AR-15 educate yourself

[JonnyVito]

The AR-15 rifle was designed by ArmaLite as a selective fire weapon for military purposes. Armalite sold the design to Colt due to financial difficulties. After some modifications, the rifle eventually became the US Army's M16 rifle.

The term "AR-15" signifies "Armalite rifle, design 15".[8] Today, Colt uses "AR-15" for its semi-automatic civilian rifles, and thus many use the term only for Colt AR-15s and clones made by other manufacturers. This article discusses the original design intended for military users and its major variants.

AR-15 rifles are lightweight, gas-operated, magazine-fed, and air-cooled. They fire an intermediate cartridge, and are manufactured with extensive use of aluminum alloys and synthetic materials. The design splits the rifle into two major components: the lower half, containing the trigger and buttstock, and the upper half, which contains the bolt and barrel. This approach allows modular replacement of components.

The name AR-15 remains a Colt registered trademark, but variants of the firearm are made, modified, and sold under various names by multiple manufacturers.

 

[imprimis]

When I was stationed with the Marines, I was told that they didn't look favorably towards those who put "Mattel" stickers on M-16's which apparently some did when it was first introduced.

 

[MegaPoke]

Mine actually has an M16 upper. The lower is DPM.

By the way, one other thing that's not mentioned in this post is the purposeful ignorance about the AR being such a high power weapon of war.

Obama always uses this misleading modifier because he is a lying dick hole.

The .223 is the civilian version of the 5.56mm. It's basically a .22 caliber round with a medium sized casing. I uses a .22 cleaning kit to clean mine and it fits perfectly.

Here is a graphic showing the relative size of the .223 (described here as 5.56 and shown next to the AK ammo 7.62x39) compared to other bullets. What's funny is that the relatively benign (to the gun-illiterate) bolt action 30 06 deer rifle shoots a FAR more powerful round. And the Texas bell tower sniper showed just how effective a good shot with a high vantage point can be with a bolt action deer rifle.

The AK and AR ammo is specifically designed to have limited power, so that they have less recoil and are more accurate when firing bursts.

 

[imprimis]

Here is a graphic showing the relative size of the .223 (described here as 5.56 and shown next to the AK ammo 7.62x39) compared to other bullets. What's funny is that the relatively benign (to the gun-illiterate) bolt action 30 06 deer rifle shoots a FAR more powerful round. And the Texas bell tower sniper showed just how effective a good shot with a high vantage point can be with a bolt action deer rifle.

To liberals it's all about looks and emotions. You can bet your ass that if they are successful in getting the "assault rifles" they will turn their attention to the deer rifles.

 

[JonnyVito]

Good points @MegaPoke I just wanted people to get that AR does not mean automatic rifle or assault rifle both are terms used by the lying liberals to try to get Americans to give up rights. This is nothing more then a new platform that allows for less recoil and more accurate shoots. M16's are the military grade weapon and they are automatic.

 

[MegaPoke]

Good points @MegaPoke I just wanted people to get that AR does not mean automatic rifle or assault rifle both are terms used by the lying liberals to try to get Americans to give up rights. This is nothing more then a new platform that allows for less recoil and more accurate shoots. M16's are the military grade weapon and they are automatic.

Not even new man. Original design dates back to late 50's. Civilian AR's have been plentiful and available since at least 1970. In the last 10 years ago though because they are so customizable they've become the Ford Mustang of rifles. Popular for a reason but far from being the most lethal weapon a terrorist could use.

 

[JonnyVito]

Not even new man. Original design dates back to late 50's. Civilian AR's have been plentiful and available since at least 1970. In the last 10 years ago though because they are so customizable they've become the Ford Mustang of rifles. Popular for a reason but far from being the most lethal weapon a terrorist could use.

Ya new was the wrong term to use I should have used better.

 

[imprimis]

Popular for a reason but far from being the most lethal weapon a terrorist could use.

Yep. Bombs and airplanes have killed more.

 

[JonnyVito]

Yep. Bombs and airplanes have killed more.

also drones right lazy lying liberal @syskatine? Just want to make sure you get this definition.

 

[MegaPoke]

also drones right lazy lying liberal @syskatine? Just want to make sure you get this definition.

Right now the only voices being heard are lunatics like Fauxcohontas. The progressives on this board aren't even dumb enough to jump on the 'republicans are giving guns to ISIS' crybaby sore loser prattle.

Those guys are done talking about gun control until the next statistically insignificant gun related occurrence gives them fresh energy to fake a little concern and indignation. Assaulting our rights is hard, guys.

 

[JonnyVito]

Arkansas = AR therefor Hillary = AR native so if you add these up it means Hillary loves assault rifles. See lazy lying liberal @syskatine I can lie like you.

 

[NipponPoke]

Interesting info, Mega. Thanks for posting (for those of us that have little to no interest in firearms).

Honest question.....when you say there are far more lethal weapons available, why are these particular firearms so popular with these types of shootings?

 

[MegaPoke]

Interesting info, Mega. Thanks for posting (for those of us that have little to no interest in firearms).

Honest question.....when you say there are far more lethal weapons available, why are these particular firearms so popular with these types of shootings?

Fantastic question, actually!

I mentioned somewhere ITT that the AR is basically the Ford Mustang of modern rifle purchases.

Both the Mustang and the AR are great all around performance values that fill a variety of needs - most of which are simply for fun or utility. I would bet however, if you looked at some statistic on people ticketed for illegal street racing, the Mustang would be disproportionately represented because it's popular - not because it's the fastest or most dangerous car available.

It's simply a mater of the fact that the .223 chambered AR is ubiquitous among other guns. It's not even thoe most lethal AR. The .308 (see the graphic above) chambered AR has way more lethality and to the best of my knowledge hasn't been used in any mass shootings. I may be wrong on that.

 

[Medic007]

When ICE-ill starts blowing stuff up, the AR will look like a novice childs toy.

 

[N. Pappagiorgio]

If I had the inclination to go in to an establishment with the intent of killing a large number of people, I would not use an AR-15.

 

[Rulz]

Seriously...if someone wanted to do deal real damage, an AR is low on the list. The Marines call them pea shooters lol.

The HK91 is a .308 and 7.62x51 slinging beast (can use both easily...and well). It's expensive, but the clone PTR isn't. In fact it's in the range price wise of a decent AR.

Also, you could go with the AR10 in .308....shhhh...

 

[twiza]

What's the difference between the M4 and the AR? I read this article several months ago and found it interesting.

http://www.businessinsider.com/ak-47-wound-over-an-m4-2015-12