The M-16A1s I went through basic with were worn out junk. Through my years in the Army I saw the abuse the rifles were given by troops who were trying to get them "clean enough" to pass some officers or NCOs inspection. To bad a lot of the people doing the inspections didnt know squat about weapons. Since leaving the military I have owned several ARs and have earned a whole new respect for the rifle.

Likes:

1-If kept reasonably clean function fine.

2-Accurate.

3-Excellent sights.

4-Easy to add optics to.

5-A ton of add ons if you want them. Granted some seem kind of hollywood.

Dislikes:

1-Gas system (which you can buy a replacement for if you want to spend the money).

2-I can live with 5.56 but if some sort of lets say a 6mm round was abundant and cheap Id like a larger caliber.

 

Im not trying to make this a comparsion to the AK, FAL, etc.. Just your thoughts on the AR.