The M231 Firing Port Weapon (FPW)

[SnoopLoggyDog]

[FONT=&amp]Of all the M2 Bradley's supposed innovations, one of the most unique accessories that were developed along with it was a funky derivative of the M16 assault rifle tailored for firing from the armored fighting vehicle's six firing ports. In some aspects, the weapon, although dated by today's standards, was far ahead of its time when the first Bradleys began being fielded in the early 1980s.
[/FONT]This Funky But Innovative M16 Machine Pistol Was Made For The Bradley Fighting Vehicle - The Drive

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[Leadeye]

Reminds me of why the little hook is on the barrel of an MP-40.

 

[88E30M50]

That's a pretty good read. I had no idea they even existed.

 

[jason867]

Forgotten Weapons on YouTube did a video on these recently...

https://youtu.be/FuZmAtrRsN0

 

[Vigilant]

I have a buffer tube/receiver extension and wire stock for an M231layimg about somewheres?

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Forgotten Weapons on YouTube did a video on these recently...

https://youtu.be/FuZmAtrRsN0

Ian's videos are always entertaining and educational. Never knew that the M231 had a different bolt and fire control group, than a standard M4 or M16.

 

[jason867]

Ian's videos are always entertaining and educational. Never knew that the M231 had a different bolt and fire control group, than a standard M4 or M16.

Yep. If I remember correctly, the M231 was an open-bolt full-auto only design...

 

[Brad69]

So the Russians used a sight block and a flap you stick an Ak though and blaze away.

Not the US we have to design a intricate screw in Weapon that looks like our common weapon but shares nothing with our common weapon.
Then design a complex ball joint thing and a gas evacuation system if you have ever seen one hooked up it’s not simple it has a hose thing and then you have a bag for spent brass ect.
They all should be in good shape I never seen them leave the Arms Room.
I was surprised to see modern pictures of them I have not seen one since about 1995.