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M1 Garand History
The M1 is a legendary American rifle. John Garand, a Canadian born weapon designer, created the M1 Garand. Soon, it became a staple of the American military. It was one of the most widely used rifles, outside of a properly equipped AR-15.
The M1 Garand became a favorite of the troops that wielded it. At the time, it was the premier battle rifle in World War II, and far better than the rifles the…
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Rifle Reliability: Then and Now
Ultimately the trials were won by the Garand, with the G30M placing third in total malfunctions and broken parts. This had involved 37 different tests and more than 12,000 rounds through each rifle. The Garand had 1,480 total malfunctions and 49 parts broken, replaced, or repaired. The Johnson had 1,547 and 72 respectively, and the G30M 2,864 and 97 (roughly double the number of problems as the…
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AR-15 vs. AK-47: Reliability Under Extreme Conditions
AR-15 vs. AK-47: Reliability Under Extreme Conditions
Reliability issues about the AR-15 and AK-47 seem to concern many. My take is that any successful, long-service issue service rifle will be very, but not perfectly, reliable.
Here’s a report from a range offering rental services of fully automatic firearms that shoots approximately 400,000 rounds each month and their experience with extremely high round counts. (more…)
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AK-47 Reliability Problems
Just like the AR-15/M16, Kalashnikov’s famed AK-47 experienced initial reliability problems. One difference was the Soviets weren’t forced into fielding these initial design problems during Viet Nam. Consider if these initial, flawed copies of Kalashnikov’s design had been forced into combat instead of being rejected at the factory.
http://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail-page-2.asp?small…
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M14 Reliabiltiy Problems, Part 2
M14 Reliabiltiy Problems, Part 2
Early problems with the M14 rifle
American Rifleman February 1993
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M14 Reliability Problems
Just like the M16/AR-15, the M14 had its share of problems when first introduced.
THE U.S. ARMY’S BLUNDERBUSS BUNGLE THAT FATTENED YOUR TAXES by John S. Tompkins True Magazine, April 1963
Washington, D.C. – After nearly 20 years of Pentagon bungling that has cost US taxpayers over $100 million so far, the Army is issuing our GIs a new automatic rifle that experts think is inferior to the gun we…
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United States Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 (M1 Garand) Unreliable
United States Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 (M1 Garand) Unreliable
Debates about whether or not the current service rifle is good enough are not new. It seems when a rifle reaches legendary status, said rifle is deemed infallible. Things like the AK-47 with its legendary status have the myth that the weapon is unjammable, a myth perpetuated because of its history and status.
ARMY: Report on the Garand Mar. 24, 1941 Time Magazine
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/…
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