Summary and Key Points: The M16 rifle, designed by Eugene Stoner and adopted by the U.S. military in the 1960s, has remained a staple due to its reliability, modularity, and effectiveness.

The standard U.S. infantry rifle in Vietnam is the M16. There have been stories of men getting killed because their M16s jammed in battle. My ad­vice is to ignore these tales.

The M16 of the Vietnam-era, though aesthetically similar, is not the M16 of today. The rifle of the 1960s was plagued with malfunctions due to issues with ammunition, corrosion resistance and ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: In the summer of 1966 rumors began to filter out of Vietnam of problems with the rifle. The rumors included weapons failing to feed, failing to fire, and ...

As the tests are ongoing, here are five things you need to know about the plan to pick the U.S. Army’s next battle rifle. The M16 family of weapons is officially considered out of date.

Summary and Key Points: The M16 rifle, designed by Eugene Stoner and adopted by the U.S. military in the 1960s, has remained a staple due to its reliability, modularity, and effectiveness.