The M14 rifle used by Joe Higgins was once destined to be the weapon of choice for all U.S. military personnel. When switched to the automatic fire mode, the M14 could shoot several hundred rounds ...

The M14 rifle used by Joe Higgins was once destined to be the weapon of choice for all U.S. military personnel. When switched to the automatic fire mode, the M14 could shoot several hundred rounds ...

As Sgt. Joe Higgins patrolled the streets of Saba al-Bor, a tough town north of Baghdad, he was armed with bullets that had a lot more firepower than those of his 4th Infantry Division buddies.

The Army says it wants a heavier, longer-range bullet in the 7.62x51-millimeter weight category, ... In addition to manufacturing and accuracy issues, the M14 weighed 10.7 pounds fully loaded.

The gas cylinder on the M14 rifle, and also that on the M60 machine gun, ... The usual gas cylinder is operated by gas admitted when the bullet clears a gas port in the barrel.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - As Sgt. Joe Higgins patrolled the streets of Saba al-Bor, a tough town north of Baghdad, he was armed with bullets that had a lot more firepower than those of his 4th Infantry ...

Key Points – The M14 rifle, adopted in 1957 to replace the M1 Garand and BAR, faced significant criticism from US infantry despite aiming to provide more firepower with its 20-round box magazine.

Much has been said and written about the M14 rifle and its use in Vietnam, much of it critical. One U.S. Army veteran disagrees, saying his experience with the rifle was preferable to the M16.

US bullets ill-suited for new war. wpvi. By 6abc. Tuesday, May 27, 2008. WASHINGTON - May 26, 2008 As an Army sniper, Higgins was one of the select few toting an M14.