Marine grunts are applauding their new commandant's decision to arm the service's infantrymen with the M4 carbine in place of the iconic M16 rifle after years of close-quarters battles.

One of the biggest differences between the M4 and the M16A4 is the barrel length: 14.5 inches versus 20 inches, ... The M16 lacks maneuverability compared to the M4 and other weapons.

The M16A2 and M16A3: Key Differences Explained. You may have read my previous commentary about the M16 versus the M4 carbine and why I prefer the M16 over the M4.

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U.S. Marines are largely supportive of their commandant's decision to drop the M16 rifle for the M4 ... However, the superior mobility of the smaller-sized M4 makes up for the difference, ...

The world of the military M16 and, by extension, the civilian AR-15 market, has become dominated by M4-style firearms. This means, in the broadest sense, a 14.5" or 16" barrel and a telescoping ...

The M4’s port pressure measured at 17,000 psi, while the M16’s was at 10,000 psi. Many civilian clones of the M4 utilize longer barrels, but also place mid-length gas systems on their custom ...

When the Army ordered its now standard M4 carbine in 1993 from firearms maker Colt, it saw the rifle as a lighter, more agile alternative to the Vietnam era M16. In 2023, it will begin fielding a ...

January 14, 2008: The U.S. Army has largely adopted the M4 Carbine as its standard infantry weapon. This weapon has been around since the early 1990s, when it was adopted for use by SOCOM (Special ...