No price given, but worth every life it may save.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/marine-co...211125673.html
No price given, but worth every life it may save.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/marine-co...211125673.html
I have been following this with interest. When I was infantry doctrine was no suppressors (other than for snipers) because the volume of fire was considered a combat multiplier.
I understand now the Army wants suppressors for their light and medium machine guns- probably because they tend to draw a lot of enemy fire in an effort to kill them because of the damage they do. I don't think the Army is using suppressors for the issue infantry rifle. Your article indicates the Marines are going that route.
ΜOΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
There's a couple of downsides. Those "cans" get real hot, real fast. Then you've got that blow back gas headed back at you. They're hard on gun parts and frequent cleaning is a must. Still, they wouldn't be going this route if they didn't feel the positives outweighed the negatives. A couple of other considerations. They change the balance of the gun, have to be aligned and has an effect on night vision googles.
Peter1469 (01-03-2021)