there4eyeM
unlicensed metaphysician
- Jul 5, 2012
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I think probably just the magazine.What is the attraction of an AR15 if it is no different from any other rifle of the same caliber?
By the way, all "assault rifles" are modified so they can't be fired automatically before they are sold, as far as I know. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Despite claims to the contrary, the AR 15 is essentially a semi-auto M16, which has a selector to go from semi- to full. They take the same clip (magazine).
M-16s and AR-15s do not use clips. Your statement just outted you as an unreliable source.
You also forgot the M-4.
Does it upset smuthurt ashflakes when the non-pc word 'clip' is used? Does a gunner 'grammarnazi' stand ever ready at attention to shoot down all verbal 'error'?
Yes, an AR15 looks authentic to the other guys, shows how serious the bearer is. A mere semi-auto hunting rifle just doesn't say "ready to take on the U.S. Army" the way a replica M16 does.