Why is the XCRTM the best combat rifle?
The XCR excels over its competitors in the following areas: Ergonomics – All manual operations can be done while the operator look through the sights. That includes charging, magazine release, bolt release, and safety/selector manipulation. Accuracy – The XCR is accurate because of its fully-floated barrel and unique design. It has lower recoil than the M-16 which keeps the XCR on target between shots. Durability – All parts are heavy duty and made to last Reliability – The design makes it feed, cycle, extract, and eject better than other rifles. Flexibility – With one lower receiver, the XCR can be configured as a rifle, carbine, and for CQC (Close Quarters Combat). Furthermore, it can be configured to fire a range of existing and new cartridges such as 5.56 NATO, 6.8 SPC, and 7.62x39mm. Accessorability – The XCR can accept most of the M-16 accessories including, sights, muzzle devices, grips, M4 Buttstocks. Maintainability – The XCR can be field stripped in minutes. Depot maintenance