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Posted: 4/1/2020 12:09:22 PM EDT
 History Of An Icon: The M-14 Rifle The M14 holds a special place in history as one of the most recognizable guns ever made. This episode of History of an Icon @chopinbloc covers a brief history of the development and use of this iconic rifle. We strive for the utmost in historical and technical inaccuracy. Please forgive any accurate information that might have crept into this video! Visit TNVC: https://tnvc.com/ Check out ARFCOM's Teespring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/arfcom Follow ARFCOM! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ar15com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ar15com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ar15com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ar15com/ |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 12:18:03 PM EDT
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I'm not sure about some of those dates, but otherwise outstanding information! Thank you for posting!
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Posted: 4/1/2020 12:24:37 PM EDT
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 . WTF, ------------> glances at calendar.
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Posted: 4/1/2020 12:35:55 PM EDT
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Needs more crayon...
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Posted: 4/1/2020 12:38:21 PM EDT
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Here is a thread worthy of ARF. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age.
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Posted: 4/1/2020 12:39:10 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/1/2020 12:46:14 PM EDT
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........ The M14 holds a special place in history as one of the most recognizable guns ever made. This episode of History of an Icon @chopinbloc covers a brief history of the development and use of this iconic rifle. We strive for the utmost in historical and technical inaccuracy. Please forgive any accurate information that might have crept into this video! ........... 
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:11:03 PM EDT
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Holy shit so much in this video is wrong.
Edit: I realize now that it is April Fools but you guys don't have that a real punch line so someone will take this as real. |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:12:28 PM EDT
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I really want a M1A w/ wood stock. I think the prices have come down quite a bit. The problem is I also want a LWRC REPR, KAC SR25, LMT 308, Ruger RPR in .300WM, etc etc
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:15:00 PM EDT
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An "icon"?
It was an abject failure. |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:15:44 PM EDT
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Fact: John Garand did not like the White gas piston system.
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:16:42 PM EDT
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Do we have any Kashyyyk Forest vets to attest to the validity of this video?
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:19:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Do we have any Kashyyyk Forest vets to attest to the validity of this video? NEVER FORGET KASHYYYK FOREST |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:23:13 PM EDT
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I love the Axis and Allies pics. I played that game a lot in college.
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:24:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI agree except on two points: 1) Many Guard units DID have M21's for a LONG time after the M24 was introduced; a couple of them long enough for them to bring their "toys" to the sandbox post-9/11 2) Anyone who complains about the M14 wandering zero/accuracy issues THEN claims the FAL has superior accuracy, in my experience, 1) has a real "honey" of a FAL, or 2) needs to have their eyes checked. Definitely not the best DMR of all time, but I have seen an M14 zeroed/tuned by a shooter who knew what they were doing shoot around 1.5 MOA with very little fiddling around (in a combat zone). the FAL, not so much. |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:25:17 PM EDT
[#15]
The M14 was birthed by the past war, created for a wrongly-perceived present, and blind to the future.
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:25:34 PM EDT
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Nevermind. Missread that as mini 14.
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:26:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I really want a M1A w/ wood stock. I think the prices have come down quite a bit. The problem is I also want a LWRC REPR, KAC SR25, LMT 308, Ruger RPR in .300WM, etc etc  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:28:30 PM EDT
[#18]
Some good stuff there
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:29:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I agree except on two points: 1) Many Guard units DID have M21's for a LONG time after the M24 was introduced; a couple of them long enough for them to bring their "toys" to the sandbox post-9/11 2) Anyone who complains about the M14 wandering zero/accuracy issues THEN claims the FAL has superior accuracy, in my experience, 1) has a real "honey" of a FAL, or 2) needs to have their eyes checked. Definitely not the best DMR of all time, but I have seen an M14 zeroed/tuned by a shooter who knew what they were doing shoot around 1.5 MOA with very little fiddling around (in a combat zone). the FAL, not so much. Quote HistoryQuoted: I agree except on two points: 1) Many Guard units DID have M21's for a LONG time after the M24 was introduced; a couple of them long enough for them to bring their "toys" to the sandbox post-9/11 2) Anyone who complains about the M14 wandering zero/accuracy issues THEN claims the FAL has superior accuracy, in my experience, 1) has a real "honey" of a FAL, or 2) needs to have their eyes checked. Definitely not the best DMR of all time, but I have seen an M14 zeroed/tuned by a shooter who knew what they were doing shoot around 1.5 MOA with very little fiddling around (in a combat zone). the FAL, not so much. |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:43:35 PM EDT
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Video is legit. My M-14 turned me into a newt.
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:45:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:46:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: An "icon"? It was an abject failure. Awww snap! You have summoned the fudds! 
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:47:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I love the Axis and Allies pics. I played that game a lot in college. Thank you. I never played it but it felt right. |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:49:10 PM EDT
[#24]
... April Fools
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:49:45 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Nevermind. Missread that as mini 14. They're exactly the same. But the Mini-14 is the civilian version so it doesn't have a bayonet. |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:50:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Video is legit. My M-14 turned me into a newt. A newt? |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:52:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The M14 was birthed by the past war, created for a wrongly-perceived present, and blind to the future. Should have adopted the AR10 or the FAL. |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 1:58:27 PM EDT
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For anyone that opened this thread and immediately had their vagina fill with sand, there's help available...
 Attached File |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 2:04:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The FAL is absolute garbage in accuracy. 4 MOA on a good day. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I agree except on two points: 1) Many Guard units DID have M21's for a LONG time after the M24 was introduced; a couple of them long enough for them to bring their "toys" to the sandbox post-9/11 2) Anyone who complains about the M14 wandering zero/accuracy issues THEN claims the FAL has superior accuracy, in my experience, 1) has a real "honey" of a FAL, or 2) needs to have their eyes checked. Definitely not the best DMR of all time, but I have seen an M14 zeroed/tuned by a shooter who knew what they were doing shoot around 1.5 MOA with very little fiddling around (in a combat zone). the FAL, not so much. Yeah no. |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 2:06:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryLol It was in service for almost 60 years |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 2:11:15 PM EDT
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Thanks OP. Its day in the sun has for the most part passed, but they're still in use in some countries. Somebody recently posted pics of PI soldiers with them.
It's the first centerfire rifle I ever shot and they are still a favorite of mine. |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 2:18:11 PM EDT
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I was torn between laughing and my head exploding, but thanks for the break from quarantine.
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Posted: 4/1/2020 2:21:28 PM EDT
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My FAL will print .308" one shot groups all day long!!!
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Posted: 4/1/2020 2:24:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Quote HistoryQuoted: ........ The M14 holds a special place in history as one of the most recognizable guns ever made. This episode of History of an Icon @chopinbloc covers a brief history of the development and use of this iconic rifle. We strive for the utmost in historical and technical inaccuracy. Please forgive any accurate information that might have crept into this video! ........... Wait a minute? This is satire 
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Posted: 4/1/2020 2:28:18 PM EDT
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Quoted: Do we have any Kashyyyk Forest vets to attest to the validity of this video? Quoted: NEVER FORGET KASHYYYK FOREST Lol |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 2:30:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Here is a thread worthy of ARF. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age. I've never been one swayed by the "look" of a firearm...if it goes bang when asked was always my judgement criteria, but I always thought the M-14 was just one cool ass looking weapon. I even got to shoot one once years ago and it even had the ATF stamped happy switch.  |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 2:35:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Lol It was in service for almost 60 years Adopted in 1957, production canceled in 1964, unable to fullfill its intended purpose as the primary infantry small arm- not really much of a success story. |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 2:43:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A newt? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Video is legit. My M-14 turned me into a newt. A newt? ...he got better |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 2:43:36 PM EDT
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I rost at 3:30.
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Posted: 4/1/2020 2:47:50 PM EDT
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Great rifles, not $1,650 great.
Don’t make it into something it’s not. Basically, look at the M-14 the same as a improved M1 Garand and you will be fine. |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 2:47:55 PM EDT
[#41]
A rifle I never had a desire to own. It’s not really good at anything.
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Posted: 4/1/2020 3:02:26 PM EDT
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I believe everything he said. All of it.
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Posted: 4/1/2020 3:08:06 PM EDT
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OUT FUCKING STANDING.
  Now we need the history of the ar 14 |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 3:09:26 PM EDT
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I don't need no teenage queen.
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Posted: 4/1/2020 3:10:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: . WTF, ------------> glances at calendar.The M-14 is truly an icon  ...of abject failure. |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 3:18:11 PM EDT
[#46]
Very informative video on the N-12 rifle. Thanks!...
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Posted: 4/1/2020 3:21:00 PM EDT
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So much stuff wrong I was like WTF until I heard the 'we strive for inaccuracy' and remembered today's date.
Good job |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 5:48:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Lol It was in service for almost 60 years tWo WhIrLeD wArZ!!!one!!!! |
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Posted: 4/1/2020 7:09:04 PM EDT
[#49]
didn't we do this last year?
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Posted: 4/1/2020 10:46:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: didn't we do this last year? No idea what you're talking about. |
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