Top 10 Reasons You Should Own An AR-15

The Federalist ^ | December 12, 2018 | Mark Overstreet

[detective]

In a recent item for The Federalist, David Harsanyi considered the M16 rifle one of the five most innovative firearms in American firearm development history. Yet something equally significant can be said about the semi-automatic AR-15 derived from the M16. Second to the muskets used in our revolutionary and civil wars, the AR-15 may be the most important firearm in American political history.

All told, more Americans have fired more rounds from more AR-15s for personal defense, defensive firearm training, marksmanship competitions, individual practice, and hunting than from any other rifle. For that reason, the AR-15 is the primary firearm upon which Americans would rely if they had to fight for freedom today.

Here are 10 reasons to own at least one AR-15 and to become skilled in its use.

[Big Red Badger]

So what did “He” do
at the Range?

[Big Red Badger]

Bolt Cam Pin,,,
Thanks!

[ChildOfThe60s]

Don’t you just love it. Can you imagine the horrifying trauma a snowflake would be going through right now if they were reading this thread?

Makes me warm and fuzzy LOL

[golux]

Well, thanks to it's propensity to jam, (a rifle pre-equipped with an anti-jam plunger, as reliable as a woman pre-equipped with antibiotics,) difficulty to take down, inaccuracy... No wonder it was our best friend in the Vietnam war!

Ahh, yes. The AR-15 variants: The perfect rifle for people who like to sit... And clean... And buy accessories... And carefully assemble... And look at the computer... And buy more Hoppe's... And post things on the internet...

Not these guys:



And not me.

Congratulations anyway, Armalite.

[Justa]

Bro. I’ve shot many thousands of rounds (in a single instance) from the M16-A2. It did not jam. Not once. The bitch will hot-fire, full auto after several mags. The problems with the A1s were from crappy, high-ash ammo from low-bid contracts to M14 powder specs used for M556 ball ammo contracts contrary to the manufacturer’s specs. This was sorted out in the 70s. But yes, not before a lot of soldiers died from the mix-up during Nam. It was not Armalite’s fault. It was the fault of hard-tarded Army contract officers not updating the ammunition contracts to M-16 spec requirements.

[golux]

I appreciate your reply, Justa.
I have also fired and trained on a variant.
(Still shoot ‘em occasionally as my brother is a big fan.)
I really do still think it’s a lousy rifle.
I would rather go to war in an H&K or any of my Rugers,
(Heck - I’d rather have a 10-22 with the right FMJ ammo in combat,)
and certainly would rather go to war in the desert or jungle with an AK variant.
I really do think it’s a way overrated rifle (which has jammed on me many times.)
Alas, “de gustibus non est disputandum!”
I like the fact we are still free enough to talk about such things.
May it always be so.

[William Tell]

So what did “He” do at the Range?

"He" fussed around fat too long trying to figure out why the extractor wouldn't extract the unfired round. "He" even sought help from some young whippersnappers who were also at the unsupervised range. My ... I mean "His" embarrassment was at least limited somewhat by the fact that gun people who were almost fifty years younger didn't spot the problem.

When "He" finally recognized the problem, he sheepishly packed up his gear and drove the 60 miles home. He learned not only to insure that his ammo matched his rifle but also learned that you don't make a trip like that with only one gun.

There is a supervised range only about 16 miles from home but it is very satisfying to have a four-hundred yard gong target to yourself on BLM land. Being retired means you can often have the range to yourself. Normally it would be worth the drive.

[golux]

PS. May I say: thank you for your service to our country!

[Justa]

IMO the M-16, M-4 is all about the quality of the ammo. Low ash. Love my M-4 btw. An M16 FF in .308 is on my wish list as well as an AK.

Speaking of AK variants I have a Izhmash Saiga 12-gauge. MFr comes up to my chin. It has a recoil brake muzzle with the door knocker tip. Just too big tho. I’d like a bipod for it. Not a practical weapon imo.

[golux]

You’re talking’ a little over my head. May you shoot that way, too!
The most fun I ever had with an AK was an “RPK” in Iraq in the time you were there. Just about a 200 yard range. Very adjustable...
The best part was I did OK on it right off the bat!
A much better rifle than any AK I have fired or seen since.
One rifle? One life? One war, wherever? With all the requisite ammo,
to kill or be killed?
I think I’ll take a Lee-Enfield SMLE or my scoped Ruger 30-06 II over anything...

[Viking2002]

LOL Great post. I own an AR and a Mosin-Nagant, and that pretty much sums it up. The one difference on the AR is, I got mine with a 2nd Gen polymer upper and lower, so it hasn’t cracked. It does feel somewhat lighter than the A2 I carried in the army. And at $479, I can’t complain. I laid out about 80 bucks plus transfer fee for a hand-select Mosin about ten years ago, the serials all match, and it came with all the trimmings. Took me two days to get the cosmo cleaned off to the point where I didn’t leave grease streaks on everything I touched. I did fire an AK pistol in my back yard a few years back. Took two days before my ears stopped ringing.

[Justa]

I’ve always been fascinated by the RPK and particularly the PKM’s simplicity and reliability. The POLs would use them in the lead vehicles of their convoys. Whenever traffic was encountered they’d let off a burst to keep things moving. That was fine until we’d hear similar bursts coming from L and R of the convoy. That was good for a LOL -after the fact. Shia areas so no worries.

[Big Red Badger]

A relaxing day at the Range!
Perhaps “He” would enjoy an
Indoor Range, at least a box
of ammo can be had.
Thanks for sharing,

[Celtic Conservative]

They’re like 1911’s- everybody makes one. The current entry level is the Palmetto State Armory models.

CC

[editor-surveyor]

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I like my Rugers, and they don’t look like something a d!ckless MR would cherish.

[editor-surveyor]

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“Accessories” are things a middle-aged woman adds to her dress.
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[Kickass Conservative]

Because I’m a Natural Born American Citizen with God Given Inalienable Rights.

No need to list any other reason.

[editor-surveyor]

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Regardless of price they all shoot the same round at the same velocity.

Does the $1200 model have a chamber to store your Viagra?
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[Mr. Mojo]

Correct on all.

Best battle rifle: Springfield M1A (.308 Win).

[familyop]

"Girl Shoots AR-15 For First Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5OM5JutRMQ"

Pretty good training there, and she did well. The video also illustrates the need of most women for either an adjustable or custom (short) butt stock for effective form (narrow shoulders).