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What was wrong with the M16 rifle?
The Army had declined to chrome plate the chamber and the rifle suffered chamber corrosion problems as a result. The rifle stock had a tendency to crack. Barrel, bolt carrier group, and other steel parts rusted. Brass ammunition casings were too soft, leading to ripped rims during the extraction process.
Why is the M16 always burst in games?
It has a feel of effectiveness, it communicates broad capability but is not overly demanding of precision or forethought…and in game, probably has the same technical benefits as reality. Weird Side Note: Apparently some trigger group designs of the M16 can ‘cut out’ part way through the burst.
Why was the M16 burst fire?
The M16A4’s three-round burst fire mode originated in post-Vietnam studies that recommended the feature in order to promote ammo conservation during combat, reasoning that the first three rounds fired in any automatic burst were the most likely to strike a target.
Why did the US adopt the M16?
Meanwhile, the Army relented and recommended the adoption of the M16 for jungle warfare operations. However, the Army insisted on the inclusion of a forward assist to help push the bolt into battery in the event that a cartridge failed to seat into the chamber.
Why is the M16 such a controversial weapon?
The M16 had a remarkable shelf-life and still appears in many conflicts around the world. The M16’s association with one of the most controversial wars in modern history has tainted its history for many. Even for the most ardent anti-gun activist it’s difficult not to admire the weapon from an aesthetic viewpoint, however.
Was the M16 replaced by the M4?
It was an inevitability, however, that the M16 would be replaced eventually. Colt developed the M4 carbine rifle as a shorter, lighter version of M16 variant, the M16A2. The M16 had a remarkable shelf-life and still appears in many conflicts around the world.
What is the difference between the M16 and the M14?
This desire for an all-in-one firearm led to the father of the M16, the M14. The M14 was essentially a new and improved M1 rifle. It was lighter, had an increased on-board ammunition supply and much greater accuracy when firing in semi-automatic mode, thanks to the much-reduced recoil.
How many countries still use the M16?
The smooth, geometric shapes and sleek black finish make the rifle seem as elegant as it is deadly. The M16 is still in use in 15 NATO countries and more than 80 countries worldwide. The M16 was adopted by the British SAS, who used it during the Falklands War, while Argentinian special forces also used the rifle.