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gsh341 · 12-14-2005, 08:37 PM

I would love to see a new .45 ACP to replace the M-9 that is cuurently burdening our troops.

Also, since we're already a little off topic, why not add my two cents.

The military is way off base with the whole redesign of the existing weapons. The XM-8 is a POS idea in my opinion. Remeber, newer isn't always better.

The M-16 could use a little tweaking, sure, but it is a good platform. The M-249 SAW is a rock steady piece. So simple I can't believe it wasn't made sooner. The key to both is the same for any firearm. Keep it clean and properly maintained and lubed, and they will work flawlessly. Virtually all issues I have encountered were from poor maintenance and improper training.

What needs to be changed is rather simple and half has already been done by two seperate companies.

Barret has made a M-16 family platform chambered for the Remington SPC 6.8mm round known as the M-468. it provides more knockdown punch per round. This round has been tested in the lab and impromptu by hunting a mule deer with it and the muley dropped like a rock. Try that with a 5.56 NATO round. More info here http://www.barrettrifles.com/military.htm

HK has also developed a new upper reciever that has solved the carbon fouling issue common to the M-16 family. Known as the HK-416 it uses a short stroke gas piston to remove the carbon fouling of the bolt carrier group and create a more dependable weapon. More info here http://www.hkdefense.us/pages/milita...nes/hk416.html

I figure that if you combine the HK-416 with the 6.8 SPC round the US military will have a powerful and reliable weapon on their hands. Rechamber the M-249 SAW for the 6.8 SPC round and we're ready to kick butt. At a minimum cost.

**Old School** · 12-14-2005, 09:57 PM

Now seeing the new XD in 45ACP, I bet Springfield will offer it up as an option. It has the type of mag capacity that I would want in battle. 13 rounds is better than 8.

Have you seen it.

mr0w1 · 12-14-2005, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old School

Now seeing the new XD in 45ACP, I bet Springfield will offer it up as an option. It has the type of mag capacity that I would want in battle. 13 rounds is better than 8.

Have you seen it.

OMG I simply denied the possibility of its existance and assumed that everyone else on this board was just delusional. I didn't even care to have an XD in ACP.

But now...well, damnit, I've got to have it.

chupacabrachus · 12-15-2005, 12:25 AM

I have a feeling every forum topic will somehow be turning into an XD45ACP thread... simply because it's so damn amazing. About time, SA.

mr0w1 · 12-15-2005, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chupacabrachus

I have a feeling every forum topic will somehow be turning into an XD45ACP thread... simply because it's so damn amazing. About time, SA.

I think every person on this board is probably nigh giddy with excitement and anticipation. I certainly am, anyway. Watch as I giggle...

Tee hee hee.

I promise to avoid blurting out ACP and hijacking a thread unless it's pertinent.

**Old School** · 12-15-2005, 06:28 AM

I just hope that an XD-40 slide will fit the 45 lower.

R/T Performance · 12-15-2005, 07:51 AM

I stole you pic Old school and posted to shut up the know way it s 45 gap.
Over in ar15 LOL
I kinda hope they don't get the contract could easly keep the XD 45 acp out of are hands 5-10 years

**Old School** · 12-15-2005, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R/T Performance

I stole you pic Old school and posted to shut up the know way it s 45 gap.
Over in ar15 LOL
I kinda hope they don't get the contract could easly keep the XD 45 acp out of are hands 5-10 years

It's not my pic. I also borrowed it.

mullanman · 12-15-2005, 02:09 PM

I need to change my shorts, i just Sharted with anticipation.

12-14-2005, 08:37 PM	#21
gsh341 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,655	I would love to see a new .45 ACP to replace the M-9 that is cuurently burdening our troops. Also, since we're already a little off topic, why not add my two cents. The military is way off base with the whole redesign of the existing weapons. The XM-8 is a POS idea in my opinion. Remeber, newer isn't always better. The M-16 could use a little tweaking, sure, but it is a good platform. The M-249 SAW is a rock steady piece. So simple I can't believe it wasn't made sooner. The key to both is the same for any firearm. Keep it clean and properly maintained and lubed, and they will work flawlessly. Virtually all issues I have encountered were from poor maintenance and improper training. What needs to be changed is rather simple and half has already been done by two seperate companies. Barret has made a M-16 family platform chambered for the Remington SPC 6.8mm round known as the M-468. it provides more knockdown punch per round. This round has been tested in the lab and impromptu by hunting a mule deer with it and the muley dropped like a rock. Try that with a 5.56 NATO round. More info here http://www.barrettrifles.com/military.htm HK has also developed a new upper reciever that has solved the carbon fouling issue common to the M-16 family. Known as the HK-416 it uses a short stroke gas piston to remove the carbon fouling of the bolt carrier group and create a more dependable weapon. More info here http://www.hkdefense.us/pages/milita...nes/hk416.html I figure that if you combine the HK-416 with the 6.8 SPC round the US military will have a powerful and reliable weapon on their hands. Rechamber the M-249 SAW for the 6.8 SPC round and we're ready to kick butt. At a minimum cost. __________________ "For those of us who exercised our privilege to serve our country, I can honestly say we did it proudly and shared a common bond of patriotism that those who were unwilling to answer our country's call will never understand or appreciate." - Dennis Foell

12-14-2005, 09:57 PM	#22
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,675	Now seeing the new XD in 45ACP, I bet Springfield will offer it up as an option. It has the type of mag capacity that I would want in battle. 13 rounds is better than 8. Have you seen it. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

12-15-2005, 06:28 AM	#26
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,675	I just hope that an XD-40 slide will fit the 45 lower. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

12-15-2005, 07:51 AM	#27
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,489	I stole you pic Old school and posted to shut up the know way it s 45 gap. Over in ar15 LOL I kinda hope they don't get the contract could easly keep the XD 45 acp out of are hands 5-10 years __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

12-15-2005, 02:09 PM	#29
mullanman XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,909	I need to change my shorts, i just Sharted with anticipation. __________________ USPSA L2683

12-15-2005, 12:25 AM	#24
chupacabrachus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,431	I have a feeling every forum topic will somehow be turning into an XD45ACP thread... simply because it's so damn amazing. About time, SA.

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