M16A2 to 500yds: Practical Accuracy ...was Eugene Stoner wrong? [ USMC experiences in Iraq ]

Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter 🗞️ or The M16A2 was the “improvement“ of the venerable M16A1 with direct input from the U.S. Marine Corps. It is no secret that Eugene Stoner criticized some of the modifications went directly against his original design philosophies. One the main controversies was the M16A2 rear sight. Some consider it a waste of money and to have too much adjustment compared to the simple M16A1 two-position sight, and purely to accommodate the 500yard U.S. Marine K-D (known distance) range rifle qualifications. We brought on Brad Simmons, a U.S. Marine infantryman who was in the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003, and subsequently in Fallujah of 2004 to talk about the effectiveness and use philosophy of the M16A2 during that era. Brad talks about the combat use of the M16A2, the different tips and tricks that he and his teammates employed and we dive deep into the topic to discuss whether there was a deeper philosophy behind the M16A2 rear sight. Was Eugene Stoner correct to criticize that the M16A2 rear sights? Let’s find out together! Subscribe to @9HPodcast and watch Brad’s interview on getting shot in the head with an AK47/AKM : You an also access the Practical Accuracy Scoreboard here 👉 Consider supporting us via Patreon! Consider visiting our supporter @SlateBlackIndustries 👉 Discount Code “9HOLE“ for MLOK accessories Shopping on Amazon? Do you like sweet [yet tasteful] gun morale patches? Shopping with this link costs you nothing, but helps support our channel 👉 Music by Tyops (THANKS!!!) __________________________________________________________________ We love mail: 9 Hole Reviews 21175 Tomball Pkwy. No. 480 Houston, Texas 77070 00:00 - SBI 00:08 - Opening words 01:48 - Intro 02:45 - PA test 06:05 - Initial Impressions 08:26 - Patreon/Utreon 09:33 - Debrief 10:24 - Henry’s preference 11:50 - A1 - A2 changes 13:44 - Measuring tool 14:35 - USMC interview 16:25 - engagement distances 18:16 - M16A2 in CQB 20:27 - USMC and money 21:34 - Confidence in Iron Sights 24:52 - Eugene Stoner’s critique 28:31 - M16A2 Night fighting 30:54 - War stories / Podcast 33:39 - Barrel Length Advantage 37:36 - M16A2 in Wind 42:08 - Confidence & Competence 46:30 - Closing 47:47 - Analysis 48:08 - Speedway Tease