if it was up to you...

[XD45]

what would the standard issue rifle, and sidearm of the US armed forces be if it was your call? specify caliber and the maker/model of each

[Kenshin]

M1 Garand for the rifle. (Or M1A/M14 larger magazine size)

And i would have to say back to the 1911 for the side arm.

I love those old firearms.

[T Durdin]

I'm gonna go with maybe, how about, any guns still made in the good ole USA?

While they still make 'em here.

[BUCKMARK]

Colt M16A2 and Colt M4 carbine, both in 556.

Glock model 17 with whatever trigger pull the gubbermint wanted installed.

[Lycanthrope]

Colt M16A2 and Colt M4 carbine, both in 556.

Glock model 17 with whatever trigger pull the gubbermint wanted installed.

+1


Lycanitisntbrokethrope

[bubba23]

FN F2000 rifle and a Glock 35

[MarcS]

Colt M16A2 and Colt M4 carbine, both in 556.

Glock model 17 with whatever trigger pull the gubbermint wanted installed.

yeah, that was my answer.

[C4iGrant]

Hmm, this is a hard one. For the sake of cost, the AK (chambered in 556 w/steel case). There would need to be some upgrades to the selector and irons sights, but feel that this would be a good choice as it is VERY reliable and accurate enough for combat (mine shoots under 2MOA).

If for whatever reason we had the coin, the HK 416 would be my first choice for followed by the 417 (308).

The reason that I chose gas piston operated weapons VS the current issue, is because it handles two things very well. Dirt/dust and doesn't need to be cleaned like the M16 family of weapons does. This is a big deal as troops generally treat their weapon like the would treat their lawnmower.

For a HG, I would have to go with a Glock or M&P.


C4

[RoyJackson]

Colt M16A2 and Colt M4 carbine, both in 556.

Glock model 17 with whatever trigger pull the gubbermint wanted installed.

Yep...concur...except the standard trigger for the G17 would suffice...and NO EXTERNAL SAFETY

[ragtime8922]

FN SCAR MK16 and/or MK17 (The MK16 chambered in 6.5 Grendel)

1911