To: RANGERAIRBORNE
Actually, the M-14 (that is, the M-1 Garand with it's problems fixed) is the best all-purpose small arm in the world.You'll see me talk about the M14 glowingly later in the thread, however, you'll also see me note it's faults (football/football) :o)
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08/27/2003 5:13:31 PM PDT by
Lazamataz
(I am the extended middle finger in the fist of life.)
To: Lazamataz
The M14 is 44 inches long and weighs just over 8 1/2 pounds- not exactly like carrying a BAR around. There is (or should be) some requirement for strength and endurance for soldiers. After all, the WWII infantryman carried a much heavier rifle, and we won that one...
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