FOS » 17 Oct 2020, 10:01 am » wrote: ↑
The fact the ar15 is semi automatic immediately precludes it from being an effective military weapon...unless perhaps you took an m1garand approach and went for power over rate of fire. But the ar15 is not built for power. It is totally different than the m16 and this is precisely because It is for civilian use.
Your argument is as absurd as suggesting that a sport epee used for fencing in the Olympics is as effective as the actual sword it is based on.
No. They are totally different things.
He doesn't understand functionality and the complete rebuild of the lower receiver and the components contained in the receiver. Even the barrel was different. It is like taking a Ferrari and replacing the engine and drivetrain with a Golf GTI engine and drivetrain. You no longer have a high performance sports car.
Todays semi automatic weapons are purpose built for the civilian market.