[Calvin]

The reason for the exclusion of the M1 carbine is simple- it was not meant as an assault/main rifle. It was intended strictly as a defensive weapon to replace the 1911.

[Thunder-223]

Styer AUG? Nothing more than a toy rifle. Down here they are known as Tupperware Rifles due to being made of plastic. Nothing but a POS. Give me the old SLR that the australian army used so sucessfully in Vietnam

[tbonecpk]

well the M1 Carbine wasnt exactly used to replace the 1911 if I remember correctly all it was was shortened M1 Garand developed for close quarters fighting that was goin on in europe I could be very wrong so dont quote me but I dont think it was built to replace the 1911

[lefty o]

all M14's are capable of fully automatic fire. now wether or not they have had the selector removed is another matter.

[Calvin]

Let's split the difference, tbone, and say it was developed as a weapon smaller than the Garand so as to be less cumbersome for artillery, cooks, medics, and mechanized personnel but give them something with more range and firepower than the pistol.....

[tbonecpk]

yeah that sounds good lol

[charmincarmens]

Quote:       Originally Posted by tbonecpk

well the M1 Carbine wasnt exactly used to replace the 1911 if I remember correctly all it was was shortened M1 Garand developed for close quarters fighting that was goin on in europe I could be very wrong so dont quote me but I dont think it was built to replace the 1911

Calvan is right. It was used to replace the 1911.

[sgtgary]

the m14 is a great rifle! a lot better than a lot of the top listed ones a little heavy but a dam good rifle and good for exercise too!!

[rondog]

Personally, if they were all laid out on a table and I could pick one to have for my very own, I'd walk away with the M14. JMO.