US uses bullets ill-suited for new ways of war

5-26-2008 • AP

As Sgt. Joe Higgins patrolled the streets of Saba al-Bor, a tough town north of Baghdad, he was armed with bullets that had a lot more firepower than those of his 4th Infantry Division buddies.

4 Comments in Response to US uses bullets ill-suited for new ways of war

Comment by Brock

Entered on: 5/29/2008 8:27:56 PM

Bird, prowler, bad guy in the hall, 12 gauge beats them all.

Comment by gahayz

Entered on: 5/29/2008 5:39:01 AM

This argument is old as mud. The wizdom of the old hunters, prevails. Use enough gun is not just
a catch-phrase. Personally, for the type of door-
kicking room-to-room close combat being encounterd, give me an automatic 12 gauge shotgun! We love OO Buckshot! It's good for carom-shots off floors, and around corners, too.

Comment by Gladestone

Entered on: 5/27/2008 7:54:52 PM

Just like the boneheads don't listen to the people
that is using the product.

Comment by GilaRiverRider

Entered on: 5/27/2008 11:46:29 AM

This is the same argument made over 40 years ago in Southeast Asia - a .223 round from an M-16 versus a .306 round from an M-14

In Iraq? I'll take the .306 thank you.

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