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[–] 19309113? ago 

5.56x45 is an abomination of a round; I agree that full-power cartridge is a good idea in the open areas, for CQB it's a much better idea to switch to 9mm for better handling and recoil control.

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[–] 19309114? ago 

but 5.56NATO can be used to devastating effect if paired in groups of 8-10 in an open area, plus you can fit way more of them and fire more rounds per second than 7.62NATO. My point was simply that in the bush a different round for fireteams should be used than those operating in wide-open field. I don't agree with you on the idea that 9mm will have less recoil especially considering that a rifle will be easier to should and maneouver than a pistol

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[–] 19309119? ago 

but 5.56NATO can be used to devastating effect if paired in groups of 8-10 in an open area

It's much less powerful and has much less penetrating power than 7,62x51. It matters greatly in a difficult terrain where trees, stones and other obstacles are abundant.

plus you can fit way more of them and fire more rounds per second than 7.62NATO

one accurate shot is better than ten inaccurate ones. When it comes to suppresion, full caliber beats intermediate as well; intermediate makes you keep your head down, full caliber removes your head. Also a submachine gun is much easier to handle in tight quarter than a M4-sized carbine, and at the usual ranges of engagement in CQB the greater stopping power of 5.56 doesn't matter much in comparison to 9x19.