old guns in socom4

Sgt-Miller · 02-11-2006

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Weren;t M-16's introduced to infantry after WWII?

The rifle design was created in 1954 (I think), but it wasn't accepted/issued to the troops until around 1967. The initial rifle had alot of problems, and I think the A1 model was issued a couple years later to solve the field issues.

A_A Infantry · 02-11-2006

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Originally Posted by Z3CH

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Originally Posted by Sgt-Miller

It would be fun to bang away with the following weapons:

M-1 Garand

M-16 A1

M-3 "Grease" Gun

M-1 Carbine

M1911A1 .45 Pistol

Model 29 Revolver

M-1903 Springfield

Although, using old weapons wouldn't fit in with the theme of the game. That's why I still play Medal of Honor occasionally.

Weren;t M-16's introduced to infantry after WWII?

no the m16s were introduced in Vietnam. In WWII they had M1 Garand and the M1A1 tompson and others like that. then half way in nam they had the M14 to the M16. and now missles and M4s

Sgt-Miller · 02-11-2006

You're right. They were introduced to the troops in Vietnam (which actually covered from 1965 to 1972/1973). The M-16 was only issued to small amounts of troops at first. For the most part they used M-14s at the beginning of the campaign.

The actual design was created around 1954 (around the same time when the AK-47 was born). Originally it was known as the Stoner rifle. It took a long while to iron out the kinks in the design, and get the DoD to buy-off on the weapon.

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http://world.guns.ru/assault/as18-e.htm

My original development times were a little off. Check this website, and scroll down. You'll see the timeline for the rifle. My bad for the original wrong info.

Focus · 02-11-2006

Bring back the AKS-74! I loved that gun on S1 and S2. I don't think it's on S3, unless it was "remade" or has a different name?