This video from Forgotten Weapons explores the Heckler & Koch XM-8 program, a rifle that nearly saw adoption by the US military. The XM-8 evolved from the XM29/OICW program and served as a precursor to the G36. The content delves into the XM-8's modular design, showcasing various interchangeable stocks, handguards, optics, and accessories. It also provides insights into the rifle's disassembly and mechanical functionality, offering a comprehensive look at this interesting piece of firearms history.
This video explores the XM29 OICW (Objective Individual Combat Weapon) mockup, a groundbreaking but ultimately unsuccessful program from the 1980s and 1990s aimed at replacing multiple US small arms with a single high-tech weapon. The OICW was conceived as a combination of a 5.56mm carbine and a 20mm programmable grenade launcher, featuring advanced optics. Despite its impressive theoretical capabilities, the XM29 was deemed a heavy and unwieldy failure for practical soldiering. However, its carbine component evolved into the XM-8 family, which almost became the next standard issue rifle.
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