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Today I’m taking a Skorpion Evo 3A1 out to the range…let’s see how much fun it can be!
Machine pistol
Shooting the Czech vz61 Skorpion: Machine Pistol or PDW?
In the US, the commonly accessible version of the vz.61 Skorpion is the stock-less semiauto pistol – and in that configuration the gun is really nothing like the intentions of its designers. The Skorpion was […]
Semiauto pistol
Laugo Alien: Mud Test
Is the Laugo Alien a rugged an unstoppable HiLux or a fastidious Maserati? I would like to use it as a go-to competition pistol for matches like Finnish Brutality and Desert Brutality, but first I […]
Select-fire Rifles
CZ Bren 2 “PDW” at the Range
After a lot of requests from law enforcement and military organizations, CZ developed a collapsing buttstock for the Bren 2 rifle. It requires a different upper receiver than the standard Bren 2, although that upper […]
That has so little muzzle climb! I can see why Ian liked it so much. Why the U.S. military did not purchase these is a mystery to me???
Like your Jacket ! Where did you get it ? Will it ever be available on your Web. Site ?
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Why would the U.S. military not buy the Skorpion? Simple. There have not been any really widespread calls that I am aware of for pistol caliber submachine guns, except Special Ops outfits who generally have their own internal purchasing setup for the small number of specialized weapons without the Ordinance bureaucrat’s interference. The M4 carbine is not a lot bigger and is a longer-range cartridge than 9mm. No need to give regular troops ma specialized weapon (see M1 Carbine in WW2) when something else is already in inventory. Now with the new Sig Sauer rifle being brought out, there might be a real need for something like the Skorpion for crew served weapons, truck drivers and mostly noncombatant rear area troops.
“Why would the U.S. military not buy the Skorpion?(…)”
U.S.M.C. is already using 9×19 mm derivative of AR-15 design namely Colt mod.635
https://modernfirearms.net/en/submachine-guns/u-s-a-submachine-guns/colt-mod-635-eng/
The main advantage of Model 635 SMG is that its controls and appearance is almost identical to M16 assault rifle, making it much easier to transfer users from one weapon to another.
That would make it a logical option. When has Military Ordinance ever been logical about purchases? Read the history of the development of the 5.56 cartridge- there is NO logic behind the design and development besides we want a .22 caliber cartridge based on the capacity/velocity of the .222 Remington magnum that will fit and function in the Armalite designed rifle. Multiple different powders and charge levels and the Air Force bought the first or second model of cartridge/gun, but the Army and Marine Corps wanted a different load for a different pressure curve in the system for “operational reliability”. Sound like a bureaucrat’s dream? It is all too real.
The CZ Skorpion was one of the 13 contenders in the first round of the US Army Sub Compact Weapon Program. It was not in one of the 6 remaining in the second round ultimately won by B&T.
What type / brand of hearing protection are you using? They are nice an small and they must be doing a good job of protecting your hearing.