The bullpup's biggest disadvantage in CQB is when changing mags. They are kind of un-ergonomic for that and mag changes is usually when you are the most vulnerable.
The Aussies use the AUG, but word is they are toying with switching to the M4. The same goes with the Brits who are considering dropping the bullpup IW (SA-80), a rifle even HK couldn't fix, and going with the M4.
The new 5.8mm Chinese combat rifle, SAW, and sniper rifle, are all varients of the same bullpup weapons system.
The Indian Army, after the failure of their 5.56mm INSAS rifle (a homegrown Indian hybrid screwup of the otherwise fine AK and FAL), recently began deploying whole units with the 5.56mm Israeli designed and built IMI Tavor up in the recent fighting in the harsh climates of the Siachen Glacier. After trying out many rifles, with mixed results, the Tavor has been rated quite favorably by the Indian troops for combat at ridiculously high altitudes and extreme cold weather while fighting over worthless terrain.
The Aussies use the AUG, but word is they are toying with switching to the M4. The same goes with the Brits who are considering dropping the bullpup IW (SA-80), a rifle even HK couldn't fix, and going with the M4.
The new 5.8mm Chinese combat rifle, SAW, and sniper rifle, are all varients of the same bullpup weapons system.
The Indian Army, after the failure of their 5.56mm INSAS rifle (a homegrown Indian hybrid screwup of the otherwise fine AK and FAL), recently began deploying whole units with the 5.56mm Israeli designed and built IMI Tavor up in the recent fighting in the harsh climates of the Siachen Glacier. After trying out many rifles, with mixed results, the Tavor has been rated quite favorably by the Indian troops for combat at ridiculously high altitudes and extreme cold weather while fighting over worthless terrain.
