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MK43 Mod 1

A Special Report By Robert Bruce

“The M60E4 is a great weapon and definitely fills the gap between vehicle mounted M240B and dismounted M249 SAW. Scout teams have been taking them out to overwatch and support the snipers, occupying OPs near them and carrying the M60E4 because it is small enough to hump a good distance and has great firepower. Some comments directly from soldiers: The M60E4 is small enough to maneuver in tight places, it allows for easy access entering and exiting vehicles and aircraft, can be shoulder fired in short bursts accurately, does not require a complete crew to operate effectively.” Email to US Ordnance from an officer of 101st Airborne Division in Operation Iraqi Freedom

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Small Arms Defense Journal

M2HB

By SADJ Staff

The United States Government (TACOM) has just announced an order has been placed with U.S. Ordnance, for 548 M2HB Flex .50 caliber machine guns. SADJ is pleased to bring the story of US Ordnance’s “Ma Deuce” to our readers as the US Government is gearing up its inventory.

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