[The Toddler]

I know all that; my post was a bit of propaganda to point out the absurdity of calling it a weapon of war, as I said in my conclusion: no battle-tried soldier would depend on an AR-15 in battle. Hopefully home defense would not have to face 50 caliber Gatlins, etc. - or enemy coming in by the 100's.

I see where we missed each other. You were referring to battle in the sense of kind of organised combat in a sanctioned war. I'm from a more asymmetrical warfare background and when I hear battle I think any situation in which it is time to put rounds downrange against hostiles. Since I'm not in any danger of getting called back up (way too old) battle makes me think of what kind of situation I might find myself in. So we passed each other up on definition. If I get to go down to the armory and pick out my choice I'm going with the good old M60 7.62mm full rock and roll freedom dispenser. With plenty of ammo and a stationary post from which to fire you can get it done with that.

P.S. I'd like a grenade launcher too.

#Only5MenInAReconTeam

[Chuckster]

I'm going with the good old M60 7.62mm full rock and roll freedom dispenser.

Good choice. Don't forget to safety wire the gas cylinder plug and get yourself a strong young AG.

[Unrepentant VN Vet]

..good old M60 7.62mm full rock and roll freedom dispenser. With plenty of ammo and a stationary post from which to fire..

Don't forget the sidekick with the extra barrels...and the thermal gloves.

Good ol' Hog.