What's the difference? M16 vs. AR-15
02-29-2008, 02:52 PM
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Typical Buck
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What's the difference? M16 vs. AR-15
i am thinking of buying an AR-15 but parts for the M16 are more available at my gun shop. would the same parts work in either gun or are there subtle differences that'd make them not fit?
02-29-2008, 03:32 PM
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RE: What's the difference? M16 vs. AR-15
The biggest difference is the M16 is capable of burst or full automatic fire. The AR15 is the civilian (read: semi-automatic) version of the M16. To stay legal make sure you don't use any M16 parts that would convert it to automatic fire.
You might be able to find an M16, but it'd have to be produced prior to the late 80's machinegun ban unless I'm mistaken. It would also cost roughly the same or more as a typical small car.
You might be able to find an M16, but it'd have to be produced prior to the late 80's machinegun ban unless I'm mistaken. It would also cost roughly the same or more as a typical small car.
02-29-2008, 04:00 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: What's the difference? M16 vs. AR-15
and you need a class 3 firearms liscense to own fully automatic weapons, when you die the liscense and the weapon are taken by the gov
You can't build a full auto rifle legally unless you are a manufacturer (in which case, the firearms are only transferrable to police or military)or are using registeredx parts that existed before the 1986 ban.
The difference between a M16 and AR-15 is the fire control group. The M16 uses a different bolt carrier, hammer, sear, and possibly a few other parts- you don't want to get causght with any of these parts in an AR-15.
02-29-2008, 04:34 PM
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RE: What's the difference? M16 vs. AR-15
"The difference between a M16 and AR-15 is the fire control group. The M16 uses a different bolt carrier, hammer, sear, and possibly a few other parts- you don't want to get causght with any of these parts in an AR-15. "
This is a partially true statement. You don't want to get caught with ALL these parts in your gun, making it into a class III gun. But there are some parts such asthe bolt and carrier, that are quite legal to have in an AR15. Some makers have been using them off and on for years.
A good place to learn about AR15s is AR15.com. I highly recommend that you read allot and do some research before you buy. There are good deals out there, and there are dealers that will rip you off because of the "black gun" factor and all the incorrect info on the street regarding legalities and capabilities.
Hank
This is a partially true statement. You don't want to get caught with ALL these parts in your gun, making it into a class III gun. But there are some parts such asthe bolt and carrier, that are quite legal to have in an AR15. Some makers have been using them off and on for years.
A good place to learn about AR15s is AR15.com. I highly recommend that you read allot and do some research before you buy. There are good deals out there, and there are dealers that will rip you off because of the "black gun" factor and all the incorrect info on the street regarding legalities and capabilities.
Hank
02-29-2008, 06:07 PM
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RE: What's the difference? M16 vs. AR-15
ORIGINAL: ahankster
"The difference between a M16 and AR-15 is the fire control group. The M16 uses a different bolt carrier, hammer, sear, and possibly a few other parts- you don't want to get causght with any of these parts in an AR-15. "
This is a partially true statement. You don't want to get caught with ALL these parts in your gun, making it into a class III gun. But there are some parts such asthe bolt and carrier, that are quite legal to have in an AR15. Some makers have been using them off and on for years.
A good place to learn about AR15s is AR15.com. I highly recommend that you read allot and do some research before you buy. There are good deals out there, and there are dealers that will rip you off because of the "black gun" factor and all the incorrect info on the street regarding legalities and capabilities.
Hank
"The difference between a M16 and AR-15 is the fire control group. The M16 uses a different bolt carrier, hammer, sear, and possibly a few other parts- you don't want to get causght with any of these parts in an AR-15. "
This is a partially true statement. You don't want to get caught with ALL these parts in your gun, making it into a class III gun. But there are some parts such asthe bolt and carrier, that are quite legal to have in an AR15. Some makers have been using them off and on for years.
A good place to learn about AR15s is AR15.com. I highly recommend that you read allot and do some research before you buy. There are good deals out there, and there are dealers that will rip you off because of the "black gun" factor and all the incorrect info on the street regarding legalities and capabilities.
Hank
03-01-2008, 05:29 AM
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RE: What's the difference? M16 vs. AR-15
This is a partially true statement. You don't want to get caught with ALL these parts in your gun, making it into a class III gun.
03-01-2008, 09:40 PM
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RE: What's the difference? M16 vs. AR-15
ORIGINAL: the_sandman_454
The biggest difference is the M16 is capable of burst or full automatic fire. The AR15 is the civilian (read: semi-automatic) version of the M16. To stay legal make sure you don't use any M16 parts that would convert it to automatic fire.
You might be able to find an M16, but it'd have to be produced prior to the late 80's machinegun ban unless I'm mistaken. It would also cost roughly the same or more as a typical small car.
The biggest difference is the M16 is capable of burst or full automatic fire. The AR15 is the civilian (read: semi-automatic) version of the M16. To stay legal make sure you don't use any M16 parts that would convert it to automatic fire.
You might be able to find an M16, but it'd have to be produced prior to the late 80's machinegun ban unless I'm mistaken. It would also cost roughly the same or more as a typical small car.