Thanks Brits!

[mauser]

Cyrano:  One of the cons about bullpups in general is location
of the ejection port.  If you're left handed and try to fire a
weapon with the ejection port on the right side of the weapon,
you'll get a face full of hot brass.  This is not true for all bullpup
weapons - I heard the FN2000 deals with this differently.  
Another con may be balance of the weapon - I've heard that
the L85 is stock-end heavy.  Makes sense since
ammunition and most of the action is back there.  However,
"normal" configuration rifles (like the H&K G3) can be too
muzzle heavy.  There's probably more, but there are those who
know more about this (Gman?) and I'm just repeating what I've
learned in the past.  

On the subject, here's an article from FOX:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,82796,00.html
Good job!  Urban combat is full of hazards!

mauser

[-tronski-]

Originally posted by mauser
Indeed, thanks to all coalition forces!  The Brits are getting a
little more coverage now, less misidentification.  Knew the
Aussies were in country but they hardly get any mention in
the press.  I think that's a good thing though, they can do
their job with less interference.  Finally got to see desert
AUSCAM during one of the televised CENTCOM briefings being
worn by a quiet Aussie standing behind the general who was
giving the brief.  I notice Tronski's pic with the AR (M4?)... so
is it the same situtation as in the UK where reg troops are issued
one arm (L85A1 in UK, AUG in Australia), but the SAS select the
M4?  

mauser

That pic is of some of our navy clearance divers and as far as I know your correct, only the reg troops are issued with the Steyr.

The standard weapons of the SASR is generally the M-4, and the Minimi (and of course the ubiquitous HK variants).

SASR in Afghanistan


The commandos of 4RAR are similarly armed
4RAR in Iraq


 Tronsky

[N1kPaz]

Ive heard that US pacific theatre ww2 forces would have been in alot of trouble were it not for the jungle training the Aussies gave them.


just wondering if ya'll heard anything about that?

[Otto]

Yes..!  Thank you Great Britain and Australia.   While most of Europe seems to have sunk into a 'Moral Swamp' it's great comfort to see you are both still 'island's' of courage.  If you ever need help, you know we'll be there....  

Salute!

[BGBMAW]

Salute our Allies...45 +countries now..The first 100 tons of food/supplies was donated by Kuwait...



And the Steyr(bullpup)..I never liked  it,.,friend has one..i was never fond of the way the plastic was on it...just seemd like it wasnt "tight"...

But..at what $1,800?...i m thinkng its quality...

i really liked some of the Fabrique Int rifles..wooo hooo