Cougar wrote:
haffeysucks wrote:
Cougar wrote:
.....ohh God.. are you fucking serious?
Not sure.
Why would they not be the best rifle?
You're obviously not someone who has had to maintain or shoot M16's for long periods of time. However, just saying "M-16 implies that you are talking about a standard model Vietnam era M-16, which were a blatent waste of barrels and plastic if you ask me. The M-16A2 is much better, but still a piece of shit.
1. They jam....all the fucking time.
2. They break....all the fucking time.
3. If you barrell overheats, plan on replacing it and everything it was touching.
4. Sand, mud, and water are like cyanide to the gun.
5. It isn't even that accurate.
6. It has a complicated construction that makes stripping the gun down to core components a pain in the ass.
7. Lots of other shit.
Ironically, the M-4 is an awesome weapon.
Go figure.
It's called a carbine gas system with a higher pressure spike in the direct gas impingment pressure regression....
This high pressure spike also leads to part fatigue, which was why the midlength gas system was created.
And ironic isn't the word... the gas system makes the weapon. +/- .001" around the gas port can make the difference between a reliable weapon and a malfunctioning peice of shit.
1) They don't jam... all the fucking time. A "Jam" is a term used when the rifle becomes completely unservicable. Rifles often "malfunction," but rarely do they "jam." A "jam" is so severe, it needs an armorer to fix the rifle before it can be rendered servicable. A malfunction can be cleared by a soldier easily. Give a soldier anything and he'll make it malfunction. AK's even malfunction in a soldier's hands.
2) They break? Enlighten me... Extractors? What are you referring to?
3) Milspec barrels are made of 4150 steel and chrome lined. (Aka.. DESIGNED for EXTREME heat and wear) If they overheat, your accuracy degrades momentarily and it creates wear on the rifling... bout it. Your gas tube will rupture before destroying a barrel in one shooting session....
4) It's called a dust cover.... amazing how the name implies it's usage. Use dry lube in dusty enviroments and keep it clean.
5) Not accurate? Tell CMP Highpower shooters this... please.. I beg you.
6) Field stripping is a pain in the ass? The bolt consists of 7 parts, and the rifle of 3. That's 10 parts to look after. Want complicated? Dissasemble a K98 bolt.
7) You were stretching with what you had...
My opinion? Ak-47 was/is the #1 rifle on the planet, but the M16 legacy should not be overlooked as a lesser equal.
The M1 Garand is a fine rifle, but it has too many limitations in comparison to be considered the best.
Last edited by JE3146 (2006-12-05 17:36:42)