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What is the average weight of an M4?
M4 carbine
| Carbine, Caliber 5.56 mm, M4 | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 6.43 lb (2.92 kg) empty 7.75 lb (3.52 kg) with 30 rounds and sling |
| Length | 33 in (838 mm) (stock extended) 29.75 in (756 mm) (stock retracted) |
| Barrel length | 14.5 in (368 mm) |
| Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
Is an M4 the same as an M16?
In 1994, the United States Armed Forces decided to replace the M16 with the M4 (produced by Colt under the name XM4). The M16 is usually identified by a longer barrel than it’s counterpart, the M4. The M16 has a standard barrel length of 16 inches, while the M4 comes in with a barrel length of 14.5 inches standard.
What does an M16 weigh?
The M16A4—the standard infantry weapon of the U.S. Marine Corps since 2003—weighs less than 3.3 kg (just over 7 pounds) unloaded. It measures 100 cm (39 inches) long, has a 20-round or 30-round magazine, and fires 5.56-mm (. 223-calibre) ammunition at a rate of 700–950 rounds per minute.
Are M4 and M16 parts interchangeable?
The Armalite AR-15, the Colt AR-15, the Colt M4, Colt M4A1, FN M4A1, and the military M16, M16A1, M16A2, are all the same weapon with minor modifications.
When did the M4 replace the M16?
This week, the Marine Corps announced via internal memo that the M4 carbine will become the primary-issued rifle in infantry and security units, as well as replace the M16 rifle in supporting training schools by September 2016.
Is an M4 lower the same as a AR-15 lower?
Will an M4 upper fit on an AR-15 lower? – Quora. Yes. Military and civilian versions of the AR-15 are completely interchangeable, save for the auto sear on the military versions.
Whats the difference between a M4 upper and a AR-15 upper?
Simply put, the difference between the two is the M4 has either a full-auto or burst fire mode while the AR-15 does not. There are also minor differences such as barrel length and attachments, but these do not fundamentally affect the rifle.