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Modified M16 reshapes Vietnam era combat rifle
In Vietnam the M16 drew praise and controversy as its light 223 caliber rounds, high rate of fire, and reliability were tested. Reports note troops sometimes used captured AK47s, while officials consider future refinements. Veterans highlight accuracy and the rifle’s role as a enduring basic weapon.
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Columbia, S.C
UPI
Vietnam
United States
Alvin York
Tennessee
America
Korea
Ordnance
Pentagon
Iit
Long Re Te
John F. Kennedy
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Peter S. Copeland
U.S. Army Materiel Readiness Command
Rock Island
Eugene Stoner
Armalite Inc
Costa Mesa
Calif
McNamara
Air Force
Army
Will Davis
Aberdeen (Md.) Army Proving Ground
U.S
Congress
Seldon P. Truitt
Dayton
Ohio
Fort Jackson
Truitt
Set
Newton
Mhin
Red Crisits
S.C