spartan933
Expert
I am not a Black Rifle guy yet. I will be shortly, but not yet. Like many INGOers, I do extensive research on an prospective purchase. And, since I grew up without firearms, I have had to train myself and learn about guns.
Anyways, my research found the following video. It's part of a history on the M-16. According to the History Channel, when the M-16 was first introduced into combat in Vietnam, it was billed as an awesome rifle that could do anything without much maintenance. Naturally, jams occurred, a lot. According to the video, this situation was taken care of when cleaning kits and instructions were shipped out to the troops.
Now, I am no expert and I have never been in the military, but weapons cleaning seems to be something that they may wish to consider as a reason for the jams.
Also, it may be a good idea to look into the article's claims that SpecialOps forces are purchasing separate weapons. Perhaps someone in the Defense Dept. has something to gain by the adoption of a new infantry weapons. But, I will leave that to the Conspiracy Theorists.
And, what are the weapons that Special Ops forces are buying? Do they really not like the M4? Or, are they a bunch of gun enthusiasts with an almost unlimited budget that can outfit their arsenals as much as they want? I would, if I could.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur2xbYPouIo&feature=related]YouTube - The M16 Assault Rifle (Part 4)[/ame]
Anyways, my research found the following video. It's part of a history on the M-16. According to the History Channel, when the M-16 was first introduced into combat in Vietnam, it was billed as an awesome rifle that could do anything without much maintenance. Naturally, jams occurred, a lot. According to the video, this situation was taken care of when cleaning kits and instructions were shipped out to the troops.
Now, I am no expert and I have never been in the military, but weapons cleaning seems to be something that they may wish to consider as a reason for the jams.
Also, it may be a good idea to look into the article's claims that SpecialOps forces are purchasing separate weapons. Perhaps someone in the Defense Dept. has something to gain by the adoption of a new infantry weapons. But, I will leave that to the Conspiracy Theorists.
And, what are the weapons that Special Ops forces are buying? Do they really not like the M4? Or, are they a bunch of gun enthusiasts with an almost unlimited budget that can outfit their arsenals as much as they want? I would, if I could.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur2xbYPouIo&feature=related]YouTube - The M16 Assault Rifle (Part 4)[/ame]