

It was unsuccessful in singlehandedly replacing the M1 Garand, M1903 Springfield, M1917 Enfield, M1 Carbine, M3 submachine gun, M1928/M1 Thompson, and M1918 Browning automatic rifle.

history and was only adopted because the process was corrupt. It was the shortest-lived service rifle in U.S. In fact, some call it out as an ideal example of failure with explanations such as: “It’s too heavy and too long. One platform that seems to be a magnet for criticism is the M14 rifle. Such differences of opinion are understandable given the fact that each of us has a uniquely individual set of experiences, knowledge and preferences that informs our choices. The internet is rife with essays by self-styled firearm experts who seem hell-bent on disparaging various legacy platforms for all manner of supposed deficiencies-despite the fact that those same guns are held in high regard by large numbers of satisfied users.
