M-14- The Most Iconic Rifle In History

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Isn't the M14 kind of a tricked up Garand?

Tricked down Garand more like. Much of the operation is the same. It went to magazine fed instead of (real) clip fed. And 7.62x51 instead of 30-06. The M1 Garand was to M14 like the M14 was to M16. There are some lessons to still be learned. The M14 is still in service as the EBR (Enhanced Battle Rifle). Basically a M14 with adjustable polymer stock, foregrip and optics.

The M14 certainly is iconic. THE most iconic? I would say no. The AK47/AKM family gets that title. I have been to many countries and faced many language barriers. "AK" is nearly a universal translator when talking firearms with other countries.
 
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