Okay... I have a confession to make...
... I am a closet M16/AR-15 fan.
I went to Vegas this past weekend (I suppose that makes it last week since the weekend is upon us) and rented an M16A2 at one of those ranges that rents out machine guns.
I've fired a Thompson before (didn't care for it - please don't kill me), so I decided to try something different.
So I went for the M16 since the ammo was cheaper than for the AK47.
200 rounds later and I must admit - I am in love. "Lust" even.
Even on full auto the thing was a dream to handle. Well-balanced, controllable recoil, and accurate (well, as accurate as auto fire gets - I didn't do too badly). Not a single hiccup. The only issue I had was the thing spat a bunch of gun oil all over me and made me look like a leopard for the better part of the day (short sleeves and no access to industrial-strength soap = long-term stains), but for that amount of fun I had, I'd have gladly endured a kick in the nuts (well, maybe not that far, but you get my point).
Now obviously my thoughts have turned towards buying an AR-15. I might get one of those gas piston uppers since they're supposed to be cleaner and don't affect performance.
But I'd just like to say that after having bad-mouthed the AR in past posts (and even if you don't remember it, I do), I must now eat crow and state, unequivocally, that not only was I wrong, I was DEAD WRONG.
Flame away for my past indiscretion or call me a hypocrite - I'd deserve it.[;)][:D]
I went to Vegas this past weekend (I suppose that makes it last week since the weekend is upon us) and rented an M16A2 at one of those ranges that rents out machine guns.
I've fired a Thompson before (didn't care for it - please don't kill me), so I decided to try something different.
So I went for the M16 since the ammo was cheaper than for the AK47.
200 rounds later and I must admit - I am in love. "Lust" even.
Even on full auto the thing was a dream to handle. Well-balanced, controllable recoil, and accurate (well, as accurate as auto fire gets - I didn't do too badly). Not a single hiccup. The only issue I had was the thing spat a bunch of gun oil all over me and made me look like a leopard for the better part of the day (short sleeves and no access to industrial-strength soap = long-term stains), but for that amount of fun I had, I'd have gladly endured a kick in the nuts (well, maybe not that far, but you get my point).
Now obviously my thoughts have turned towards buying an AR-15. I might get one of those gas piston uppers since they're supposed to be cleaner and don't affect performance.
But I'd just like to say that after having bad-mouthed the AR in past posts (and even if you don't remember it, I do), I must now eat crow and state, unequivocally, that not only was I wrong, I was DEAD WRONG.
Flame away for my past indiscretion or call me a hypocrite - I'd deserve it.[;)][:D]
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El Kabong,
Will do. With guns, I always have an open mind.[8D]0 -
quote:Originally posted by ElMuertoMonkey
El Kabong,
Will do. With guns, I always have an open mind.[8D]
too bad the same can't be said for your misguided political and social principles.[:p][}:)][;)]0 -
quote:too bad the same can't be said for your misguided political and social principles
Now that there ain't very nice...'Course the l'il fella ain't replied ta my ...?...yet either...0 -
Sorry Mo Grits... I was too busy droolin' over that picture you provided![:D]
If I had to pick just one, I'd say the fourth from the top.[8D]
nemesis,
They're not misguided... they're nuanced.[:D][8D]0 -
Oh great, Muslim sympathizers are discovering the quality of our AR's.
I've got a Colt Green Label and a Double Star.0 -
its not the ammo that makes class 3's expensive, its replacing bbl's and everything else that wears out from hard use![;)] 0 -
Hmmmm...
Have you ever heard of people that become alcoholics after their first drink?
The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem.
But who wants to recover from black rifle addiction?[:D]0
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