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What improvements have been made in small arms technology since World War II?

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  • 6 years ago
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    Lighter materials

    Improved cartridges

    Variety of different sights and scopes.

    More protection against heat and rust for barrels

    More durable materials.

    Better receivers

    More efficient feeding systems.

    To name a few.

  • Athena
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    Could you be a little more specific?

    A lot has changed since WW2.

  • 6 years ago

    Its been 70 years. Changes have been monumental.

  • 6 years ago

    The use of polymer, double stack magazines and striker fired sidearm. That's pretty much it ;)

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