07-29-2015, 01:22 PM
Sounds like VASCAR2 and klem both remember the bad-old-days of the 9mm. The late 60's and 70's are replete with stories of how ineffective the round was as a fight-stopper with FMJ ammo. I agree with klem that a .30 caliber FMJ at subsonic velocities would likely be just as ineffective. However, with specialty ammunition, .300 BO subsonic rounds can perform. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDym4GXrPRw
Remove the logistics of a NATO battlefield and I can understand this adoption. Ball ammo for training, supersonic for war engagements, subsonic specialty ammo for counter-terrorist and hostage rescue. You have one weapons system and one manual of arms that can cover a variety of tactical needs. Same magazines, same bolts. And your 5.56 weapon is identical except for caliber.
Remove the logistics of a NATO battlefield and I can understand this adoption. Ball ammo for training, supersonic for war engagements, subsonic specialty ammo for counter-terrorist and hostage rescue. You have one weapons system and one manual of arms that can cover a variety of tactical needs. Same magazines, same bolts. And your 5.56 weapon is identical except for caliber.
Paul Peloquin
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