From: Jeremy Peter Howells, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This claim was in one of the histories of the SAS - I have several books on the SAS and I can't remember which one it was in. The reasoning for the accuracy was the need to shoot targets obscured by hostages I believe. Hence the usual room broom approach of the sub machine gun was not appropriate The danger of a jam being reduced by team working rather than relying on fast clearance of the jam or going to a backup weapon, though the accounts of the Iranian Embassy seige mention at least one case of an MP5 jamming or running dry and the SAS trooper switching from MP5 to Browning so fast the terrorist was unable to react and was shot dead. Given the very special circumstances in which the SAS CRW teams opperate and the need to minimise hostage casualties it seems some sacrifice of reliability may be required if enhanced accuracy is to be achieved. Given the high level of training and team/buddy operating procedures in the CRWT the dangers are probably judged to be acceptable by the Regiment itself. Regards Jerry -- I've never completely understood why SMGs are used for law enforcement operations like this or even sillier, semi-auto carbines. A handgun fires the same ammunition and is easier to point inside a house. The range involved is very short and you can mount a light on a handgun. When they go to .223 I can understand it, but in 9mm why not just stick with a pistol? Steve. Cybershooters website: http://www.cybershooters.org List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
