Key Points and Summary – The M14 rifle, designed in the 1950s to be the US military’s single, do-it-all battle rifle, had a notoriously short and troubled service life. -While powerful, its ...

The M14 was the standard infantry rifle for all Army and Marine units that deployed to Vietnam in 1965, but Defense Secretary Robert McNamara ended procurement in 1964, selecting the M16 as a ...

The M14 served the shortest stint of any battle rifle in the U.S. military – its tenure lasting only from 1957 to 1964. When production was halted, just 1,380,874 rifles had been manufactured.

Here’s What You Need to Remember: Though no longer standard-issue, the M14 is still used in certain niche roles where it is prized for its accuracy, range, and stopping power. In general, battle ...

A US Marine and his M14 service rifle during the Tet Offensive of the Vietnam War (Photo Wikimedia Commons) In April 1958, the government-owned Springfield Armory in Massachusetts initiated ...

In recognition of its original launch in the year 1974, Springfield Armory has released a special limited-edition rifle that celebrates half a century of crafting the iconic M1A.

The one thing the M14 has going for it, is its method of operation. It's a long-stroke, piston-driven action that's very similar to the most prolific, assault rifle in history: the AK-47.

Alfred Pick of Plano purchased the M14 rifle at a gun show that was similar to the weapon he had as an Army lieutenant in the Vietnam War. "This gun was very rare," Pick attorney Ryne Sandel told ...

Dallas County commissioners have authorized a sheriff's department request for M14s, M16s and an armored personnel carrier from a Department of Defense surplus program.

The U.S. Army Material CommandAca,!a,,cs Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics and Operations had an opportunity June 17 to fire the M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle that is being assembled by the Weapons ...