![]() I read on the internet that Federal Ordinance purchased M14 rifles from Israel, and replaced the receiver with a new semi-auto only receiver. ![]() Another advantage of the M16 is that its lighter recoil made it easier to train new shooters. On long range patrols in Vietnam the soldier had to carry a large amount of drinking water and ammo, so the lighter weight of the M16 and 5.56mm ammo was enough to outweigh the advantages of the M14. The big advantage of the M16, according to people I knew who used both the M14 and M16 in combat, is that the M16 rifle and its ammo are lighter. The M16 was designed to be controllable under full automatic fire, resulting in a shape poorly suited for rapid target acquisition. It was designed like a sporting rifle to point naturally and has great target acquisition. The M14 is a stronger rifle, more reliable, more accurate (in 1974), and has greater penetration. This could be done with an M14, but it would damage or break an M16. With the M14, we were trained that if we had to assume a prone position immediately, fall face forward with the rifle held in front of you butt down to break your fall. I went on active duty in 1974 and saw only M16A1 rifles after that. You have a beautiful rifle! I used one in ROTC at Ohio State, 1970-1974.
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