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Tango0127 Oct 2022 9:01 p.m. PST

… US ARSENAL


"It's fascinating how long a firearm design sticks around with the United States military. In a digital world, it's easy to forget that firearms technology tends to move a lot slower than the world of electronics, aviation, or even warship construction. As a country, we have the most capable and most advanced military in the world with the R&D budget we need to stay at the forefront of weapons technology. But when we find a design that works, we tend to stick to it. Today we are celebrating the longest-serving service weapons in America's arsenal…"


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Stryderg28 Oct 2022 6:08 a.m. PST

"when we find a design that works, we tend to stick to it"
It's a lot cheaper that way…usually.

Tango0128 Oct 2022 3:45 p.m. PST

(smile)

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