Where it all began...

[Buck]

While I was talking with a very tenured coworker about fast cars, cold beer, hot women, and cool guns (not in any particular order) he happens to mention that, back in the day, he knew the guy who started it all, and that his shop was just around the corner.

Being the inquisitive type, I did a little follow-up on the conversation and this was the result. It turns out, the guy he knew was one Eugene Stoner, and this is what his shop looks like today...

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[Iraqgunz]

Thanks for posting that. I remember some really cool gun places in the Golden State back in the day.

[BushmasterFanBoy]

That's certainly an interesting selector layout.

[4thPointOfContact]

That's certainly an interesting selector layout.

But, in a way, it makes sense; in the same manner that an AK selector is laid out.
Young troop gets surprised, flicks the lever quickly with his thumb, where does it go - - "Semi." Same thing with an AK gets the lever past 'Auto' and into the Semi notch.
Full auto takes a more thoughtful, deliberate manipulation, same as with the AK. Muscle memory is a non issue as no one would have the S-S-A memory of the AR to start with.

[Abraxas]

Very cool.

[jet80tv]

So what was the follow up you did? How did your investigation lead you to believe that what this guy said was true? Just interested in the story. Is this rifle hanging on the wall of the building like a museum or....?

[Buck]

So what was the follow up you did? How did your investigation lead you to believe that what this guy said was true? Just interested in the story. Is this rifle hanging on the wall of the building like a museum or....?

I know that what he said is true, because I believe what he says. He has proven himself to be a truthful individual. The follow-up I did was to go with him to the location and see it for myself, put boots on deck as it were... I stood there drinking coffee in the same little room where the first AR15 was both designed and manufactured... Perhaps not interesting to everyone, but I thought it was very cool...

The rifle pictured was photographed by SMG LEE at SHOT and it is in the personal collection of Mr. Reed Knight. I believe that it is currently in Florida...

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[Defensive Armament]

Cool story bro. It's interesting who you meet and how life works out sometimes. Betcha never thought you'd be standing there. Thanks for sharing.

[jet80tv]

Thanks for sharing, very cool! it's not that I didn't believe you, I just wanted more specifics to the story.

[Magic_Salad0892]

I know that what he said is true, because I believe what he says. He has proven himself to be a truthful individual. The follow-up I did was to go with him to the location and see it for myself, but boots on deck as it were... I stood there drinking coffee in the same little room where the first AR15 was both designed and manufactured... Perhaps not interesting to everyone, but I thought it was very cool...

The rifle pictured was photographed by SMG LEE at SHOT and it is in the personal collection of Mr. Reed Knight. I believe that it is currently in Florida...

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That's cooler than hell man, congrats.