Why the US military refuses to adopt bullpup rifles

[Talyn]

The Pentagon has tested bullpup rifles for decades, but from the Steyr AUG to the RM277, every one has been rejected.

Why the US military refuses to adopt bullpup rifles

From the Steyr AUG to the RM277, the U.S. has tested bullpups for decades — and keeps saying no. Here’s why they never caught on.

taskandpurpose.com

 

[mikep]

Before i even read the article i was going to say lefties (not in the liberal sense) can’t really shoot them.

 

[Waveslayer]

It's the training, balance and lack of understanding. The SRS has done well, but for a specific market

 

[Shibadog]

Before i even read the article i was going to say lefties (not in the liberal sense) can’t really shoot them.

I dunno. Some models at least are able to be set for lefties if desired. I find the balance of them to be “weird” (butt heavy). I suspect the strange balance may play a part. Also, the few I’ve handled seem to be awfully heavy (again, perhaps the weird balance?).

 

[bc22wm]

Being the cynical sob that I am, I'm betting the real reason has to do with money. Not the amount of money the DOD has to spend, but the amount of money that gets kicked back, and who gets how much.

 

[KillerFord1977]

Before i even read the article i was going to say lefties (not in the liberal sense) can’t really shoot them.

I shoot them just fine and I’m a lefty. No different than a right eject AR.
Just suppressed sucks

 

[Waveslayer]

I shoot them just fine and I’m a lefty. No different than a right eject AR.
Just suppressed sucks

Not with the right gas port, and a few upgrades. With the new cans, etc, I haven't noticed any issues