Is the M14 illegal? - Quora. No, but it requires a special permission (unconstitutional) from the government to own one since it is a select-fire with a full-auto function covered by the 1934 NFA. This means you will pay $200 for a permit to own it and undergo extensive background checks prior to approval.
Why did the M14 fail?
“The primary complaints were fragile receivers, malformed bolts, poor accuracy, and instability during automatic fire. All of those problems but the last were fixed by better quality control, and the stability issue was addressed by limiting 90 percent of the rifles to semi-automatic mode.”13 Apr 2021
Which is better M14 or M16?
The M14 shoots 7.62x51 ammo and that is one of the primary points of contention when claiming the M16/AR15 is the better gun. On the other hand, the M16 (and its civilian version AR15) is more easily toted for long distances and, according to its many fans, is far more accurate at long range.
What bullets does a M14 shoot?
The M14 rifle, officially the United States Rifle, Caliber 7.62 mm, M14, is an American selective fire battle rifle that fires 7.62×51mm NATO (. 308 in) ammunition.