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T. O'Heir · July 23, 2014, 11:57 AM

Sword and buckler isn't medieval.
Having a bayonet on a rifle is purely a throw back to muskets. Another military thing that says, "This is how we've always done it and how we'll keep doing it." Like handguns, if you get to where you need one, you've made a very serious tactical error.

July 23, 2014, 11:57 AM	#31
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Sword and buckler isn't medieval. Having a bayonet on a rifle is purely a throw back to muskets. Another military thing that says, "This is how we've always done it and how we'll keep doing it." Like handguns, if you get to where you need one, you've made a very serious tactical error. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!