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Originally posted by RIT_MEDIC
I know this is apparent to you guys, but whats the benefit of the shortened barrel?
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Ease of carry and manueverability.
FWIW, I do not think it is the trade. I have a Springfield Armory "Bush Rifle", essentially an M-1A with an 18" barrel, and the increased flash and blast are not worth the trade off.
The accurized M-14 is also somewhat fragile, and requires significant upper echelon maintenance.
The USMC version is the DMR, IIRC.
TR