The M14 rifle, officially the United States Rifle, Caliber 7.62 mm, M14, is an American battle rifle chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge. It became the standard-issue rifle for the U.S. …

Feb 12, 2020 · Much has been said and written about the M14 rifle and its use in Vietnam, much of it critical. One U.S. Army veteran disagrees, saying his experience with the rifle was …

It's a long-stroke, piston-driven action that's very similar to the most prolific, assault rifle in history: the AK-47. Like the AK, the M14's action can tolerate debris and fouling better than...

Dec 3, 2019 · Modern evaluations of the M14’s combat performance seem to quickly devolve into shouting matches between fans of the M14 and the M16. Suffice it to say that they are both …

Feb 10, 2018 · The M14 was the standard infantry rifle for all Army and Marine units that deployed to Vietnam in 1965, but Defense Secretary Robert McNamara ended procurement in 1964, …

Jan 13, 2025 · Key Points and Summary: The M14 rifle, derived from the WWII-era M1 Garand, once promised to consolidate the firepower of multiple U.S. firearms into a single, do-it-all …

Oct 30, 2012 · The M14 rifle is a storied gun, and it still has a lot of relevance in modern competition and defensive use.

Dec 15, 2024 · 90% of American casualties (WIA, KIA, and MIA) are taken by 4% of the military in the Close Combat Force (infantry, cavalrymen, sappers, and combat medics) within 600 yards …

Although the M14, firing the NATO 7.62mm round, was more powerful and accurate, the M16 could spread bursts of automatic fire over a wide area more rapidly than the M14. …

This versatility makes the M14 adaptable to a wide range of combat situations, from close-quarters engagements to long-range targeting. Caliber and Ammunition. The M14 is …