Chapter Fifteen: Borrowing a Gun (Four Updates)

  Liu Fengcai naturally knew the weight of this tactical rail, if this thing was really successful, the combat effectiveness of the soldiers would be increased several times. Naturally, the leader who made this R&D decision would also be crowned with the title of "far-sighted", which is very important for his future development. Officials value political achievements, while military officers value contributions. What are contributions? This new invention and creation that greatly enhances the combat effectiveness of the army is a contribution in itself.

  Since this gift was proactively offered by Lin Weiguo and his son, and not something he had taken from them, Liu Fengcai naturally wouldn't feel guilty about it. Now that things have come to this point, everyone knows what they should do in their hearts, so with a smile and a nod, Liu Fengcai tacitly acknowledged that this was his original intention. "What's next?"

  Liu Fengcai didn't get stuck on the "leadership directive power" of this invention, Lin Weiguo suddenly felt a little relieved in his heart. "Yes, since the drawings are out, our purpose for coming today is to ask Commander to specially approve one rifle as our trial gun."

  It was this all along!

  After careful consideration, Liu Fengcai also felt that it was only natural. Since the tactical rail system had been designed and was a major "achievement", it would naturally be turned from paper into reality. If actual objects were to be produced, then adjustments using the Type 81 automatic rifle would certainly be necessary, which was only logical.

  "It's a small matter," Liu Fengcai said without hesitation, "Old Lin, come to my office tomorrow and I'll issue you a special permit for 5 Type 81 automatic rifles."

  Five Type 81 automatic rifles? Lin Weiguo's face lit up with joy: previously he thought it would be great to get just one rifle, but unexpectedly the commander was so generous, waving his hand and giving him five.

  "Yes! Commander, mission guaranteed!" Lin Weiguo stood at attention, saluting with a crisp "click".

  Liu Fengcai waved his hand, "Don't mention that for now. I'll tell you the rules first: these five rifles have to be returned to the armory every day, and if they're needed again tomorrow, you can go get them then; secondly, we won't give you a single bullet, and if you want to try shooting, it has to be done at our military district's shooting range."

  "Yes!" Lin Weiguo didn't hesitate at all, and gave another standard salute. His eyes looking at Liu Fengcai were filled with gratitude.

  According to the regulations for firearms management in the army, unless it is going out on a mission, firearms are strictly prohibited from being taken out of the barracks. Bullets are even more crucial. Liu Feng's approval of these five rifles has already taken a great risk.

  "What's so serious?" At this time, Liu Fengcai waved his hand and came forward to pat Lin Weiguo's shoulder, saying with a heavy heart, "Old Liu, I know what you're thinking about. Don't worry about anything else, just get this matter done, and I'll help you with the rest."

  "Hmm!" Lin Weiguo nodded heavily in response to Liu Fengcai's meaningful gaze.

  A man's friendship can only be understood by men; at this moment, everything is unspoken.

  "By the way, Uncle Liu, can you specially approve some aviation aluminum for us?" Lin Hongfei suddenly thought of the material issue and asked urgently.

  "Aviation aluminum?" Liu Fengcai was taken aback, "Does this thing need to use aviation aluminum? Aviation aluminum is not cheap."

  "Everything else is too heavy," Lin Hongfei sighed, pulling out a piece of "city wall" from his pocket and handing it to Liu Fengcai. "Uncle Liu, I had someone make this with stainless steel today, try it?"

  "Not bad, this master's craftsmanship is really not bad," Liu Fengcai praised as he looked at the exceptionally exquisite "city wall", but as soon as he took it over, his brow furrowed, "So heavy?"

  Lin Weiguo's eyes widened suddenly: This kid, when did he do it?

  We all know that the Picatinny rail is four-sided, which means that tactical accessories can be installed on the top, left and right sides, and bottom. The four sides form a ring system. The "city wall" dug out by Lin Hongfei is one side of the Picatinny rail, but this side is already "very heavy", it can be imagined if all four sides are made of stainless steel, how much weight should there be.

  As a veteran who came from the grassroots and had also participated in the Laoshan front-line battle, Liu Fengcai naturally knew the importance of reducing the weight for soldiers. With such heavy things added to the gun, plus tactical flashlight, laser sight, optical sight, small grip handle and other tactical accessories, this rifle is almost half heavier than before?

  This won't do, absolutely won't do.

  "Yes, actually the best material should be special ABS composite plastic, but our domestic technology in ABS composite plastic is not very good, so we can only settle for second best. Aviation aluminum is the most suitable for now." Lin Hongfei's face was full of helplessness: "In this day and age, even a clever housewife can't cook without rice."

  "This is indeed a problem," Liu Fengcai also furrowed his brow, he knew the importance of materials, our country's development, in fact, to a large extent, is constrained by the material aspect, without suitable materials, it's like not having rice, a skilled woman can't cook without rice.

  "Hongfei, are you sure aviation aluminum can meet the requirements of this thing?"

  "I'm sure." Lin Hongfei nodded solemnly, joking. Apart from high-intensity ABS composite plastic, only aviation aluminum is the most suitable, and this point Lin Hongfei can naturally guarantee to Liu Fengcai with a pat on his chest.

  "Alright, that's settled!" Liu Fengcai furrowed his brow and thought for a while before slapping the table heavily, making a loud noise that startled Lin Hongfei. "Old Lin, do this: first make a prototype with stainless steel, and once it's done, I'll submit a report to the higher-ups to apply for some aviation aluminum materials. But let me warn you in advance, if the final product doesn't meet the requirements, I won't submit that report."

  Obviously, aviation aluminum is in short supply domestically, and even Liu Fengcai, the commander of the military sub-district, has to submit a report to apply for it.

  Lin Weiguo nodded repeatedly, "That's natural, if what we come up with doesn't meet the requirements, we wouldn't have the face to speak to Commander You."

  Aviation aluminum is a strategically controlled material by the state, and if there isn't sufficient reason to convince the leadership above, Liu Fengcai really can't open his mouth. The military district commander is only a senior colonel, not even a senior colonel of the Republic's main force Type A division, so his words don't carry much weight in front of the superior leaders. If there's sufficient reason, it's fine, but without sufficient reason, whether the superior leaders listen or not is uncertain.