OEF_VET
Member
I've carried M-16A1's, A2's, and M-4's professionally for eight years in the Army, including a peacekeeping tour of Kosovo and a combat tour of Afghanistan (which by the way, is a desert). I never once felt that I was poorly equipped. As long as you do some PMCS (Preventive Maintainence Checks and Services) on it, it will work fine. Yeah, sand and dust can foul it up, but that's why you clean it every time you get the opportunity. Keep the ejection port closed and put a barrel cap over it (you can shoot right through it when the SHTF). When you stop for a few minutes, do a quick inspection. If need be, take a barbers brush to the dust, or a toothbrush. Instead of playing graba$$ with the other privates, or having an unneeded smoke, look after your weapon. It's that simple. Take care of your equipment and it'll take care of you.
But, what the hell do I know, right?
Frank
But, what the hell do I know, right?
Frank