I said no. Yet it does have its merits. For a line gun that can be thrown in the mud and taken out and shot, there is none better. For lazy troops that don't take good care of their weapons, there is none better. But overall, for a good troop that wants and appreciates a good weapon, there are a lot of choices. The Steyr AUG is a sweet gun. Even the M-16A3 is a better weapon on the long run.