933]

Last I heard the Colt piston was doing quite well; much to many peoples surprise.

[sinlessorrow]

Last I heard the Colt piston was doing quite well; much to many peoples surprise.

Where did you hear this?

[mig1nc]

On another note, what would happen if something like the ACR wins?

The Dolphins will have another perfect season.

[sinlessorrow]

The Dolphins will have another perfect season.

Haha nice one.

Honestly though itll be interesting if the scar or acr won. Then AR manuf. wouldn be able to follow the tdp

[6933]

Where did you hear this?

From someone familiar with the trials. I'm not the first to hear this. IIRC, Grant has heard similar.

[sinlessorrow]

From someone familiar with the trials. I'm not the first to hear this. IIRC, Grant has heard similar.

Thats good to hear.

If we get a new rifle will it get a new M designation?

since we are on the topic of the IC i have a question. If the Army chooses to just PiP the M4A1 what do you think the response will be?

I have a feeling the media will pick up on it and say the Army set up the tests or that they made the wrong decision