USMC OFFICIALLY CONTRACTS H&K M27 TO REPLACE THE M4

H&K has officially been contracted by the United States Marine Corps to replace the M4 carbine with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle.

The M27 is a variation of the H&K 416 and features a 16″ barrel.

This is important for the velocity needed to make 5.56 lethal at that range.

All of the new M27s will be built in the USA in the Georgia. H&K claims countless other weapons will also be manufactured in the U.S. to meet the growing demand in the US market.

SPECS:

• Cartridge: 5.56 NATO
• Barrel length: 16 in.
• Weight: 7.9 lbs.
• Gas-operated fully automatic
• Unit price: $3,000
• Overall length: 33 in. – 36.3 in.
• Manufacturer: H&K