The loss of modern infantry weapons

[Brother in Arms]

Kalos
this is an interesting thread though I haven't had a chance to read it all. I am a gunsmith by trade and I can give you my take on the circumstances of armament and firearms manufacture after the twilight war just repost what you would like to know. In reading some of the things you posted I can see you have a basic understanding of firearms manufacture. But one must consider the time and effort that goes into producing firearms.... consider today that most firearms are made using CNC machinery which has more to do with computer operation than knowing how to operate a milling machine.

As for manufacturing M16 type rifles....I wouldn't even attempt it. Build one from exsiting components sure anyone could do and do. Infact AR's are one of the most popular rifles for civillians in the US to build. But to produce one from raw material would be very difficult.

Also Assuming that an M1 would be easy to produce is also incorrect...first of all on an original M1 the reciever is made from a forging and then there are several hundred individual and complex milling process's. Also don't forget about the proper hardness of that milled reciever. When made today they are usually investment cast and then precision milled. LRB of long island makes a modern forged semi-auto only M14 reciever and it costs over a $1000 just for the reciever alone...

Not even getting into how difficult it would be to make a barrel and yes I know people have been doing these sorts of things for hundreds of years but its not easy.

Also there is going to be no shortage of firearms especially not in the US. What there will be a shortage of is ammunition. I own many many firearms but I only posses about 7,000 round of ammunition for my entire collection and that is somewhat unusual. Most people in the US have much less than 1000 rounds on hand for there firearms. I believe military weapons and calibers would be in the Majority not minority just due to the qauntity and availability of ammunition. 5.56x45(.223) 7.62X51(.308) are popular and going to be found in the US. Of course .30-06 is ubiqoutous here also even though is hasn't been used militarily for 40 years.

I think you could arm your militia with many different types of firearms if you are so inclined. If you would like some good examples of rifles that might be used by a Militia in the U.S. let me know.

[Legbreaker]

Originally Posted by Brother in Arms

If you would like some good examples of rifles that might be used by a Militia in the U.S. let me know.

Lets hear it. After all, isn't sharing thoughts and opinions what this forum is all about?

[kato13]

Originally Posted by Brother in Arms

If you would like some good examples of rifles that might be used by a Militia in the U.S. let me know.

Seconded