https://trendydigests.com/2024/04/25/the-dawn-of-the-xm7-u-s-armys-transition-from-the-legendary-m16-series/
Looks like Sig is the main supplier of military handguns too. They replaced Beretta with the Sig M17 9mm.
Weapons procurement, at this level anyway, appears to be free of some of the turmoil we see elsewhere. Unless there's some political stuff not hitting the news. Any of you guys with military connections know anything?
So it looks like a heavier caliber was the impetus behind this change. Better stopping power, better body armor penetration.Quote:
After over five decades of faithful service, the M16 series, an icon of American military might and a direct descendant of the AR-15 designed by Eugene Stoner will be succeeded by Sig Sauer's advanced XM7 rifle. The M16, first introduced in 1964, has been the most-produced 5.56x45mm weapon, marking a significant chapter in the annals of U.S. military history. The latest variant, the M16A4, known for its three-round burst feature, will soon yield to the cutting-edge design of the XM7, a testament to the relentless pursuit of small arms excellence.
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Sig Sauer's XM7 and XM250 promise a significant capability increase over their predecessors, firing a common 6.8mm ammunition that delivers greater effectiveness against current and emergent threats. The new round, an intermediate caliber, outperforms both the 5.56mm and 7.62mm in terms of accuracy and power, especially at extended ranges - a critical factor in modern combat scenarios where adversaries have improved their body armor.
Looks like Sig is the main supplier of military handguns too. They replaced Beretta with the Sig M17 9mm.
Weapons procurement, at this level anyway, appears to be free of some of the turmoil we see elsewhere. Unless there's some political stuff not hitting the news. Any of you guys with military connections know anything?
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