by: Joe Poyer
Topics include: detachable carry handle, chromeplated bore, flat top receiver, moly barrel, removable carry handle, floating hand guard, receiver extension tube, stage match trigger, fixed butt stock, automatic sear, rear takedown pin, bolt cam pin, flat top upper receiver, burst cam, collapsible butt stock, proper size punch, turn the selector lever, assault rifle law, detachable front sight, barrel groove, receiver halves, semiautomatic position, buffer retainer, front sight assembly, heavy bipod
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Book Description:
Book Description -- Whether a shooter or collector, inside the cover of this third book in the "Shooter's and Collector's Guide" series is a minutely detailed history of Eugene Stoner's AR15 and M16 rifles. The development of the M16 rifle is traced from the adoption of the first American-made flintlock musket in 1798 through Vietnam and the Gulf War to the present to show how the history of the country's military requirements molded the need for a small caliber, large magazine capacity, select fire rifle. The development of the M16/AR15 rifle as the current National Match Service Rifle for civilian and military target shooting is also described. It is safe to say that no other general issue military -derived rifle in the history of this, or any other nation, is as inherently accurate If you are interested in the history of this fine battle rifle, or in tactical, bench rest, service rifle competition, or in just every day fun plinking, then this book will provide all the information you need to select, maintain, shoot and keep in good repair any AR15 rifle. The M16/AR15 Rifle provides a complete list of all models and variations being produced today complete with their features to aid in selection. It also provides a part-by-part break description for the M16 and AR15 rifles and their variations and the M4 series of carbines. Want to use your AR15 in competition? A detailed chapter describes the interaction needed between custom gunsmith and shooter to produce a tack-driving rifle, plus a survey of parts and accessories from barrels to sights. Three custom AR15s were built in the process of writing this book space gun, service match rifle and .22 rimfire version for short range and indoor practice. The step-by-step process is described. Also included are chapters on ammunition selection, shooting, maintenance and repairs, telescopic sights, .22 rimfire conversions, .308 AR15-type rifles and the future of the American military rifle as embodied in the OCIW concept. The M16/AR15 Rifle is as complete a book on the M16 and AR15 rifles as you could wish for.
From the Publisher -- In The M16/AR15 Rifle, Joe Poyer has traced the development of American military tactics from the late 1700s to the present day to show how Eugene Stoner's concept of a small caliber, high velocity. Large magazine capacity military rifle was required by the modern battlefield. And, since so much interest today in the M16 and its civilian counterpart, the AR15, has to do with military and civilian target shooting, he commissioned three rifles from a custom gunsmith during the writing of the book to show the true accuracy potential of the rifle. They were a 1,000 yard match rifle (aka spacegun because of its futuristic appearance), a match rifle meeting all requirements for the National Service Matches and a .22 rimfire version which is legal in most states that ban high capacity magazine rifles, termed "assault rifles" by media-hungry politicians and antigun groups. Virtually every model of the AR15 manufactured today by any American company is described in the book. The author also shows the best way to commission a custom-built rifle, starting with how to pick the right gun smith and work with him to define the rifle at the start and thus keep costs down to how to break-in, sight-in and shoot the rifle to the best advantage. Also, tips on match and physical conditioning, ammunition selection and care and maintenance are included. A very complete book on owning and using the AR15.
A good place to start -- This is a nice, little primer to whet your appetite for a more complete resource. The information is good, but with many gaps. For instance, there is a complete table of models, but it does not include dates of manufacture or serial number info, which renders it useless as a resource for collectors or even first-time buyers. Also, many details are missing and some things go unexplained altogether, which may be fine for those who already are experts, but this book seems aimed more at the novice. Still, it's an interesting read, which did answer many of my questions.
Reviews:
Very complete, A must own for AR15 owners -- When I first recieved the book I was concerned that it was thinner than I expected, only 134 pages. After review the book, I was extremely pleased. The book covers every thing from a part by part description to complete breakdown. The only hinderance is that it is black and white, but has tons of photos and diagrams to make up for it. Joe Poyer (the author) did a great job of covering history, laws that affect use, different manufacturers, ammo, options, and troubleshooting. I'm surprised that this book isn't more readily available, it should be standard issue with each rifle. I'd give it 6 stars if I could.