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Is the M4 here to stay or are we looking at a temporary solution for a temporary problem?
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What problem are you talking about?
The M4 just flat out works better for what the Armed Forces are doing these days compared to a longer rifle. I would want the shorter barreled M4 any day for clearing buildings than a longer barreled version or larger rifle. Most of the fighting takes place in urban areas these days and that means the enemy will be much closer to us. I'd want a quicker handling rifle/carbine for these kinds of engagments.
I'm in a Transportation Company, and I hate having to get in and out of my truck with a long M16A2. The M4 just makes things a little easier when working in tight quarters. I haven't been over to play in the sand yet, but when I go I hope my unit gets the M4.