Handguards with fiber glass reinforced plastic polyester construction are superior to wood with regard to heat resistance. No difference was shown in the heat resistance of the various polyester type fiber glass reinforced plastic constructions tested. It was recommended that further investigation be ...
Since 1971, U. S. commercial manufacturers have produced more than 230,000 M14 type rifles. Most commercial manufacture M14 type rifles are very similar to the U. S. Rifle 7.62 mm M14 except that they are not select fire. The exceptions are an estimated 1000 to 2000 Smith Enterprise and ...