Re: Machinegun Weights

[MathesonT@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 7/4/2001 11:42:37 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
blackeagleblackeagle@yahoo.com writes:

>    Ironically, the controls for the weapon were all
>    designed to be VERY similar to the Browning 30. 
>  

This is designed to tie in with the intended third world market where the 
Browning is still very common.

Navy Special Warfare was rather unkind to the weapon in their evaluation.  
The very small feed tray cover (only 110mm long) is located forward of the 
fixed sight rail.  With optical sights mounted they found it challenging to 
access the cover, almost impossible with gloves on.  The charging handle is 
mounted very low and to the rear, making operation in the ready position 
difficult.  The length of the forward top rail makes quick barrel changes 
challenging.  None of these are killers, but they are enough to cross it off 
a lot of customers list.

Rob