Difference between m4 and m16

Tango1 SG

The proper classification is the M-16 carbine (at least used by the SAF). Dun think many carbines in use now, since the SAR-21 replaces it...at least for scouts. For tankees, I'm not too sure...anyone care to confirm it?

The M4 is a slightly different variant altogether...the SOF uses it.. M4A1 version to be exact...not SOPMOD version...its slightly heavier than the M-16 carbine but still lighter than the M-16...

Fig. 12 at 500m with a carbine? wow...that's impressive Shocked its possible though..the carbine needs a little getting used to, since the recoil is stronger...I love to shoot with that weapon... Mr. Green

Gedanken SG

Nope - the M4 incorporates the key developments that came with the M16A2, namely a barrel with one-turn-in-7-inches rifling (as opposed to one turn in 12 for the M16A1), and the M855 round to go with the new rifling. The new rifling spins the projectile faster, making for higher accuracy.

The carbines used by scouts etc. were the older models with the 1:12 rifling and the M193 round.

one-niner SG

Hmm alright ..so does our SAR 21 have similar specs with the M4 in terms of rifling and the type of rounds to go with it ? Sorry for the rather basic questions as all i ask for is a rifle that does its job of killing an enemy with minmial rnds to accomplish my mission.

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