AK-47 vs AR-15 which one is the better assault rifle M16/AR15 The first M16s had all kinds of problems, most of which have been resolved. The remaining problems mainly amount to jamming due to dust or sand during long periods in the field. Since civilians almost never spend weeks in the field, a civilian owner will almost never see one of those problems. The M16 is different from other military rifles in the following respects: The 223 ammunition it uses. The rifle has ... Read More