Why you're wrong about M16 and AR-15 nomenclature, with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson

The M16 and AR-15 naming debate is one that thrives on the internet, so much so that our Keeper of Firearms and Artillery has decided to weigh in.

0:00 Intro
0:35 M16A1
2:40 Jonathan vs Twitter (or X if you prefer)
4:30 AR-15 SP1
5:20 Colt AR-15 M16A1
7:37 More Nerdy Ranting
10:00 More Markings
10:45 British History
14:20 A2 Pistol Grip
15:50 SLR vs M16 (or AR-15 if you prefer)
17:38 Outro

Books mentioned:

Firmin, R. (2016) The regiment: 15 years in the SAS. London: Osprey Publishing.

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