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Colt M16A2

Colt M16A2: Battle Rifle Evolution

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History/Reviews

After years of planning and development, the United States Marine Corps adopted the M16A2 in November 1983. An initial order of rifles went to the Marksmanship Training Unit for field testing. This change marked the birth of a firearm that would rise to fame and see military duty in a host of countries, even today. Where […]

M855 VS M193

M855 VS M193

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Ammo/Ammo Guides

You probably already own a host of firearms chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. This popular cartridge was first developed in the 1970s by FN Herstal for the M-16 battle rifle used during the Vietnam War. The AR-15 rifle, which is the civilian version of the M-16, also takes advantage of this popular chambering. Today, the civilian […]