Videos tagged with Ordnance Corps

This video provides a critical analysis of the M14 service rifle's history, arguing it was a product of bureaucratic inertia and flawed design. The speaker details its development from the M1 Garand, its significant technical shortcomings in accuracy, reliability, and handling, and its ultimate failure in combat, particularly during the Vietnam War. The M14 is presented as a cautionary tale of prioritizing job security over effective military equipment.

This video details the development, service, and eventual discontinuation of the M14 rifle, the last American battle rifle issued to troops. It explores its origins as an improvement over the M1 Garand, its adoption of the 7.62x51mm NATO round, and its shortcomings in full-auto fire and Vietnam's environment. The M14's legacy is also discussed through its continued use in sniper roles and its civilian variant, the M1A.

This video critically examines the M16 rifle's development, arguing that its initial failures in Vietnam were due to bureaucratic sabotage rather than design flaws. It details how the Army Ordnance Corps resisted Eugene Stoner's AR-15, forcing detrimental changes like the addition of a forward assist and a switch to ball powder, which significantly increased the cycle rate and caused reliability issues. The video contrasts this with the adoption of intermediate cartridges by other nations, highlighting the M16's potential when properly understood and implemented.

This video from 9-Hole Reviews provides an expert-level assessment of the U.S. Rifle M1903A3's practical accuracy out to 500 yards. Instructor Henry Chan, demonstrating high authority and analytical tone, highlights the rifle's historical context and mechanical accuracy while also detailing the challenges posed by its fine iron sights in field conditions compared to other service rifles. The review emphasizes the trade-offs between target-grade precision and practical battlefield usability.