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M14
- Long and heavy
- Has more recoil
- Makes big holes
- Shoots farther
- Useless on full-auto
- Holds 20 rounds
- Ammo is heavy
- Takes a bayonet
M16
- Light
- No recoil to speak of
- Full-auto is fine
- Can use 20 and 30 round magazines
- Makes small holes
- Light ammo
- Maneuverable in tight quarters
- Takes hundreds of accessories from lights to grenade launchers
Both rifles are highly accurate provided the operator does his part and the ammunition is good.
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Does the M14 airsoft rifle compare to the M16 airsoft rifle?
Yes, in a few ways. They both have 509mm barrels. The have similar sight systems. Differences: Gearboxes: M16-Version 2, M14- Version 7 Magazines Design
What is the M14?
M14 was standard issue military rifle before m16.
What was the new battle rifle used by us military iin Vietnam?
The M14 and M16 were both new rifles which debuted while the US was involved in Vietnam to some extent. The M14 is the battle rifle - the M16 is an assault rifle.
Was the M14 useful in Vietnam?
THE M14 IS A SEMI/ FULL AUTO RIFLE IN 7.62x51 CALIBER and it took people down in one shot. The M14 cartridge (bullet) delivered approximately twice the power of the M16. The M14 rifle was also more rugged, because it was made from steel, versus the M16, which used aluminum. The M14, though, was much heavier than the M16, at 11 pounds versus 8 pounds for the M16. The M14 also required less maintenance due to its gas piston design versus the M16 direct gas impingment system. The M16 gas system was simpler, but produced more fouling of the rifle inner workings. Both the M16 and M14 were deadly weapons. Each weapon has it advantages and disadvantages.
What was the USA army issue rifle in Vietnam?
The M14 was up to about 1965. After that, the M16
What is America's primary rifle?
the top 3 rifles in the american military are the M4, the M16 and the M14
In America is an m14 still used?
The M14 rifle is indeed still in use by the US military. While most soldiers are issued the M16 , or the carbine version of the M16, the M14 is still used where longer range fire and greater penetration may be needed.
When was the m14 made?
The M14 was designed as the T44 experimental rifle, an evolutionary step above the M1 Garand used during World War II, in 1954. It entered production in 1959. Production was halted in 1964 when the M14 was replaced on the frontlines by the M16 assault rifle.
What gun did the m16 replace?
The M16 "jungle rifle" replaced the M14 US service rifle on or about 1967; but wasn't fully transitioned into US units world wide until the end of the Vietnam War in 1975.
How did the M16 firearm help American Forces?
During a time which the US military was fielding a .30 weapon (M14 rifle), jungle warfare required a weapon that was lighter and could "put the lead out." The M16 could do this. Consequently, the M16 was sent to Vietnam as a jungle rifle; all other US forces (army, marines, navy, air force was the only exception) retained their M14 rifles around the world. ONLY troops in Vietnam received the jungle rifle (M16). Until after 1970...then the M16 began to replace the M14s.
What is the name of light rifles?
The US Army's M16 was considered a "light rifle" for jungle warfare in 1963. While troops used the M14 service rifle thru-out the world, only Vietnam used the "light rifle."
What is the purpose of the m?
Prior to 1967/68, the M16 was the US Army's "jungle rifle" and used specifically in South Vietnam. There was no qualification back then, the M14 was the standard US rifle. Prior to men shipping out for Vietnam up thru 1970, they "FAM Fired" (Familiarization firing) of the M16 jungle rifle. They QUALIFIED on the M14 service rifle. After Vietnam, the US Military (Army & Marines) adapted the M16 jungle rifle as the new standard SERVICE RIFLE in about 1970/73; replacing the M14 rifle. US Military personnel have to qualify on any "Standard" weapon that the military uses. It's part of their JOB to know how to safely use it. Qualification means exactly what it says; Qualified to use the weapon. It a person cannot qualify, then they cannot qualify to be in the military...because then, they are NOT qualified to do their job.
