In 1969, the M16A1 officially replaced this weapon as the U.S. military’s standard service rifle.
- The AR10
- The AR15
- The M1
- The M14
M14. Introduced in 1958 the M14 fired a 7.62mm round and was designed for use in Europe, not the jungles of Vietnam.
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