In this week’s article reflection, I learned more about the AR-10. Springfield Armory selected two rifles in 1956 to be tested for military use. According to Bartocci (2014), almost immediately failures erupted. These would include broken extractors, failures to feed, bolt over base, failures of the muzzle compensator, bent gas tubes and pierced primers. After failing to impress Springfield Armory, the test rifle was sent back to Armalite for correction.
A year later, after correcting the rifle’s issues, it went back for further demonstration with a changed compensator and once again failed. The failure was due to the barrel rupturing a total of eight inches during a full auto test. Over 5,564 rounds had been fired, when the projectile tore
A year later, after correcting the rifle’s issues, it went back for further demonstration with a changed compensator and once again failed. The failure was due to the barrel rupturing a total of eight inches during a full auto test. Over 5,564 rounds had been fired, when the projectile tore