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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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Here's how the polarizing M16 or AR-15 rifle went from a symbol of America's lost war in Vietnam to being owned by about 16 million Americans in 70 years

To gun enthusiasts, it is an effective, lightweight weapon. To anti-gun advocates, it's a symbol of mass shootings. Experts estimate approximately 16 million adults in the US now own at least one of ...
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How the Legendary M16 Rifle Came to Be

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The weapon which had garnered such glowing reports from American advisers and Vietnamese troops would fall victim to fatal, last-minute decisions and rumor that ...
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How the polarizing AR-15 rifle went from inspiring a centerpiece of the Vietnam War to being owned by millions of Americans in 70 years

To gun enthusiasts, it is an effective, lightweight weapon. To gun-control advocates, it's a symbol of mass shootings. Approximately 16 million adults in the US now own at least one AR-15, according ...
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How the M16 Assault Rifle Became an American Legend

Here’s What You Need to Know: Thanks to its smaller cartridge, the M16 in automatic fire mode produced shot groups half the size of the bigger rifle. The M16 rifle is one of the most iconic weapons of ...
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AK-47 vs. M16: Which Rifle Is Better?

The Eternal Debate: Which Is Better, the M16 or the AK-47?: Rest assured, no matter which you think is better, the M16 and the AK-47 are both weapons that will get the job done on the battlefield. A ...