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.

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.

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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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 M16 rifle, designed by Eugene Stoner and adopted by the U.S. military in the 1960s, has remained a staple due to its reliability, modularity, and effectiveness. -Despite early controversies and ...

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 ...