RE: BEST SERVICE RIFLE EVER, WHICH IS IT?
 

The M-16 A1 has my vote.Because it is the reason I am here to vote.The M-14 ain't bad either.And everybody loves a Garand.

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RE: BEST SERVICE RIFLE EVER, WHICH IS IT?
 

The AK-47, Thompson 45, and M1 were all great weapons. But if I were to choose one, it would be the M1 Carbine. This gun is plenty powerful for people out to 150 yds. and handles well for up close shooting as well.

I'd have to say that soldiers armed with an M1 Garand and a Colt 1911 are prepared for any situation.

RE: BEST SERVICE RIFLE EVER, WHICH IS IT?
 

M1 Garand

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RE: BEST SERVICE RIFLE EVER, WHICH IS IT?
 

mauser98..all the rifles mentioned are good guns too...

RE: BEST SERVICE RIFLE EVER, WHICH IS IT?
 

I would go with the Garand except that its much more expensive and difficult to produce and has never been as in widespread use as the AK-47 and its variations.

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RE: BEST SERVICE RIFLE EVER, WHICH IS IT?
 

While I do love the Garand, from the standpoint of US service arms, consider the single reason why the 03 Springfield was adopted was because the Krag's were outperformed in every aspect by the Mauser 98 in battlefield conditions. Then let's look at the 03 Springfield, funny it's a modified mauser.

Edited by - thndrchiken on 09/18/2002 12:58:31

RE: BEST SERVICE RIFLE EVER, WHICH IS IT?
 

My favorite and one I used in the military... M14.

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