firing the m16...how I have missed it

[chasinfire]

Finally got out to zero my m16 I bought 3 weeks ago. Only the second time since leaving the Army Didnt realize how much I missed it. Glad to see my shot groupings were tighter than expected right from the first shot. I guess it is like riding a bike. The same cannot be said for my handgun, which will need much more practice time...yea me...lol

 

[repeter1977]

where are you in Indiana, if you don't mind me asking. I have a couple rifles you might like to shoot, still being in and all. I know I enjoy the M4 style rifles, but really fell in love with my SCAR.

 

[remauto1187]

Finally got out to zero my m16 I bought 3 weeks ago. Only the second time since leaving the Army Didnt realize how much I missed it. Glad to see my shot groupings were tighter than expected right from the first shot. I guess it is like riding a bike. The same cannot be said for my handgun, which will need much more practice time...yea me...lol

Bet that cost a pretty penny!

 

[netsecurity]

Yea, rifles are so much easier than a handguns to stay in practice. That stock makes a world of difference when it comes to forgiveness.

 

[Jarhead77]

Nice. I know what you mean. When I got mine built and finally fired it.... Oh what a feeling!!!

 

[bloodandgutsmurphy]

So jealous right now. I will own one one day hopefully

 

[DragonGunner]

Bet that cost a pretty penny!

Around 15,000.00 aren't they........must be nice...

 

[Fordtough25]

Did you buy a "real" select fire M16 or a semi auto AR? Just curious really, either is fun to shoot! Just one depletes the ammo faster.

 

[chasinfire]

Alright after reading the posts I realized I mispoke. I zeroed my 20" ar 15 semi auto. It looks and feels like the m16a2 in the army without the burst selection. I rarely used that feature while I was in...

 

[DragonGunner]

Alright after reading the posts I realized I mispoke. I zeroed my 20" ar 15 semi auto. It looks and feels like the m16a2 in the army without the burst selection. I rarely used that feature while I was in...

We figured you you meant AR15.....but we get bored and like having fun sometimes. I have the opposite story as you.....I had a AR15 before I went into the Army......Never call your rifle a gun in the Army. That one poor soul.....glad it wasn't me......

 

[HoughMade]

I still prefer the A1 configuration with the triangular hand guards....but I'm old fashioned that way.

 

[davedolli]

I still prefer the A1 configuration with the triangular hand guards....but I'm old fashioned that way.

Ditto

 

[duffman0286]

I still prefer the A1 configuration with the triangular hand guards....but I'm old fashioned that way.

same here 4 years in the corps and never got to fire a real a1 till i got hired on the sheriffs dept a few months ago (so much fun nothing like full tilt) i wont get issued one till my one year mark so im looking to build a semi sbr mean while not sure how i manage the tri handguards just yet but im sold on a a1 model im not a fan of the tacticool stuff

 

[HoughMade]

When I was in the Army NG (MI), we had A1s and were starting to get A2s (very early '90s). "Course, we were always a little behind the times. We used M60s and we never did get M249s when I was there. I humped M60 ammo and the then the M60 for a couple of years.....I really preferred the M16A1.

 

[LEaSH]

I think SARCO still has surplus A1 partial kits. http://www.sarcoinc.com/images/AR15M16/ar323NEW.jpg

 

[chasinfire]

It is funny, you can tell the time frame of service based on their preference...did enjoy firing the m60, but that prob wont happen again for me...lol

 

[USAMP1980]

I started out in the KY NG before deciding to go Regular Army. That Guard unit had A1s and M-60s. The CO was hoading a few M1911A1s. Shortly there after, the M-4s started coming in crates. Like kids in a free candy store!