The 5.56 M-16 & Ithaca 37 shotgun were the weapons of choice for Chief James "Patches" Watson who could have used any weapons he wanted. Of course he was ONLY a plank owner in SEAL Team 2 with three tours in Vietnam and 16 combat decorations, four of which are Bronze Stars with Combat "V" so he may not know as much as those of us on the errornet superhighway. :wink:
I believe he referring to the heavy fire backup. I'm familiar with Chief Watson and have his books. http://www.realseal.org/
I think that's the first time I've read most SEAL preferred the M-14, can you direct my to where you found that information? If you're not too set in your ways about the M-16, you may find THE BLACK RIFLE: M16 RETROSPECTIVE: ENHANCED 2ND ED. by R. Blake Stevens & Edward C. Ezell, informative. It dispels many myths, misconceptions and out right fabrications about the AR series of rifles.
I think the 5.56mm cartridge doesn't perform as well for the military due to the use of FMJ only. Hps or soft points really enhance the performance. Haven't tried the Hornady TAP ammo yet, but have heard it performs well. Also , its all about application. 7.62 penetrates better, but is alot heavier to carry, ammo too.
It worked very well in it original loading and before Mc Namara's bean counters deleted the chrome bores and chambers. Special Forces were very impressed with the weapon and it's killing abilities. As I said earlier, The Black Rifle is a must read if you want the truth of the matter.
Edmundo Mireles JR., I believe his wound was front to rear (left arm, shotgun at port arms). Platt's arm slowed the 9mm enough to keep it from reaching the heart.
the AR-15 was conceived with the notion that aimed shots did not affect outcome in battle - therefore - more lead in the air the better. We could almost say the AR-15 is the result of spray-n-pray military indoctrination.
What makes you so certain that this book wasn't written specifically to be a defense of the gun (and also the industrial types who made zillions of $$ from it)?
Same in my case, but in the private sector for hands on experience and second hand information from Vets who used the weapon in combat.
But then again, as the old saw goes,"History is but a lie agreed upon."
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