[ChefKeith]

Standard issuse M-16.

The tolerances are too close to work when in a sandy enviroment, even worse with the wrong lube because that just attracts MORE sand.

Other threads have discussed this in detail down to the correct type of lube (which from what I read was not supplied like it should have been)

An AK-47 will work in those conditions because of loose tolerances.

[RatSlayer]

ChefKeith said:

"The tolerances are too close to work when in a sandy enviroment, even worse with the wrong lube because that just attracts MORE sand."

This agrees with what I have heard, that improper lubrication has been the primary cause of jamming.

I should also note that I have seen several AR15s that will fail to feed when held by the magazine. Since inexperienced shooters will often grab the magazine in a panic situation (that big magazine is an awfully tempting hand hold), this might have been another factor.

[jjm2111]

Can you tell me the correct type of lube?

Thx,

J.

P.S. Kudos to Lynch for classiness AND bravery!