Army Rifle and MG

[HayesGreener]

This was mentioned here a bit ago here is another article
Army moving forward with new weapons, will test in various environments

Army moving forward with new weapons, will test in various environments

The Army will test its new adopted weapons this summer in various environmental conditions.

www.foxnews.com

 

[KillerFord1977]

I’d like a civilian model but not paying $8000 for one. Thats like the $400 screwdriver the DOD pays for.

 

[Pro Digy]

I’d like a civilian model but not paying $8000 for one. Thats like the $400 screwdriver the DOD pays for.

The MCX-Spear is "only" $4,200, the original limited edition last year was $8,000... The real one shoots very nicely, curious to try the civilian version...

 

[KillerFord1977]

The MCX-Spear is "only" $4,200, the original limited edition last year was $8,000... The real one shoots very nicely, curious to try the civilian version...

$4200 is still too much. They will be making thousands for the military. Their R&D costs will be covered. Shouldn’t be more that a typical DD rifle, but Sig & Military = monster “cool factor the Army uses it” mark up.
No thanks

 

[Pro Digy]

$4200 is still too much. They will be making thousands for the military. Their R&D costs will be covered. Shouldn’t be more that a typical DD rifle, but Sig & Military = monster “cool factor the Army uses it” mark up.
No thanks

Oh I agree 100% with you, especially because you can't stop at just the rifle, the Tango6T "needs" to go on it, so it will reach $6,000 in no time... The 716i is less than $1,500 (even the Tread Snakebite), and it's a great rifle already.

 

[Recusant]

It's a wonder that our current administration doesn't specify that manufacturers of military firearms are banned from making civilian models.

 

[HayesGreener]

Those purchase contracts normally include spare parts, accessories, etc but I have no idea how much of that is factored into the price of these weapons. Would like to see the request for proposals