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Marine grunt 2020: How the rapid transformation of small arms is amping up the rifleman
In the span of an enlistment, the Marine infantryman has seen weapons changes that previously took decades.
By Todd South
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Hey, crayon eaters, these M27 rifles are built to be ‘Marine proof’ Heckler & Koch says in viral post
“A fresh batch of M27 rifles leaving Georgia headed to the Devil Dogs," the Facebook post from Heckler & Koch starts.
By Shawn Snow
Congress grills Marines over M27
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill grilled the Marines Corps over its decision to procure the M27 automatic rifle from a German company.
By Shawn Snow
Could the M27 solve some small arms problems for the Army, Marines?
The M27 is being issued to all members of the Marine infantry squad instead of the M4. But subtle changes to the rifle could also solve small arms problems for both the Army and Marine Corps.
By Todd South
This drum mag could be the answer for Marine IAR gunners who need to pour on the fire
The Marine Corps has been reportedly testing a new high-capacity magazine for infantrymen carrying the M27 IAR.
By Christian Lowe
Marines want 11,000 Infantry Automatic Rifles to replace M4 in every infantry squad
Marines are requesting 11,000 M27 Infantry Automatic Rifles from Heckler & Koch.
By Todd South