They ordered 50,000 M27s from H&K.
It weighs 7.9lbs. Throw on the optic, mount and ammunition and they are basically carrying an M1 Garand that shoots .223. Seems pretty stupid. A 16" better spec'd steel and heat treated, mid-gas barrel would be a better and more cost effective route.
Each member of the rifle squad will receive the $3,000 rifle, as will others outside the squad — though the exact number has not been finalized.
http://www.businessinsider.com/marine-corps-m27-new-rifle-gear-2018-1
It weighs 7.9lbs. Throw on the optic, mount and ammunition and they are basically carrying an M1 Garand that shoots .223. Seems pretty stupid. A 16" better spec'd steel and heat treated, mid-gas barrel would be a better and more cost effective route.