jyrki.saari_at_... wrote:
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> From: EXT Peter Ramos [mailto:primarch_at_...]
> Sent: 05. September 2000 11:16
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> Subject: Re: [NetEpic ML] Epic WW1
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> some big modifications the first m-16s had a life spand of 500 to 1000 rounds
then the gas tube was so pitted that you needed to replace it. they had to crome plate the
tube piston and the bolt to stop this it was a very stupit thing to let slip by
this did not show up in the tests becouse they tested in a dry place and used hi grade ammo
quester
> Hi!
>
> For whatever reason the M-16 took a while to win the hearts
> of the US GI, it
> got a bad rap due to lack of training in it's use, after some
> modifications
> and training it finally earned a good reputation.
>
> Peter
>
IIRC the first version had some teething troubles, mainly a tendency to jam
when even a small amount of dirt got inside (as happens very often in a
battle). From a2 onwards there was no problem.
[snip]
Jyrki Saari
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Received on Tue Sep 05 2000 - 15:21:46 UTC