POTD: The XM8 Carbine, M7 Rifle and The M250 Automatic Rifle

Summary

The Firearm Blog featured the U.S. Army's new small arms, including the Sig Sauer XM8 Carbine, M7 Rifle, and M250 Automatic Rifle. The XM8 Carbine, delivered in early 2026, is set to replace the M4A1, being 3.5 inches shorter and over a pound lighter while chambered in 6.8mm. The M7 Rifle, a variant of the SIG MCX-SPEAR in 6.8x51mm (.277 Fury), was fielded in March 2024 as part of the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program, which also includes the M250 Automatic Rifle replacing the M249 SAW.