Andy:<br>It is I who should apologize. My wording was very poor. No insult intended.<br><br>I was trying to say you might find a better response on the other sites I mentioned - not because this is a 'no firearms' site or your question is out of bounds, but because they have more people who know could answer you.<br><br>I have owned an AR-15, and fired the M16A2 in the reserves. It is a very good rifle, accurate on the range, and reliable when cleaned regularly. The Colt 'A2', or 'HBAR-T' models were the best civilian variants as far as I am concerned. Stay away from the "Rambo-ized" models out there, and Chris is right - the bayonet/lug is useless. Having said that - I am still totally, and proudly, biased toward the Steyr when it comes to sport shooting.<br><br> .....CLIFF<br><br><br>