The first 4 points are all the result of trainning with an M16
but does that mean a soldier is like a dog that cannot learn new
trades?
Yes, the bayonet can be fixed onto the M16 but theres no garantee
that the bayonet remains on the rifle after you stick it into a
resistance of muscular-lard. However, at least its there in the 1st
place.
Its really not advisable to use the M16 to whack anyone unless
you're sure that you do not need the weapon later on. Unlike the
AKs, M16 fibre butt isn't able to handle impact as claimed by its
designers.
If you're referring to the older models of the M16s, they're indeed
fragile. Weak barrel heats up easily resulting in barrel explosin,
shakable parts causing line of sight to be shifter when firing in
burst, unable to withstand sudden hard impact, almost useless after
going through mud, sand or rivers, etc.
The good thing about its length is that it can be used like a bolt
action rifle for single distance shot. As for comfort? I prefer
using a G36, its bulky & not light. But at least it gets the
job done & gives me a better chance of survivability in any
enviroment.
Todays war field is no longer measured in distance of exceeding
more then 150 yards. As seen in current wars after Vietnam, most
military fights occur in tight close civilian areas. MP5s would be
an ideal weapon but its 9mm rounds are not suitable for killing.
H&K did produced MP5s that chamber .45s but being a bigger
round means lesser amount of arounds it can carry. U.S military
therefore stuck to using back M16 model design but modifying it to
suit new combat fighting grounds. However, they've foreseen that
there's a need for a bullpup assault rifle for the U.S military in
the near future & have started testing a number of XMs, XM8
being the current winner.
