other than being a bear in full auto, it had no problems. it was replaced by the M-16 because of the good old boy network of contractors, and military yesmen. there was no competion of contractors and designs. Gen LeMay wanted it for his flyboys, and finagled it into the US inventory, then like a cancer it spread!!!
another thing about the M-14, if for some reason the bolt doesn't go all the way to battery, a smack with the heel of the hand will finish the job. can that be done with the FAL???:nod:
