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Why the AR-15 Is Misunderstood — and Loved
New American ^
| June 8, 2022
| Selwyn Duke
Posted on 06/09/2022 6:21:13 AM PDT by Bon of Babble
The AR is an extremely light rifle; less than five pounds. This, along with it having virtually no recoil (kick), makes it very easy for a woman or any low-strength person to handle.
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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 2ndamendment; 5pt56; ar15; banglist; chat; nra; pennsylvania; pt223; rkba; secondamendment
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To: Lazamataz
Hey Laz, where can I buy that???? LOL
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posted on
06/09/2022 7:21:26 AM PDT
by
cpdiii
(CANE CUTTER-DECKHAND-ROUGHNECK-OILFIELD CONSULTANT-GEOLOGIST-PILOT-PHARMACIST)
To: Avalon Memories
Have you tried the Ruger EZ?
42
posted on
06/09/2022 7:22:45 AM PDT
by
gundog
( It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
To: Lazamataz
Probably more, what with inflation.
43
posted on
06/09/2022 7:23:41 AM PDT
by
gundog
( It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
To: Bon of Babble
AR-15 Is a great weapon for smaller people. They are very light without all the unneeded accessories. There is virtually no recoil.
Plus they can shoot 50 glocks per second with high capacity 1000 magazine clips.
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posted on
06/09/2022 7:26:15 AM PDT
by
Organic Panic
(Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
To: null and void
I’ve always heard SOME states outlaw deer hunting with .223/5.56. The argument not enough kill power.
Again not sure if this is accurate, maybe someone can comment, that the 5.56 FMJ was selected by the Army because it was not prone to kill instantly like a larger caliber hollow point would.
The theory that it’s more effective to wound warriors on the battle field than kill them. All the logistics of attempting to save wounded solders would slow down their advance where if they were killed one could keep on advancing.
This could just be urban legend, but I did read something along those lines a while back.
45
posted on
06/09/2022 7:33:32 AM PDT
by
CodeJockey
(Politicians are to America as oligarchs are to Russia. )
To: depressed in 06
Because the AK can be abused, run dirty, and fire cheap imported ammo.
46
posted on
06/09/2022 7:33:56 AM PDT
by
gundog
( It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
To: Bon of Babble
My husband loves our AR!! I practice with it ever so often. Love it.
47
posted on
06/09/2022 7:34:45 AM PDT
by
Halls
(Christian, Conservative, Proud Texan, Patriot, 100% Pro Life!!)
To: Bon of Babble
It’s certainly on my wish list. <3<3<3
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posted on
06/09/2022 7:36:20 AM PDT
by
Scarlett156
(Today I will be all happiness, positivity, and smiles. Let's be friends! )
To: Bon of Babble
AR-15’s are Barbie Dolls for men (and women). So much fun accessorizing.
49
posted on
06/09/2022 7:45:00 AM PDT
by
ConservativeInPA
(Scratch a leftist and you'll find a fascist )
To: CodeJockey
The military is forbidden to used hollow point or other expanding ammunition.
Article IV, Section 3 of the 1899 Hague Convention, which specifically prohibits “the use of bullets which expand or flatten easily in the human body, such as bullets with a hard envelope which does not entirely cover the core, or is pierced with incisions.”
Although we did not ratify this Article, we respect it.
As to .223 being forbidden for deer hunting in some jurisdictions, I’ll defer to FReepers from various locations around the country...
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posted on
06/09/2022 7:45:27 AM PDT
by
null and void
(We're trapped between too many questions unanaswered, and too many answers unquestioned...)
To: null and void; CodeJockey
.223 is indeed illegal for hunting in some jurisdictions. And forbidden for some larger game in many more.
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posted on
06/09/2022 7:50:31 AM PDT
by
gundog
( It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
To: Bon of Babble
Would this make the dems less scared?
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posted on
06/09/2022 7:51:28 AM PDT
by
Dutch Boy
(The only thing worse than having something taken from you is to have it returned broken. )
To: gundog
No, but thanks for the suggestion. Is is really easy for someone like me to rack?
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posted on
06/09/2022 8:03:02 AM PDT
by
Avalon Memories
(Liberalism is a philosophy of sniveling brats. -- P.J. O’Rourke)
To: Empire_of_Liberty
One of the issues addressed by the M-1A.
54
posted on
06/09/2022 8:05:51 AM PDT
by
gundog
( It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
To: Avalon Memories
I may be conflating Ruger and S&W. I had this conversation with a woman a few days ago.
https://www.smith-wesson.com/9ez
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posted on
06/09/2022 8:09:42 AM PDT
by
gundog
( It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
To: Dutch Boy
Colorful guns sent Bloomberg into a tizzy, some years back, prompting Lauer Custom Weaponry to introduce this pattern to their line:
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posted on
06/09/2022 8:14:55 AM PDT
by
gundog
( It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
To: gundog
Very helpful. Thank you very much. 🤗
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posted on
06/09/2022 8:15:25 AM PDT
by
Avalon Memories
(Liberalism is a philosophy of sniveling brats. -- P.J. O’Rourke)
To: Rappini
I wish mine would weigh 5lbs. Mine feels like I have a Rino hanging from my neck and I don’t mean Romney. You're right - even a basic M4 clone weighs more than 5 pounds, empty. You can get under 5 pounds on a reasonable budget, but it requires a little focus. Years ago, I put a carbine together that came in at 4.75 pounds: Colt 'pencil' barrel w/ adjustable gas block, Anderson 'sporter' upper receiver, vented aluminum float tube, light-weight bolt carrier, and Cav Arms lower. It actually felt like a toy when you picked it up! I think the light weight was why so many GIs loved the M1 carbine, but most of today's ARs are definitely on the "obese" end of the weight range...
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posted on
06/09/2022 8:37:10 AM PDT
by
Who is John Galt?
("...mit Pulver und Blei, Die Gedanken sind frei!")
To: Avalon Memories
You’re welcome. If you can get your hands on a polymer AR, they’re amazingly lightweight.
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posted on
06/09/2022 8:40:04 AM PDT
by
gundog
( It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
To: Bon of Babble
I don’t have one - - yet — but after reading this would really like one - as a small, senior citizen female. My long gun are a bit unwieldy so this sounds like a perfect fit for me.
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Me, too. I want one being 125 pounds and very shortened not strong by age and disease Five lbs sounds great.
Thank you for a good and informative post.
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posted on
06/09/2022 8:55:32 AM PDT
by
Bodega
(Ready to secede now before it's too late.)
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