The M16 rifle is more than just a tool of war—it’s a symbol of innovation, resilience and tactical supremacy. For more than 60 years, this rifle has played a pivotal role in shaping modern military conflicts, proving its worth on battlefields from Vietnam to the Middle East. In this article, we’ll dive into the history, … Read more
Back in the early 90’s I was still in the Army Reserve. I was assigned to the Headquarters Company of a Military Intelligence Battalion, and I helped out on the arms room. We were still issued M16A1s at that point, and had sent some rifles back for depot maintenance. What came back was neither A1 … Read more
The M16 was as iconic a military weapon as there ever was. When introduced in its original version in 1965, it was a game-changer. We went from the M14’s 30-caliber round to a much smaller .22-caliber round. Some loved it, some didn’t. The rifle was new and basically untried; in some ways, it didn’t perform. … Read more
Harrington & Richardson previewed their new wood AR stocks at SHOT Show 2024. They teased these on social media awhile back but they’re ready to roll now. The wood stock sets are made by American-Icon, a veteran owned company that uses all US sourced materials. The stocks consist of A1 pattern triangular handguards, and A1 … Read more
[ED: This is the second in a three-part series. Read the first article HERE.] If you read my first post on how I spent my summer vacation, you know I built a few rifles. But that was just part of my summer production. I still had time and parts on hand so . . . … Read more
I retired from full-time law enforcement two years ago, and I took a job as a part-time school police officer at a local school district. That means I now have summers off for the first time since I graduated high school. Last year I got a long-awaited shoulder replacement so that put a crimp on … Read more
When you buy government surplus from the military, it’s supposed to be double and triple-checked that nothing “inappropriate” is in the lot that’s being sold. However, for one couple in Texas who buys large quantities of military surplus for resale, they got quite a surprise in cases designed to transport M-16 rifles. One of the … Read more
With no prior military service and an affinity for wing shooting, it took a while for USGI builds to reach the top of my list. In fact, I was planning to build a new snow goose shotgun when the opportunity to start on an A2 build landed in my lap. Of course, I couldn’t pass it … Read more
The AR-15 platform is one of the most versatile and easily customized firearm designs ever created. From tiny pistols to massive beer can launchers, they can be configured to do just about anything. That said, there’s a significant portion of the gun owning population who are trying to get their guns to look exactly alike … Read more
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