It has some advantages, but has yet to be proven in combat. The ambidextrous controls are a definite plus, as is the gas piston system. The quick change barrels and ability to change calibres quickly is definitely an added plus. However, unlike the Czech CZ805, it lacks a detachable magazine adapter, meaning that it can only accept STANAG 4179 magazines. The use of side mounted charging handles means it can facilitate a cheek rest on the buttstock, plus the side folding buttstock allows it to be compacted to a shorter length than the M16 or M4. The monolithic rail on the upper is a nice feature, and the use of polymers means there's less parts prone to rust. The controls are based on the M16, so familiarisation should be a fairly quick process.
As far as civilian variants go, on the other hand, your money would be just as well spent on a quality AR. The "enhanced" Bushmaster ACR, with a 1 in 9 chrome-moly barrel, had an MSRP of over $3000. You could spend a lot less and get an AR built with quality parts, and even a gas piston upper system (such as the ones offered by POF, Addax Tactical, CMMG, and others), AND still have a chrome lined barrel, at whatever pitch you wanted (1 in 9, 1 in 8, 1 in 7).
The M4 CARBINE IS BETTER THAN THE M16.
uh well there completly different guns...the m16 is a assualt rifle and the l96 is a bolt action rifle. m16 is probly the better choice if your trying to survive on a battlefield.
The SKS packs a bigger round (7.62mm) than the m16 (5.56mm) but the m16 has a higher magazine capacity, better accuracy,and a higher rate of fire, so the SKS is more powerful, but the m16 is generally regarded as a better weapon.
first of all my favourite assault rifle is the m16. its better than the ak47 in some ways but the ak is better than the m16 in others wich makes them balanced for battle.the m16 can take attachments-grenade launcher EOTECH sight Combat scope for long ranges masterkey-shotgun barrel attachment(the ak doesnt have this one)foregrip for more steady shooting laser sight burst/single/auto...etc and the m16 is younger and a bit more modern than the AK but i don't care about theyre balance i think the m16 is better because it has that vietnamite/taliban pwnage smell-hpe i helped
The SCAR is stronger than the ACR.
The M16 has greater range than the AK, and a higher rate of fire. The ammunition weighs less, and has a greater wounding ability. The AK is simpler, and handles being dirty better than the M16.
Both guns are very excellent guns, but it just depends on the situation. If your in confined spaces, the m4 would be better due to its compactness; but if your outside, the m16 would be better due to its accuracy. Overall, I think the m16 is better, but that's just my opinion. Besides, there are better guns than the m16 series such as the m468 with its heavier round, and the scar with its interchangability between the 556 round and the 762 round.
I believe scar-H is better because it does more damge but the ACR has less recoil overall i think scar is better
Most airsoft battles take place in close quarters which is what the m4 was made for. Unlike the m16 which was made for longer ranges
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You should use a m16 because its better.
The bullet energy from the AK 47 is higher than a round from an M16 or M4. That doesn't mean it is necessarily a better weapon. The AK 47 is very reliable but the M16 is much more accurate.