The Man Behind the Gun: Eugene Stoner Stories

[Korgs130]

I just came across this video, which is the first in a series by IMT on Eugene Stoner. Definitely worth a watch.

https://youtu.be/5xmtQ9f7NuY

[SeriousStudent]

Very interesting, thank you for the post.

[Dienekes]

Good. Some insights from Stoner on the initial issues of M-16s in Vietnam. 85,000 rifles without cleaning gear and ball powder without meaningful testing. What could go wrong?

I knew the story but it still made me shake my head—again.

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Probably most worthwhile 30 minutes of the day.

Saw an old acquaintance in one of the stills.

[JoshNC]

Good. Some insights from Stoner on the initial issues of M-16s in Vietnam. 85,000 rifles without cleaning gear and ball powder without meaningful testing. What could go wrong?

I knew the story but it still made me shake my head—again.


Read The Gun by CJ Chivers.

[SteyrAUG]

Read The Gun by CJ Chivers.

Excellent read.

[Diamondback]

Nice find!

If I could have just one wish on M4C for Christmas, since we can't pick Stoner's brain directly, it would be to see an AMA with Jim Sullivan--though with some sorts around here, along with the disaster when RedState had an open "town hall" with Newt Gingrich many years ago, I can understand why management would never take such a risk.

[cd228]

Read The Gun by CJ Chivers.
good book, But I would recommend The Great Rifle Controversy by Ezell with the Foreward by Stoner himself. It's got much more AR-15/M16 specific info. It's very hard to find though.

[chuckman]

Stoner didn't even have a college degree. Not too shabby. His 5.56 Stoner was a beast, too

[Dr. Bullseye]

Saved it for later but sounds very interesting. Thanks

[jsbhike]

Watching it at the moment. Thank you for the heads up!