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    some thoughts:

    A FIREARMS expert has described as "pathetic" attempts to blame British troops for problems with the Army’s controversial SA80-A2 rifle.
    "The SA80 has been beset with problems since its introduction and it’s clear even with the modifications that it is a less than perfect weapon," he said. "The fact that our special forces don’t use it says everything." Mr Yardley accepted that the SA80-A2 was extremely accurate but questioned its design, weight and balance which affected its handling ability.

    Terry J Gander, editor of Jane’s Infantry Weapons, wrote on the group’s website that the "old problems" persist.

    "It would appear that the only certain way to rectify the ... unreliability situation is to start again," he said.

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    Quote Originally Posted by King Malcolm
    Are you in the Army, Somebody Else?
    Nope. Just a glorified cadet.

    Thinking of joining though, but haven't quite worked out what regiment. I'm thinking something interesting - Ghurkas maybe. Possibly a Guards regiment. Perhaps the Light Infantry. Now that I've seen them up close, the Royal Marines might be worth a look - but for their insane fitness etc. That green beret would be very cool though - perhaps army commandos, after all, the marines are part of the navy...
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    "The fact that our special forces don’t use it says everything."
    I believe the only reason special forces don't use it is because it is too heavy for their particular requirements. For the average soldier it is fine (although I imagine a little on the heavier side of things).
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    Yeah, but Japan's sumo wrestlers would beat your countries sumo wrestlers. Obviously they have a superior army.

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    Well if you are going to use Sumo wrestlers then the US wins again... as one of the best in recent times was a Hawaiian.
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