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Originally Posted by baggygreen
Same could be said for the F89 minimi over the m249, couldnt it? the F89 has got a single shot lockout, good for warning shots etc..
I would imagine that its simply a different selling point?
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I don't know if I'd consider that much of a selling point. Open-bolt weapons are superior in sustained automatic fire. Warning shots, ambush openers, and precision work can easily be performed by fire team members with semi-automatic rifles. Additionally, the M16 upper reciever is prone to double-feeds.
Maybe they are after a weight reduction?