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Complete AR-15/M16 Sourcebook: What Every Shooter Needs to Know

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For a single author this book is incredibly thorough, but the book occasionally seems like it was rushed to press. Some statements drift off and are never completed after making a note in parenthesis, among other things. Many of the pictures are cut and pasted to assemble likenesses of the many hundred versions of the AR-15 that exist instead of using pictures of the real thing (though this is understandable). Despite these pitfalls it does remain a very complete volume, though the operation and maintenance chapters left something to be desired. The book also dedicates alot of space to the M203 and the grenades that can be used in it, even though civilians have nearly zero chance of ever using one. If you're looking for the history of and a good overview of the AR-15 makes and models that exist this is an excellent resource. If you want to know how the gun works and how best to keep it working, you might want to look elsewhere.

The Complete AR-15/M16 Sourcebook: What Every Shooter Needs to Know keeps with its title. Well, somewhat. The book is a very detailed SOURCEBOOK. Do not buy this book to find out what you can do to accessorize your rifle. This book goes into detail about the origins of the AR-15/M16 beginning with the early years and including some photos and text on early models and models that did not make it. The book talks about some of the larger companies that make the AR-15/M16, and has pictures of most of the variants by company. It is a worthwhile read if you desire to learn about the history of the rifle, but is by no means what every reader needs to know.

I was trying to decide whether or not I should own an AR-15 and if so what brand to buy. After reading this book, I not only knew I wanted to own at least one AR-15, but also how to evaluate the various brands on the market.

i had this shipped from amazon.com to manila, and totally loved it. there are so much variants of the M16/AR15 and it gets really hard to keep track of all . this guide tells you the make ,where to find it, who has it, and when it was made. i also learned so much from this book regarding the "markings" of an M16 and what makes yours special. i am a true loveer of the M16 rifle, and am very proud to own this book. now, i have learned many things which i haven't had the slightest idea of, before i bought this book! this truly is a good buy, if you want to authenticate, modify, and just plainly admore your M16 rifle

This is a quick read if you are hungry for knowledge. I found the illustrated differences between millitary and civilian models, a refreshing change to the lack of knowledge of some dealers. Although this is the best reference I have read, and whole heartedly recomend this title for enthusiasts of the "Black Rife", some of the information is now dated. There is no refernce to the now standard M16A3, and the new rail systems. The book could be refreshed with a comparison to the newer weapons system, and a clean up of references to the Mark 23 as a rifle.

Considering how much this sort of firearm costs, I find that owning an informative guide is a virtual necessity. All the aspects of AR-15 are explored and detailed, and the data is very accurate. A very good buy.

This is a good book but a bad manual. It has a great history of M16s and a bit of bias about how great they are. I was disappointed at the lack of technical information in the book as I was looking for a bit more detail on the specifics of parts and internal upgrade options.

Nice history and overview of the rifles development, but weak on assembly instruction, maintenance, cleaning etc. A nice historical reference book really.

I was new to the AR-15 pattern rifle. This book was informative and still a great read. Provides a full history of the design with info about competing rifles. It could use some updating to cover newer accessories.

For new owners of the AR15 rifle who are looking for a good reference book for the historical evolution of the rifle and basic understanding of the parts and terminology, this is a good starting point. However, If you want to get the necessary detail to actually work on the rifle, I would recommend going to AR15.com to the get more current tips and guidance. This book was last revised in 2001 and a lot had changed since, including the expiration of the ban on assult rifles in 2004. It is enjoyable reading.