In a recent issue of Special Weapons for military and police there was an article about the U.S. army transitioning to widespread use of pistol and rifle silencers. Manufactures are currently submitting test samples to compete for the contracts. According to the article the army wants as many as 25,822 M9 pistol suppressors, and 40,050 M4/M16 suppressors with the potential for more in the future.
The goal included both tactical benefits and reduced hearing damage to solders. I'm no military expert but it seems that this could be a big change for solders on the battlefield.
Has anyone ever heard of military use of suppresors on this scale?
The goal included both tactical benefits and reduced hearing damage to solders. I'm no military expert but it seems that this could be a big change for solders on the battlefield.
Has anyone ever heard of military use of suppresors on this scale?