The US Army opted for the M1 Garand over a semi-automatic BAR due to weight and magazine requirements. The BAR, weighing 16 lbs, exceeded the 9.5 lb target for a new service rifle. Additionally, the military desired a clip-fed system, while the BAR used detachable box magazines. Captain Green's 1919 proposal for a semi-auto BAR was rejected by the Infantry and Cavalry Board, which favored a clip-fed, self-loading rifle.
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