Many argue that it is the most versatile military small arm ever invented and after 60- years of service, is still going strong today as our nation's primary battle rifle.Īt the heart of the design is a direct gas impingement system. This precision design has successfully served as a military, sniper, law enforcement, defensive, hunting, competition and target rifle in more calibers and configurations than one can possible conceive.
It often said that the AR-15 is the erector set of the shooting world, being set- up, changed, accessorized, rethought, rebuilt and put together to suit almost any need. Never before has a military firearm evolved so rapidly, so completely and in so many directions. The AR-15/M-16 represents the most successful weapon's platform in history. Even though "AR-15" has been a registered trademark of Colt since day one, it has become engrained in American culture as an industry standard term used describe all of the Colt clones as well. The designation stuck and has been in place ever since. military service in 1962.Ĭolt then began selling the semi- automatic version of the M-16 on the civilian market in 1963, which was subsequently branded the "AR-15" sporter rifle. Several modifications were made - most notably relocation of the charging handle to the rear of the receiver - and the M-16 rifle was adopted into U.S. After experiencing financial problems, ArmaLite sold the design to Colt in 1958. The AR-15 was first built by ArmaLite as an infantry rifle for the United States military.
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