Why Has The US Never Had A Bullpup Service Rifle?
The US military has historically favored the AR platform over bullpup designs due to ingrained training, manual of arms familiarity, and easier maintenance. While bullpups offer compactness with longer barrels, issues like trigger quality, malfunction clearing, and prone ergonomics present challenges. Recent trials like the RM277 for NGSW show continued interest, but overcoming the AR's established advantages remains difficult.









