The M-16 Service RifleHey All-
As you may have guessed, this article is about replacing the M-16 service rifle. The M-16, which has been in service since 1964, was first used in combat during the Vietnam War. It has been modified through the years to be able to serve as a mount for secondary weapons, like the M-203 grenade launcher.
The M-16 was designed during the Cold War to surpass the Soviet AK-47 assault rifle in all means of comparison. The M-16 fires more quickly and more accurately than the AK-47, and is also lighter. However, the AK-47 is more durable than than its American counterpart, and its bullets cause more damage due to their tendency to tumble after being fired.
The most critical flaw of the M-16 is its tendency to jam and misfire, especially under less than perfect conditions. This flaw has caused some in the military to call for the replacement of the M-16. Many options have been considered, including the Special Forces Combat Assault Rifle, or SCAR. The SCAR is in its final stages of development and will enter initial service with U.S. special operations troops. The SCAR is lauded for its flexibility of variants (from Close Quarters Combat to Sniping). Whether or not it is more durable than the M-16 is yet to be seen.
The FN (Fabrique Nationale) SCAR Mk. 16 (top) and Mk. 17 (bottom)
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