Most certainly, I don’t think they should go back to wood. Just like I do not ever think LEOs will ever go back to revolvers. The world has moved on.
As a military rifle I personally think the M16/M4 is one of the best service rifles ever. The 5.56 round is a little light for some applications, but in general it is a good round/rifle that serves the majority of roles need. The M16/M4 also lends it self to a wide variety/diversity of troops. With training they are easy to maintain, and very reliable.
I have never understood the endless debate of AK vs M16. The M16 wins hands down! The early reliability issues with the M16 was a fault of bean counters at Washington that opted to issue rifles without cleaning kits and ammunition with cheap powder.
Most service members I have talked to like the M16/M4. If they have an opinion on the the 5.56 they seem to wish the military would go to 55gr bullets rather than the heavier 62gr+ bullets that theoretically tumble. Honestly though most troops don’t really seem to be gun guys/gals and have little or no opinion on the 5.56.
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