Comments on: DT Takes a First Hand Look at Army Weapons

By: stephen russell

stephen russell — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:30:52 +0000

Love 2 own both & shoot both esp MASS.
Issue to TX Ranger on TX Mex border & all Minutemen on US Mex Border.
& for forces in Iraq & Afganistan.
Great to deter gangs.

By: txzen

txzen — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:49:10 +0000

I sure remember when the internet was abuzz with reports that insurgents in Iraq weren’t afraid of the m16 but a shotgun was something that really got to their morale. But that is a door breacher I guess.

By: demophilus

demophilus — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 07:04:18 +0000

Yeah, there might be something a little off about the MASS. A straight pull bolt action might as well be a pump, particularly if it’s also going to be mounted on a M4/16 grip and/or buttstock as a PDW.
Like the article says, that straight bolt handle doesn’t seem to be what you’d call ergonomic. Pump actions are — tried, and true.
FWIW, Idaho National Labs designed an underbarrel breaching accessory that put the shotgun trigger on the bolt/slide. You could thoretically operate both the M4 and the shotgun at the same time. They apparently licensed it to ProSWAT, which is offering a redesigned version as “The Greeter”.
I can see the need for a breaching weapon. Not too sure a dedicated 40mm round couldn’t do the job, but I guess if 12 ga. ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Just seems the same goes for a non-pump shotgun. Like I said, they’re tried, and true. Why reinvent the wheel?

By: Camp

Camp — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:22:47 +0000

The MASS looks a bit heavy & awkward hanging from the front of an M-4. Is it?
What ever happened to the U.S. Army’s rifle “shoot-off” competition? Anyone know?

By: Crass

Crass — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:42:49 +0000

.50 cal sniper rifle. Don’t care if the enemy knows where your at? Want to put down an enemy soldier, or an IFV? We have your solution.
Like things that go boom? Like it even better when your boom stick puts our explosion where you want it with improved sights? Well, we sure do. Try our new GL today!
Need a house cleaned? A door in your way? Take the handy dandy Shotgun attachment!
Remote controlled bliss? Yes, sir, little kids toys this Christmas are going to make a killing. Literally.
Silenced Semi-Auto 7.62 Sniper Rifle: Go for those times when you want to scare the hell out of a lot of dead people.

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:54:13 +0000

Should’ve posted a link to the actual article, instead of to the forums:
http://www.military.com/forums/0,15240,154791,00.html