The National Interest

All of the Reasons the U.S. Army Hated the M16A2 Rifle

When the M16A2 was adopted in the 1980s, it could be seen as a rushed product. While the U.S. military needed a new rifle with the faster 1:7 twist to fire the new NATO standard SS109 round, the other ...
Dothan Eagle

M16A2 destined for Clayton armory is missing

An M16A2 rifle is reportedly missing from the Clayton National Guard Armory. According to an incident report from the Barbour County Sheriff’s Office, the rifle (valued at $1,600) was discovered ...
The National Interest

The U.S. Army Hated the M16A2 Rifle—Here’s Why

Here’s What You Need To Remember: The combination of the Army’s dissatisfaction with the M16A2’s default sighting arrangement and the benefits of a lower optic mount lead the Army and Colt to ...
American Rifleman

Video—I Have This Old Gun: U.S. M16A2 Rifle

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Slate

What Kind of Rifle Training Did John Muhammad Get in the Army?

Beltway sniper suspect John Muhammad earned an “expert” marksmanship badge while serving in the Army. What does that mean? It means Muhammad got the same basic rifle training as other soldiers but ...