The model of the new m1919 makes no sense, for example the barrel is wrapped but since it can only be fired whilst prone or mounted there is no need to hold it by the barrel.
The current model looks somewhat rag tag and more like a event weapon.
This is even more confusing since the US already made a solution to carrying the gun with a hot barrel:
The bail can also be used whilst firing from the hip:
Do you like the new model or prefer the alternative
Don’t get me wrong I like how it looks but I think it looks more like a field mod (like the cloth wrapped event kar98k/mosin) than a standard piece of equipment.