> There's a reason why military rifles still come with bayonet lugs on them. At least in the US military, I'm fairly certain the reason is entirely historical

> There's a reason why military rifles still come with bayonet lugs on them. At least in the US military, I'm fairly certain the reason is entirely historical anachronism due to the the incredible longevity of the M-16/M-4 family of rifles. Bayonet training was removed from Army basic training well over a decade ago and a quick glance at the current M-4 replacement program suggests that the bayonet lug has been removed from the requirements for a new Army assault rifle.