Army's M7 Rifle Will Get Fewer Real World, Independent Tests, Watchdog Warns
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The Pentagon's testing office is warning that the Army's new M7 rifle will receive fewer independent tests, despite concerns over its usability and reliability, as highlighted by the discussion around the rifle's fire control mechanism and critical failure rates.
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I wonder if they're going to (be able) to fix it?