it's a weapon or brand that makes weapons, but i don't know if it's only one weapon or a brand that makes a lot of models..
2006-08-16 14:00:43 · 15 answers · asked by X36 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It was the model name of the M-16 when it was first placed into service in the military. After the name changed to M-16, AR-15 was designated for civilian semi-automatic rifles. M stands for model, not military.
2006-08-16 14:07:47 · answer #1 · answered by aaaaa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The AR-15 is to the M-16 what the MAK-90 is to the AK47.
Many companies make AR-15's and M-16's. The AR-15 is a semi-automatic version of the M-16 (select fire fully auto or burst, semi and safe).
I have owned many AR-15's of various brands, as well as have carried many M-16's made by different companies. There are sub designations such as A1, A2, A3, A4 (M-4) as well, denoting certian features as the weapons designs have been improved or changed.
Some of the companies that make the rifles are Colt, ArmaLite, FN, General Electric, Eagle Arms...
2006-08-17 01:39:06 · answer #2 · answered by jw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Armalite Corp. developed a automatic weapon based on Col.Stoner's work which they sold to Colt. This design with modifications was sold to the Army which accepted it as the M 16. And yes there was a M 15 but it didn't work out. Colt sell semi-auto rifles as the AR15.
2006-08-17 02:06:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The AR-15 is basically a civilian model of the M-16. It has the same general configuration, but is offered in semi-automatic only.
2006-08-16 21:08:08 · answer #4 · answered by JAMES11A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The AR-15 is a lightweight, magazine-fed, autoloading centerfire rifle designed by Eugene Stoner of the ArmaLite corporation who developed it as a smaller-caliber version of the AR-10.
2006-08-16 21:06:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
AR stands for armorlite i think 15 is the model
so an AR-15 is a smaller m16 with better quality
2006-08-16 21:07:50 · answer #6 · answered by killphill1111 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Automatic Rifle - 15. A civilian version of the M-16. A semi-automatic .223 cal. rifle. If your giving one away, I'll take one.
2006-08-16 21:09:42 · answer #7 · answered by Don 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The AR-15 is the semi-auto variant of the M-16. Many different companies make many different variations of this gun in many different calibers.
2006-08-16 21:09:16 · answer #8 · answered by Jack S. Buy more ammo! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a civilian version of the M-16. It's semi-auto ( it will fire one round evey time you pull the trigger.) It takes a .223 cal(5.56x45mm) round, although a common variation takes a .308cal (7.62x51mm). very accurate and low recoil it is an excellent varmint/sporting rifle.
2006-08-16 23:37:27 · answer #9 · answered by amish_renegade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the wikipedia page linked below.
2006-08-16 21:06:09 · answer #10 · answered by DefenseEngineer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋