BF> investigating the history of "Project Salvo", the Hitchman
BF> Report, the Hall Studies, and all the rest of the thinking
BF> that lead to the eventual adoption of the M-16. It's an
BF> interesting story and well worth the time.
TD> Have you an opinion on the book by Hallahan entitled "Misfire"?
TD> c. 1994 or 95?
TD> It covers the development of small arms from the establishment of
TD> the US arsenals in the 1700's to the closing of S.A. in the 60's.
TD> Was this book accepted as a reference source by those who are
TD> considered "experts" in the field of arms, or is it *generally*
TD> considered folly?
Sorry, I haven't heard of it before this. Sounds like something I'd be 
interested in reading, though. I'll have to look around and see if 
it's still in print...
Thanks!
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