Why is there no bullpup?

The US military doesn’t use bullpups because the expectation is for a soldier to be able to fire from either shoulder as he or she is able and as the tactical situation presents itself. That said, they US military had a “semi-bullpup” design in the M60.

What is the army replacing the M4 with?

WASHINGTON — Replacements for the M4 carbine, the M16 and the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon are on track to be in production in about a year. The Next Generation Squad Weapon rifle and automatic rifle are expected to be selected by mid-2022, Maj. Gen.

Does the U.S. military use bullpup rifles?

Today, bullpup style rifles are used by the militaries of Great Britain, France, China and Israel but the radical design hasn’t been widely used by the U.S. military. However, a weapon based on a similar platform was produced and briefly tested at the end of World War II.

Is an M4 a bullpup?

The bullpup weapon in 5.56 mm has a 16.5-inch long barrel but only a 26-inch length. That’s four to seven inches shorter than the M4, which comes in at 30 to 33 inches, depending on whether the stock is retracted. The decreased length makes the weapon more portable and easier to maneuver.

What’s wrong with bullpup rifles?

Bullpups have notoriously bad triggers. This is another problem inherent to the design. Since the actual action is set so far back, the trigger mechanism requires a bar between the bit you pull and the bit that makes the gun go bang. This makes for a sloppier, less crisp trigger pull.

Is the M4 carbine obsolete?

Despite the failure of all attempts to replace it, the M4 is growing obsolete. The US military has attempted to replace the M4/M16 series of weapons for almost five decades. Only a shortened version of the M16, the M4 eventually replaced the M16 in front-line issue rifle throughout the 2000s.

Is P90 a bullpup?

Featuring a compact bullpup design with an integrated reflex sight and fully ambidextrous controls, the P90 is an unconventional weapon with a futuristic appearance. Its design incorporates several innovations such as a unique top-mounted magazine and FN’s small-caliber, high-velocity 5.7×28mm ammunition.

What are the disadvantages of a bullpup?

Bullpups, however, come with downsides to get that short length.

• Poor triggers. Most bullpup guns have notoriously horrible triggers, and a good trigger is a huge aid when it comes to shooting accurately.
• Tricky ambidextrous operation. Conventional side eject bullpups tend to be right hand shooter only.