Dynamic Tests of the 30-Round Magazine for the M16A1 While Firing from the M231 Firing Port Weapon.

Abstract

Time displacement records of the magazine spring for the M16A1, while firing from the Firing Port Weapon, were obtained to determine if excessive spring surge was causing a stoppage problem during testing at APG. Results of the tests show there was no excessive magazine spring surge in the 30-round magazine for the M16A1 when firing from the M231 Firing Port Weapon. The results show the stoppage problem was caused by faulty magazines.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA185127

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  • Timothy L. Brosseau

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