Tag: m16

  • So it shoots the ENTIRE cartridge?

    FAIL Computer Simulation of Improved Magazine from PEO Soldier on Vimeo. This computer simulation depicts the operation of the Army’s Improved Magaine. The Army has begun fielding the new 5.56mm 30 round Improved Magazine that delivers a significant increase in reliability for the battle-tested M16 and M4 weapons systems. Bolstering the already high reliability ratings…

  • STANAG 4179 – Does it exist?

    I called a few different NATO numbers a while back and inquired about that document.  All the people I talked to told me that it was not just “available” to anyone that simply wanted it.  I found that answer odd though considering every other NATO document under the sun, is readily available on the internet.…

  • Cost of outfitting a soldier

    The costs on this chart obviously aren’t adjusted for inflation.  Interesting though nevertheless.

  • A well regulated militia

    By calling attention to ‘a well regulated militia’, the ‘security’ of the nation, and the right of each citizen ‘to keep and bear arms’, our founding fathers recognized the essentially civilian nature of our economy. Although it is extremely unlikely that the fears of governmental tyranny which gave rise to the Second Amendment will ever…

  • The Shower AR-15

    The AR-15 works perfectly fine in wet environment such as a shower.  No modifications required. Here is one such example: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F6LjtYUaPo[/youtube] Also see the blog post – The Shower Glock

  • Shakespeare Operator

    And Caesar’s spirit, raging for revenge, With Ate by his side come hot from hell, Shall in these confines with a monarch’s voice Cry “Havoc!” and let slip the dogs of war, That this foul deed shall smell above the earth With carrion men, groaning for burial. Julius Caesar Act 3, scene 1, 270–275