Are the Marines getting new weapons?

Earlier this year, Marines began receiving the Squad Common Optic, an innovative new rifle sight that better enables shooters to identify and engage the enemy from farther distances in variable light conditions. It can be attached to the M4 and M4A1 Carbine as well as the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle.

What shotgun do the Marines use?

M1014
The M1014 is a pure combat shotgun designed for fighting in close quarter’s situations. Benelli built the M1014 from the ground up to meet the Marine Corps requirements. Marines wanted a shotgun that could reliably function and work with various optics and attachments.

What guns do Marines use 2021?

The basic infantry weapon of the United States Marine Corps is the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. Suppressive fire is provided by the M240B machine gun, at the squad and company levels respectively. Marines at the rank of E4 and above rates receive the M17 semi-automatic pistol.

Do the Marines still use shotguns?

Today shotguns are still part of US and NATO arsenals. The U.S. Marine Corps fields both the Mossberg 500 series pump shotgun, 590 series shotgun, and M1014 semi-automatic shotguns. The U.S. Army, is replacing Mossberg 500 series shotguns with the new M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun System, or MASS.

What M4 do the Marines use?

The M4/M4A1 5.56mm Carbine is a lightweight, gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, selective rate, shoulder fired weapon with a collapsible stock. It is now the standard issue firearm for most units in the U.S. military.

Are there upgraded shotguns in the Marine Corps?

Upgrade kits make the guns safer and handier for Marines, but shotguns are still very much niche weapons on the modern battlefield. U.S. Marines Corps is fielding improved shotguns in a variety of units. Combined with an accessory kit, Marines are able to pick a weapon that best suits the mission at hand.

When does the new Marine gun come out?

In May, Marine Corps Systems Command announced that it had begun procuring the weapon, which is slated to replace all of the service’s pistols and will begin fielding this year.

Why is the Marine Corps going after new weapons?

The Marine Corps’ push to become leaner and more lethal is compelling it to adopt new weapons to better equip its infantry squads.

Where does the Marine Corps use the M27 rifle?

Marines fire M27 Infantry Automatic Rifles during a field exercise at the Verona Loop training area on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 3, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps/Sgt. Alicia R. Leaders)

Are the Marines getting new weapons? Earlier this year, Marines began receiving the Squad Common Optic, an innovative new rifle sight that better enables shooters to identify and engage the enemy from farther distances in variable light conditions. It can be attached to the M4 and M4A1 Carbine as well as the M27 Infantry Automatic…