Navy SEAL Mark "Coch" Cochiolo's 5 Worst Weapon Picks

Published on May 22, 2022
Duration: 19:13

Former Navy SEAL Mark "Coch" Cochiolo critically reviews five significant small arms failures he encountered during his career. He details the H&K MK 23 Mod 0's impractical size, the EGLM's over-engineering, the breaching shotgun's bulk, the MK 14 EBR's excessive weight, and the HK XM8's development issues, highlighting lessons learned in weapon procurement and practical field use.

Quick Summary

Former Navy SEAL Mark "Coch" Cochiolo lists the MK 23 Mod 0, EGLM, Breaching Shotgun, MK 14 EBR, and HK XM8 as his top 5 worst small arms failures. He cites issues like impractical size, over-engineering, excessive weight, and development problems encountered during his career.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: SEAL's Worst Weapon Picks
  2. 00:48#5 MK 23 Mod 0 Pistol Failure
  3. 04:51#4 EGLM Over-Engineering
  4. 09:27#3 Breaching Shotgun Issues
  5. 11:19#2 MK 14 EBR Weight Problem
  6. 15:18#1 HK XM8 Development Failure

Frequently Asked Questions

What were Mark "Coch" Cochiolo's five worst weapon picks as a former Navy SEAL?

Mark Cochiolo identified the MK 23 Mod 0 pistol, the Enhanced Grenade Launcher Module (EGLM), the under-barrel breaching shotgun, the MK 14 EBR, and the Heckler & Koch XM8 as his five worst small arms failures due to issues like excessive weight, bulk, over-engineering, and development problems.

Why was the MK 23 Mod 0 considered a failure by Mark Cochiolo?

Coch described the MK 23 Mod 0 as a 'camel' created by committee. Despite being accurate and quiet, its excessive size and weight made it impractical for regular field use by Navy SEALs.

What were the main problems with the HK XM8 according to the Navy SEAL?

The HK XM8, derived from the OICW program, faced significant issues including melting during testing. Its development was ultimately halted due to legal disputes surrounding the procurement process.

What made the MK 14 EBR impractical for Navy SEALs?

The MK 14 EBR, an modernized M14, was criticized for its excessive weight, reaching approximately 15 pounds when equipped with optics and accessories. This impractical weight led to its eventual replacement by the SCAR Heavy.

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