[13Fox150]

What are some of the myths you've heard that you have, or have seen, debunked. Old myths get propogated pretty easily so there's a good chance that someone out there is avoiding something or doing something just because of a myth that you know to be false so let's hear them.

I'll start. Myth: placing the magazine of an AR on the ground while firing will cause a double feed.

After the need to stay as low as possible forced me to place my magazine in the dirt I have since used a rock, sandbag, more dirt, stone wall, and the hood of a HMMWV with no problems.

P.S. Lets avoid an AR vs AK thread by keeping the "AK's are inaccurate and 5.56 is weak" myths to ourselves.

 

[A-Team]

Handgun beats a knife every time.

(Many times handgun loses.)

 

[stinkybriches]

lead bullets will lead a barrel no matter what.

 

[9111315]

Gun Facts is a free e-book that debunks common myths about gun control. It is intended as a reference guide for journalists, activists, politicians, and other people interested in restoring honesty to the debate about guns, crime, and the 2nd Amendment.

http://gunfacts.info/

 

[Hungry]

Your Glock will go "KaBoom"

 

[Jida]

I once heard tale of a login on this board that would type out opinions given to them and present them as personal facts.

I am sure that is just a myth though.

 

[socaldsal]

A 50 cal round will kill a man by passing close enough to him. This means you don't really need to hit your target.

AK never needs cleaning. EVER.

The M16 was made by Mattel.

 

[LandOLakeS]

guns kill people.

 

[13Fox150]

A 50 cal round will kill a man by passing close enough to him. This means you don't really need to hit your target.

AK never needs cleaning. EVER.

The M16 was made by Mattel.

I've been told the one about the 50 too, he said the pressure would tear flesh right off the bone.

 

[tonytz]

One bullet hunt, very funny

http://2coolfishing.net/ttmbforum/showthread.php?t=197279

 

[ShellbackBill]

guns kill people.

Myth #2 Gun control reduces gun crime.

 

[Hawk79]

Dimes make a devastating shotgun load...

A 50 cal round will kill a man by passing close enough to him. This means you don't really need to hit your target.

AK never needs cleaning. EVER.

The M16 was made by Mattel.

On a funny note... when I shipped to Iraq my refurbished M16 came in a box with the Mattel logo on it. It... shall we say... doesn't inspire confidence. I would have preferred Tonka

 

[MikeK]

If you want to see an endless supply of firearm myths, just browse any of the threads here about .22 rimfires! :

 

[templar223]

Birdshot is a good home-defense load.

The FN 5.7 is a good self-defense caliber (in the civilian world).

The Man-card gives you everything you need to know about fighting with a firearm.

J

 

[indie]

A shotgun is point and shoot, you dont have to use sights.

Buckshot will not penetrate your home and exit like pistol and rifle rounds

45acp is a one shot stop, even with ball ammo.

Leaving magazines loaded will wear out your springs

Hi Points are unreliable P.O.S. in the category of bryco, raven, jennings. etc.

With a chrome lined barrel, you dont have to worry about cleaning your gun after shooting corrosive ammo.

 

[spcinc]

A 50 cal round will kill a man by passing close enough to him. This means you don't really need to hit your target.

AK never needs cleaning. EVER.

The M16 was made by Mattel.

The last one could be true!

 

[American Chestnut]

9mm is worthless and be caught in a baseball glove.

 

[nunrush]

The last one could be true!

Holy cow is that real? Is it a Vietnam Era M16A1? Or is that photoshop?

 

[9111315]

Holy cow is that real? Is it a Vietnam Era M16A1? Or is that photoshop?

I vote Photoshop -- They should have used a better SN.

Hydra-Matic, Div of GM Corp did make some
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[spcinc]

Holy cow is that real? Is it a Vietnam Era M16A1? Or is that photoshop?

sorry OPSEC!

I read a post a few minutes ago and it made me remember this myth. AK's, Garands, m1(heck even the rest of them) carbines, M1a's, and a lot more than I care to list off don't have a forward assist so they are all better than the m16 series.

I chuckle everytime I read or hear that one.

Those with a basic knowledge of firearms will understand it.

Pic is of a swedish g3 forward assist :rofl: