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That was the FRAK (Forward Rail Adapter Kit) that was apart of the PIP program for the M4. It went through the it's process and the two companies that IIRC were down selected to was KAC and another company. Didn't go any farther than that and most of the programs for the PIP were cut.
Now we're just waiting to see if the M4A1+ program gets off the ground, though I'm not holding my breath. If they really wanted to keep things simple and implement quickly they would just do a Block II M4A1 and call it a day.
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Now I havnt followed this stuff in awhile, I know there was a design contest for a free float barrel for the new infantry m4 with the heavy barrel/full auto. Did DD win? Or who/what is the contract for?
That was the FRAK (Forward Rail Adapter Kit) that was apart of the PIP program for the M4. It went through the it's process and the two companies that IIRC were down selected to was KAC and another company. Didn't go any farther than that and most of the programs for the PIP were cut.
Now we're just waiting to see if the M4A1+ program gets off the ground, though I'm not holding my breath. If they really wanted to keep things simple and implement quickly they would just do a Block II M4A1 and call it a day.
Just was reading about the M4A1+ program. Went to one of the 1st links on google. Wanted to point out this excellent journalism.
"6. Flash suppressor. The specs request an improved flash suppressor to reduce both day and night firing signatures. That new muzzle brake, Russell said, should make a fired M4A1+ a little more difficult to see and hear.
The suppressor should, according to specs, include a blank firing adapter compatible with M200 ammunition. (The adapter is the muzzle-blocker used in blanks-based training to minimize injury should the gun accidentally fire a live round)."