| The M16A3 was never fielded by the army, instead they skipped it and went straight to the M16A4. If you treated it right it would treat you right. Keep it clean and it will do alright. M4 is not a bad weapon either. The AK is much more reliable than the M16 family of weapons but, the M16 series is so much more accurate. While I would rather have a round with more knockdown power, the 5.56 ain't too bad. People have to remember that the round was not designed to be a long range round. It is supposed to be small and lightweight so that soldiers can carry a lot fo them. But all of this boils down to is, a questionable weapon in the hands of a well trained soldier is just as effective, if not more so than a great weapon in the hands of an untrained soldier.
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We must give them the bayonet!
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