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Posted: 4/9/2002 8:08:30 PM EDT
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The Israelis decided they like M16s better?
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Posted: 4/9/2002 8:14:13 PM EDT
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They get the M16s from us for free, or at a really good price which is better than paying for their own factories to make the Gallil.
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Posted: 4/9/2002 8:47:51 PM EDT
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Do the Israelis still have all those M14s that were given to them during the 1973 War? John
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Posted: 4/10/2002 6:20:03 AM EDT
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I doubt they gave them away. Either sold to make a buck or stockpiled to arm civilians.
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Posted: 4/10/2002 7:06:21 AM EDT
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Actually this was explained by the Webmaster of the IDF Special Forces webpage (an IDF SF member himself). They don't care for the Galil - not only is it heavy - but in their experience it was not as reliable as the M16. (this was last year at Assaultweb.com - unfortunetly they don't keep posts as long as they do here - otherwise I'd post the link)
Add that to the fact they can buy M16s with US Aid money, but they can't buy homegrown Galils that way and there is also a strong economic reason for it. Why do you think they want to produce the Tavor over here? BTW the Galils are still being used - for reserve troops and those in Armor & Artillery (units where you don't have to worry about luggin all that weight around). |
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Posted: 4/10/2002 10:21:34 AM EDT
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Teh M14s are offered for sale occasionally in SGN. I can't remember what company has them. But they also have various IDF sniper rifles for sale
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Posted: 4/10/2002 12:01:01 PM EDT
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Quoted: Do the Israelis still have all those M14s that were given to them during the 1973 War? John They've put scopes and bipods on them. Saw a picture in one of the news magazines. |
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Posted: 4/10/2002 1:25:57 PM EDT
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forest hit it right on the head -
the israelis get aid money - but it's like a credit card to the company store. they get us dollars - but must buy from u.s. mfg's. i think they like the m16 most due to it's lighter weight.... when i was there in 99 - i'd say 98% had m16s of various types were seen, only a handful of galils - mostly well used and being carried by non-infantry. steve |
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Posted: 4/17/2002 2:20:09 PM EDT
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Quoted: I wonder why we're seeing more M-16s in the hands of Palestinians? Are they transitioning from the AK? How about taking them from their enemies? You need weapons - your enemy has them - you now have a supplier.... |
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