When milsurp guns get sporterized, they often have the long extenstion of the barrel unshrouded. why do so many rifles, even to this day, have the barrel covered the entire length?
>>34871352
Because grunts drop shit.
>>34871352
Same reason to circumcise: it looks sleeker and is easier to keep clean.
>>34871360
>>34871352
This, and also so you can grab it without burning you hand during hand to hand combat.
>>34871352
Military rifles are subject to much higher volumes of fire than sporting rifles. It's there to act as a heat shield, not only for when you're shooting, but also if you have to engage in bayonet fighting.
>>34871352
Probably to protect the rifle better. Also made the gun more durable.
>>34871372
>I can't take care of my dick.
If you have that thought process you are a cutfag who wished he didn't get cut in the first place.