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Marines not interested in switching from M27 to Army’s M7 anytime soon
By Jeff Schogol ·
Task & Purpose
· Friday, February 13, 2026
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A decision has been made by the Marine Corps regarding their choice of rifle. They will continue using their current model. The reason for this choice is related to their specific needs and how they o
A decision has been made by the Marine Corps regarding their choice of rifle. They will continue using their current model. The reason for this choice is related to their specific needs and how they operate.
It is unclear why this decision was made, as more information is not available. The Marine Corps may revisit this issue at a later time, but that is not known at this point. For more details, readers can refer to the original source, which provides the Marine Corps' statement on the matter.
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