M2A1 Among Greatest Army Inventions of 2011
The improved, “Enhanced 50″, version of the M2 Browning has been named one of the Army’s greatest inventions of 2011.
Army.mil reports …
The M2A1 is an enhancement to the .50-calliber M2, including a modified barrel, barrel extension, barrel support, barrel handle, flash suppressor and a fixed headspace and timing configuration. The M2A1 is an automatic, recoil-operated, link-belt-fed, air-cooled, crew-served weapon; capable of firing single-shot and automatic; and capable of right- and left-hand feed. The enhancements increase durability and Soldier safety moving the headspace and timing adjustment task above the operator level, thereby minimizing malfunctions and injuries in the field.
[ Many thanks to Lance for emailing us the link. ]
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