This summer's biggest shoot-em-up is like the Batman vs. Superman of guerilla rifles. "AK-47 vs. M16, The Film" stitches together clips from Hollywood blockbusters, documentaries, promotional videos ...
This article, by Capt. William L. Smith, originally appeared in the January 1969 issue of THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN, predecessor to American Rifleman. To subscribe to today's monthly magazine, visit NRA’s ...
The Soviet-designed AK-47 and the American-built AR-15/M16 are arguably the most iconic firearms in the modern world. Even people who don't actually "know guns" have at least heard of these. Both were ...
Even a squad of extremely well-trained and experienced troops must contend with the technological limitations of their weaponry. During Vietnam, the US benefited from several venerable weapons like ...
Kalashnikov assault rifles are among the most iconic symbols of the Soviet military. Weapons such as the AK-47, the AKM, the AK-74 and the AK-103 are ubiquitous reminders of the Red Army's legacy ...
Key Points - The M16 rifle's introduction during the Vietnam War was deeply controversial despite its "on-paper" advantages over the M14—lighter weight, higher ammunition capacity, and lower recoil.