IMHO the Browning .50 cal. MG will win the longevity contest for some very good reasons:Originally Posted by Peter Laidler
A) It has a near 4 decade headstart.
B) There are other 30 cal. options for a GPMG. Not that the MAG isn't a great weapon, it is, just ask my USMC 0331 Machine Gunner nephew, he'll tell you he loves it but it isn't the only game in town, even for countries friendly to the West.
C) The Ma Deuce is the only game in town for NATO countries wanting a 50 cal. unless you want to resurrect the Vickers.
Next prediction: The Rolling Stones will outlast The Beatles.