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AR-18 Armalite: A Rifle Made Infamous by the IRA
The AR-18 entered the initial design phase in 1963 and was produced from 1969 to 1985, with 1,171 total specimens built.
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How the M16 Rifle Outlasted Its Critics and Competitors
Summary and Key Points: The M16 rifle, designed by Eugene Stoner and adopted by the U.S. military in the 1960s, has remained a staple due to its reliability, modularity, and effectiveness.