New Rifle in the Southwest

[DeltaSierra]

@AZ-Renegade

These are Vietnam Era, re-arsenaled USGI rifles that BP had in storage. They started life as full auto capable, full length rifles and now have the full auto disconnect. The one pictured was manufactured by Winchester.

At the time this program started, I was told that it was cheaper to upgrade the M14s we already had than to put a new system through field testing.

I think this was before CBP Air and Marine adopted the SCAR 17.

This rifle was described as, “holding the door open” for another 7.62 platform. According to USBP HQ, it was this or nothing, and our Office of Training Development really wanted to get a 7.62 platform in the field.

While this is an OTD project, to my knowledge, these have only been fielded in limited numbers throughout Tucson Sector.

Thanks for the reply.

[VooDoo6Actual]

@AZ-Renegade

With loaded mag, optic and sling. Without bipod.

check, thx

[Iraqgunz]

All things considered, it could be worse. If I was working that particular area and had the choice between it or nothing well I would have to take it.

I agree that the size and weight is more suited to an overwatch type scenario, but at least they have something.

7.62 AR’s are not cheap and I can guess that by the time you add magazines, optics and the rifle you are in the 3-4K range.

[96_SS]

And most likely close in weight as well.