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How the US Army spent $300 million trying to build a better M16 and failed
In the 1980s, the U.S. Army found itself grappling with a startling problem: under the stress of combat, soldiers armed with ...
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M16: The ‘Worst’ Army Rifle Ever?
Key Points - The M16 rifle's introduction during the Vietnam War was deeply controversial despite its "on-paper" advantages over the M14—lighter weight, higher ammunition capacity, and lower recoil.
One of these three prototypes could be the Army's replacement for the M4/M16 among close combat forces. (Jacqueline Belker) WASHINGTON — Replacements for the M4 carbine, the M16 and the M249 Squad ...
Summary: In my commentary comparing the M16 to the M4 carbine, I express a preference for the M16 due to its longer barrel, which enhances long-range accuracy. My familiarity with the M16, having ...
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