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He said MIRROR.I guess that depends on how you define "minor". The StG44 action is gas operated. The StG45 action is operated by roller-delayed blowback.
I was amazed to see the Stg 44 weighted in at 11lbs while the Stg 45 came in at close 8lbs. I am going on the assumption they were quoting loaded weight. The Stg 44 was heavy.
Back to the thread (and keeping in mind your point on Infantry constantly training or just getting in field shape as a ongoing process), I was thinking of the amount of wear and tear that happens to a guy in the field for extended periods. Have yet to meet a guy who spent time in the field and didn't lose weight or muscle mass. Knew a Capt in Iraq who dropped 30lbs in the invasion. That sort of thing is going to wear down your ability to carry any load for an extended period. Then weight would matter.
On a side note, I knew a guy who was ex-UDT and said they used to give the LMG to the "Slab of Beef", otherwise known as the guy who was all brawn and no brains. That ain't you is it buddy?