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Aside from the obvious differences, such as the collapsible buttstock and shorter barrel (14.5 inches vs. 20 inches), there are some more subtle ones. The M4 has a higher Front Sight Base to compensate for the shorter sight distance, the M4 uses a different buffer and buffer spring than the M16, the M4 has an indentation in the barrel to accommodate the M203 grenade launcher mount developed for the M4 (government law enforcement M4s typically have a barrel without this indentation), and the M4 has a longer set of feed ramps which also extend into the lower receiver itself.
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Which has a greater range m4 or m16?
The M16 assault rifle has a greater range than the M4 carbine as a result of its 20-inch barrel, compared with 14.5 for the M4. The M16 can hit an area target out to 800 meters while the M4 is effective to 600 meters.
What is the most used rifle in the army?
If you mean the US Army, the M16 and the M4 variant of the M16.
Is an M16 or an M4 used in Marine Corp recruit training?
currently, they issue the M16-A2 service rifle
What assault rifle is taking over from the m16?
For now, the M16 is supplemented by the M4 carbine version, but there is no replacement named as yet.
Who invented the M4 Carbine?
The M4 is a shorter version of the M16 rifle, which is the military designation of the Armalite Rifle. Eugene Stoner is generally credited with the creation of the Armalite.
What is the similarities between the m4 and 16 and give descriptions of each?
The M4 is the carbine version of the M16 (carbine means short barreled rifle). Search Wikipedia for M16 for more reading.
Is the m4 a assault rifle or a sub machine gun?
The M4 is an assault rifle based off it's popular cousins the M16 and AR 15 also assault rifles.
What is America's primary rifle?
the top 3 rifles in the american military are the M4, the M16 and the M14
When clearing the m16 or m4 carbine rifle which is the very first step of that process?
visually inspect rifle and make sure its in safe mode
When clearing the m16 or M4 carbine rifle which is the very first step of the process?
visually inspect rifle and make sure its in safe mode
What is better the M16 or the M4 carbine airsoft gun?
The M4 CARBINE IS BETTER THAN THE M16.
Who invented the m4?
The basis of the M4 is the M16 rifle, for which Eugene Stoner is commonly credited. Development of the M4 was a cooperative effort between the Special Operations Community of the United States Armed Forces and Colt's Firearms.
