There are 2 questions here, but they relate to each other.

Stories of jams in military M16/M4 rifles and civ.ARs are numerous due to it’s DI gas system. But from all I have heard most of it is due to love and care of the rifle including what kind of lubricant, how much of it, and where you put it are tremendously important. Is the military gun grease and common technique of application adequate? I have met and read of people who say their civ. ARs can run many, many rounds even dirty with a very good lube or grease and good knowledge of how to use it.

I have also heard that there are some people complain specifically about civ. Colt ARs compared to other brands. I know well that Colt has lofty standards as being mil-spec and there are people who shun any civ. ARs except them. However, combined with stories of military M4s jamming in warfare I think it is a fair question to ask if the AR/M4 design is good, but if there are certain design flaws besides possibly due to Colt designs and not DI gas system.

These are questions from a civilian who has gotten in to guns only in the last year or so and going to buy his own AR. I am not flaming the AR system, Colt, or GI gun grease. I’m just very curious and these thoughts come to mind.

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I am interested in buying an M16 or an AR-15. Where can you get an M16 or an AR15? can you get them at places like cabelas or can you just order them from colt direct to a nearby firearms dealer? what brand of ammo would you get for it? can you buy a military M16 from colt? what do you think is the one best attatchment (acsessory) you could put on it?

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I see pictures all the time of some Army infantrymen with M203′s, on either the M-16′s or M4A1′s.

Then you have the old M-14 I see once in a while.

Then various versions of Colt-like sniper rifles.

Do you have to be "sniper" qualified to be issued a sniper rifle? What about an M203 attachment? And how would you know weather or not you will be issued an M4 over an M-16?

You know the saying "This is my rifle, there are many like it but this one is mine……", well, does it vary per branch, or do you always get re-issued your rifle you first laid hands on since in basic every time until get meet a certain criteria or something?

Also, for the accessories, some are issued to soldiers with scopes, lights, lasers, 4-grips, the list goes on. Is it just a random choice of the weapon holders on base (or whatever they are called) that give an issued rifle to a soldier? And, do you always get your EXACT same issued rifle back to you when you report for duty? Or does the gun-cage just hand you the same type but not the same exact gun(s) and or/sidearms every time you report for Duty?

I am mainly asking about the US Army above all other branches. I am very confused about how that all works. I know if you are a Ranger or are in Spec. Ops you would have specific loadouts for the hightened tactical sense to it. Like the rold\e of a Sniper, would need to be issued a sniper every time he has to report for duty.

1 more question, if someone got the Marksman award in basic training in the Army, would that grant them certain weaponry? Or just a plain M4 with no sights or anything on it like every new recruit? And if getting Marksman in basic, and with added Airborne school, after 11X training would you have a better chance of making the 11B (Infantry) or would that have no influence of what the Army chooses yoyr MOS to be? Shouldn’t be it the SLOWER GRADUATES that go to 11C not mix-match them?

And I am ashamed the M9 is the standard issued sidearm. Why can’t we have Glocks or Colt 1911′s?? Seriously, even for basic infantry, they should move on from those lame M9′s.

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Currently the standard issue sidearm for the US Military is the Beretta M9, chambered in the 9×19 cartridge. The military switched to the beretta after decades of using the Colt M1911-A1, chambered in the .45 ACP cartridge. Ballistically, the .45 was superior, although the military believed it to be logistically impractical, and opted for the 9mm in the less tested beretta.
Every Military serviceman I’ve talked with have called the M9 a piece of crap or worse, and I haven’t found the weapon itself to be particularly appealing, much less the round it fires. Add to that, the 9×19 isn’t particularly effective either, at least not in an FMJ, and expanding ammunition is illegal in war. Logistically speaking, it would be less expensive and be a great help on the battlefield to retire an outdated weapon that is as ready for combat as a newborn, and replace it with a polymer pistol of a more effective caliber

So, what weapon and caliber would you like to see the US Military adopt? Personally, I would like to see a return to the .45 in a Glock 21. A .45 is one of the only handgun rounds that can stop a threat with one, maybe two decent shots even with an FMJ round, aside from a .44 magnum or .50 AE, however a desert eagle is a little bit much. I also would be open to a Glock 31, which is the full sized Glock in .357 SIG. The Glock is the top choice for law enforcement here and abroad. It is standard issue for most federal agencies and is combat ready out of the box. It has a .5 inch trigger reset, compared to the much longer and heavier pull of an M9. As well as the fact that the Glock is arguably the most versatile and indestructable firearm on the planet.
And yes, i am a little biased as I carry a Glock 22 (.40 S&W) everyday, and it’s never failed me. I would especially like to hear from military personnel.
Oh, and if you’re firearm and combat experience comes from Call of Duty, go somewhere else, shooting a CGI created weapon on a tv does not count.
NOTE: I realize the M9 has been replaced by the M4 for marines under the rank of colonel although I think that every person in combat ought to have a secondary weapon, regardless of corps policy.
I also like the 1911 and own one, however I will not own a kimber, I have no incentive to pay 2 grand for a weapon that I can get for a fraction of the price with rock island or a Springfield.
The Glock may not be pretty but it WILL go BANG everytime you pull the trigger as well as hold twice the rounds and half the weight.
2nd Note: the 9×19 and .45 are not comparable and I don’t believe you’ll find any experienced shooter who will say they are. It’s like comparing apples to…cattle. Yes the muzzle energy is greater but the argument that a smaller, lighter bullet is superior to a larger, heavier one doesn’t fly. And no, the 9mm does not create the same wound as a .45, not even close. You should research before making claims. I have never seen anybody taken down with one center-of-mass shot with a 9mm, I have seen/heard of dozens where a huge guy was taken out with one shot the chest with a .45.

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I heard that they have a list of approved guns for people who want to do this. Well I want to bring a S&W 1911 instead of using their 9mm beretta. I’m pretty sure they’ll let me considering they used to use Colt 1911s not too long ago.

Well the 1911 shoots 45ACP rounds, and I’m pretty sure the military doesn’t have any weapons that shoot this, so how are they going to supply me with ammo? Do I have to call my mom and tell her to go out and buy 8 cases of 45ACP rounds and send them to Iraq?

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The Colt M5 was one of 3 rifles that Colt entered into the SCAR competition a few years back. Since then they have refined it into what they now call the LE1020. They plan (or planned) to market the rifle to law enforcement teams.

Have any agency (military or law enforcement) put serious thought into purchasing this weapon or placed an order for it?

Are any military units using it (in however sparing numbers) like the HK 416? Will it be in any more military trials, like the competirion between the M4 and the FN SCAR and HK 416?

IS IT FINISHED???

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Hi i was wondering what the prices would be for some old military guns.

An M1903 springfield from world war 1
An M1 Garand from world war 2
An M1 Carbine from world war 2
An m1911 colt from world war 1
An m1911 colt from world war 2
A german kar98k rifle from world war 1
A german kar98k rifle from world war 2
A British Lee Enfield from world war 1
A British Lee Enfield from world war 2
Japanese Type 38 Rifle used in world war 2
Japanese nambu pistole used in world war 2
A German Gewehr 43 rifle from world war 2
A Soviet SVT 40 Rifle From world war 2
A German world war 2 mp40
A world war 2 American Browning Automatic Rifle (B.A.R)

And thats all so if you could tell me the prices of these Guns Today.

Thanks
Also:

M1903 Springfield from world war 2

A German Walther P-38 pistol from world war 2

a Soviet Tokarev TT-33 Pistol from world war 2

thanks again

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I am aware that Umarex makes replicas of Colt and H&K rifles in a .22LR format. Are there any other companies that make replicas of military weapons in a .22LR format?

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Just want to know more bout the colt xm653.

Was it used during the Vietnam conflict? was it a standard U.S. military issue rifle? or Was it used by S.O.F.? (special operations forces).

I heard that it was manufactured 1973, the U.S. pulled out it’s military during that year… thanks in advance.

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I’m asking about brands and eras. How does the colt differ from the remington from the ithica? What kind of accuracy is typical of these wartime models? What changes were made from the WWII to the Vietnam guns?

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Most small arms in service with the US military are foreign made.

FN (Belgian company)- M249 SAW, M240, M16, Browning m2
Beretta (Italy)- M9
Benelli (Italy)- M1014 shotgun
HK (Germany)- USP, MP5, HK416

My question is, why is Europe making our guns? Shouldn’t we? We could easily make just as good of a product.
BTW, I put browning m2 in FN, because FN owns browning
No actually I dont know why. A glock lacks a safety.
Colt still makes the M4. They sold the m16 design to Fabrique Nacional (FN)

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I live in WV and own a AR-15 Bushmaster, Tactical .12 ga Mossburg & other weapons. How do I sell them legally? I have a military spinal cord injury and can no longer enjoy shooting sports and hunting. Most are long guns, but I also have a Colt 1991-A1 .45 semi. and a Rossi S & W J frame Stainless Steel .38. All are like new condition and well cared for. Do I need to have a dealer sell them and give up a commission?

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If you were in battle fighting for your life would it matter much if your weapon was an AR-15 instead of an M-16?

For those that don’t know, an AR-15 was initially manufactured from Colt who also makes the M-16. Many parts of the AR-15 are interchangable with an M-16. The M-16 has a selector switch allowing single, full auto and three shot burst. If you are isolated from your supply you will have limited ammunition which you are carrying on your back. Using full auto will deplete your ammo in a fraction of the time than using single shot mode. Are you seriously going to use full auto at a rate of 1200 rounds per minute with a few hundred rounds you are carrying? There is a philosophy on handguns that if you got six shots you make them count but if you have a large magazine you are not concerned as much about each shot because you can keep pulling the trigger as a result having a much higher miss ratio

So would it really matter to you if you had an AR-15 or an M-16?

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So we all know the M16 is junk, and the American contract with Colt is coming to an end. What does everyone think the new AR for the US military will/should be. I’m putting my money on the Belgan FN SCAR.

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Hello all! I was just wondering- is it possible for an approved citizen to own a military-grade assault rifle? Through license or permit? Could you buy a rifle directly from a manufacturing company, such as Colt or Heckler and Koch, with a permit or license? Thanks in advance!

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