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Not your Father's (or maybe Grandfather's) M14!

Man I'm glad i Knife Collector has a spot for non-knife topics. I ran across a couple pictures today of the M14 Rifle. In this case the M14 EBR (enhanced battle rifle.) and the M14EBR-RI. The difference is in the barrel length. The EBR has a shortened 18 inch barrel while the EBR-RI has the original 22 inch barrel.

I've always loved the M14. It was phased out before I entered the Army but i had the opportunity to use and fire it in College ROTC. The gun was beautiful. I'm glad it has found new life. not every soldier needs a carbine. The army is issuing two per platoon in Afghanistan. I think I'd make it at least one per squad.

Don't get me wrong. I also think the old wooden stock, iron sights M14 was a fantastic weapon. I'm just glad the rifle has found new life no matter how they dress it up!

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on July 30, 2013 at 16:34

It looks like a real bad dude in a fire fight.

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on July 30, 2013 at 16:40

WOW - here is mine that I carried.

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Permalink Reply by johnny twoshoes on July 30, 2013 at 17:09

Awesome looking weapon.
The M14 served it's purpose well and has a great place in American history.

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on July 30, 2013 at 17:13

Yes, I believe it was much more dependable than the M-16. And more accurate.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on July 30, 2013 at 17:15

Looking good there, Ken. We're proud of you.

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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on July 30, 2013 at 17:23

Great picture Ken. The M14 was a great rifle with a very short lived active career. Beside being more accurate and more reliable than the first M16s it was also about 4 pounds heavier, not to mention the weight of the ammo.

All I have left is an M14 magazine. Looking for an M14 bayonet.