6DarkFire9 (October 12, 2008 at 8:20 am)

is that thing covered in plastic? prove me wrong, but that doesn't seem like the best idea.but what do i know...

vlad1m1r1 (October 12, 2008 at 2:08 am)

why did they drop this it looks like a good weapon.....

ChrisHallett83 (October 11, 2008 at 7:28 pm)

The STANAG-compatible box magazine, while relatively compact compared to other types of 5.56x45mm NATO box magazines, has often been criticized for a perceived lack of durability and a tendency to malfunction if not treated with a level of care that often cannot be afforded under combat conditions. Because STANAG 4179 is only a dimensional standard, production quality from manufacturer to manufacturer is not uniform.

ChrisHallett83 (October 11, 2008 at 7:26 pm)

There are plenty of good reasons not to use STANAG magazines though - The STANAG-compatible box magazine, while relatively compact compared to other types of 5.56x45mm NATO box magazines, has often been criticized for a perceived lack of durability and a tendency to malfunction if not treated with a level of care that often cannot be afforded under combat conditions. Because STANAG 4179 is only a dimensional standard, production quality from manufacturer to manufacturer is not uniform.

drummerxp (October 11, 2008 at 7:12 pm)

how original

7ych0 (October 11, 2008 at 5:40 pm)

That's what people said of the M16 at first. I think in 20 years, we're used to guns looking like that or something similar.

england318 (October 11, 2008 at 3:42 pm)

it doesn't look that nice.

MrBullos (October 11, 2008 at 8:38 am)

It's just like a SCAR...

rb21122b (October 11, 2008 at 8:20 am)

The XM8 was just too good, and the government knew it. I think they wanted to adopt it but knew if they did, it would put America's oldest firearms company (Colt) out of buisness.

ZakkLamm (October 11, 2008 at 4:40 am)

Yeah, I heard it's almost impossible to jam. XDBut I bet it's got a hefty price tag.