Arms Of The 21st Century: A Comp... | Tactical Small

Several platforms have defined the current era of tactical hardware through reliability and forward-thinking design.

Signature reduction is no longer just for "special" missions. Modern tactics emphasize suppressors to preserve shooter communication and hide muzzle flash in night operations. Advances in flow-through technology have reduced the gas blowback that previously plagued suppressed semi-automatic systems. Tactical Small Arms Of The 21st Century: A Comp...

The defining characteristic of modern small arms is modularity. Today’s operators require weapons that can be reconfigured in the field for different mission profiles. Several platforms have defined the current era of

The U.S. Army’s move toward the XM7 rifle signals a shift to higher-pressure cartridges to defeat modern body armor. Tactical Small Arms Of The 21st Century: A Comp...