M4 carbine From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "M4A1" redirects here.

For the World War II tank, see M4 Sherman. For the World War II rifle, see M4 Survival Rifle. Carbine, 5.56 mm, M4

An M4 with an aftermarket buttstock, Rail Adapter System (RAS), flip-up rear sight, vertical forward grip with bipod and Aimpoint M68 CCO Type Place of ori gin Carbine United States

Service history In service Used by Wars 1994present See Users

War in Afghanistan (2001present) War in Iraq (20032011) Colombian Armed Conflict Operation

Enduring Freedom

2008 South Ossetia war

Production history Manufactur er Produced Variants Colt Defense U.S. Ordnance 1994present M4A1, CQBR (Mk. 18 Mod 0)

Specifications Weight 6.36 lb (2.88 kg) empty 6.9 lb (3.1 kg) with 30 rounds 33 in (840 mm) (stock extended) 29.75 in (756 mm) (stock retracted) 14.5 in (370 mm)

Length

Barrel leng th

Cartridge Action

5.5645mm NATO Gas-operated, rotatin g bolt 700950 round/min cyclic[1] 2900 ft/sec (884 m/sec)[2] 500 m for a point target and 600 m for

Rate of fire

Muzzle velo city Effective ra nge

an area target[3] Feed syste m 30 round box magazine or otherSTANAG Magazines. Iron or various optics

Sights

The M4 carbine is a family of firearms tracing its lineage back to earlier carbine versions of the M16, all based on the original AR-15designed by Eugene Stoner and made by ArmaLite. It is a shorter and lighter variant of the M16A2 assault rifle, with 80% parts commonality.[4] It is a gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed, selective fire, shoulder-fired weapon with a telescoping stock. A shortened variant of the M16A2 rifle, the M4 has a 14.5 in (370 mm) barrel, allowing its user to better operate in close quarters combat. The M4 has selective fireoptions including semi-automatic and three-round burst (like the M16A4), while the M4A1 has the capability to fire fully automatic instead of threeround burst. The carbine is also capable of mounting an M203 grenade launcher, the M203A1 with a 9-inch barrel as opposed to the standard 12-inch barrel of the M203 used on the M16 series. The M4 carbine is heavily used by the U.S military. It is slated to eventually replace the M16 rifle for most combat units in the United States Army.[5] The winner of the Individual Carbine competition might supplement the M4 carbine in U.S. Army service. This is for the US Army only while all other services will continue to use the M4 carbine and M16 rifles.[6] Contents [hide]

1 History

1.1 Improved M4 1.2 Future replacement

2 Design

2.1 Accessories

2.1.1 Feedramps

3 Variants

3.1 M4 MWS (Modular Weapon System) 3.2 M4A1 3.3 Mark 18 CQBR 3.4 SOPMOD Block I 3.5 SOPMOD Block II 3.6 SOPMOD Block III

4 Performance

4.1 2007 dust test 4.2 Gas Piston

5 Trademark issues 6 Users

6.1 U.S. citizen ownership

7 References 8 External links

[edit]History This section requires expansionwi th: background and info on carbine development. The M4 was intended to replace selected M9 pistols and M16 rifle series with most Army units. This plan was thought to be changed with the development of the XM29 OICW and the XM8 carbine. However, both projects were canceled. The United States Marine Corps has ordered its officers (up to the rank of lieutenant colonel) and Staff Non-commissioned officers to carry the M4 carbine instead of the M9 handgun. This is in keeping with the Marine Corps doctrine, "Every Marine a rifleman". The Marines however chose the full-sized M16A4 over the M4 as its standard infantry rifle. United States Navy corpsmen E5 and below will also be issued M4s instead of the M9.[7] [edit]Improved M4

On 1 July 2009, the U.S. Army took complete ownership of the M4 design.[8] This will allow companies besides Colt to compete with their own M4 designs. The Army planned on fielding the last of its M4 requirement in 2010.[8] On 30 October 2009, Army weapons officials proposed a series of changes to the M4 to Congress. Requested changes include an electronic round counter that records the number of shots fired, a heavier barrel, and possibly replacing the direct impingement system with a gas piston system, the benefits of this, however, have come under scrutiny from both the military and civilian firearms community.[9][10] It should also be pointed out that, according to a PDF detailing the M4 Carbine improvement plans released by PEO Soldier, the direct impingement system will only be replaced after reviews are done comparing the direct impingement system to commercial gas piston operating system to find out and use the best available operating system in the US Army's improved M4A1.[11] As of September 2010 the Army has announced it will buy 12,000 M4A1s from Colt Firearms by the end of 2010, and will by early 2011 order 25,000 more M4A1s. The Army announced also to have open competition for the newly designed M4 bolt carrier and gas piston operation system, which will be fitted to the newly bought M4A1 carbines. The service branch plans to buy 12,000 of these conversion kits in early 2011. In late 2011 the Army plans to buy 65,000 more conversion kits. From there the Army will decide if it will upgrade all of its M4s.[12] [edit]Future replacement See also: M16 Future Replacement The carbine variant of the XM8 rifle was canceled in 2005. On 13 November 2008, the U.S. Army hosted an Invitation-only Industry Day regarding a potential future replacement for the M4 carbine. Nineteen companies provided displays and briefings for military officials. The weapons displayed included the Barrett REC7 PDW, Remington ACR, FN SCAR, Heckler & Koch HK416, Heckler & Koch XM8, LWRC M6A4, Robinson Arms XCR, SIG 556, as well as Colt's own improved version of the M4, the Colt ACC-M. The goal of the Industry Day was to provide officials with knowledge as to the current state of the art, which will assist the writing of a formal requirements document.[13] The possible successor to the M4 carbine in the U.S. Army is the Individual Carbine. [6] This program is to provide a new carbine for the Army, while the USMC has decided to stay with the M4 for carbine use.[12] [edit]Design

M4 with M68 Close Combat Opticand AN/PAQ-4

Colt Model 933, a variant of the M4 with a shorter 11.5-inch barrel, seen here fitted with an M68 CCO The M4 and its variants fire 5.5645mm NATO ammunition (and .223 Remington ammunition) and are gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed, selective fire firearms with either a multi-position telescoping stock or a fixed A2 or LE tactical stock.[14] Original M4 models had a flat-ended telescoping stock, but newer models are now equipped with a redesigned telescoping stock that is slightly larger with curvature at the end.[15] The M4 is similar to much earlier compact M16 versions, such as the 1960s-era XM177 family. Some of those visual designs are obvious in both weapons, however most of the similarities are not very noticeable.

The M4 with the newer, redesigned telescoping stock As with many carbines, the M4 is handy and more convenient to carry than a fulllength rifle. The price is slightly inferior ballistic performance compared to the full-size M16, with its nearly 6" (15 cm) longer barrel. This becomes most apparent at ranges of 300 yards and beyond. Statistically, however, most small-arms engagements occur within 100 yards.[citation needed] This means that the M4 is very much an adequate weapon for the majority of troops. The marginal sacrifice in terminal ballistics and range, in exchange for greatly improved handling characteristics, is usually thought to be a worthwhile compromise. While the M4's maneuverability makes it a candidate for non-infantry troops (vehicle crews, clerks and staff officers), it also makes it ideal for close quarters battle (CQB). The M4 was developed and produced for the United States government by Colt Firearms, which had an exclusive contract to produce the M4 family of weapons through 2009;[citation needed] however, a number of other manufacturers offer M4-like firearms. The M4, along with the M16A4, have mostly replaced the M16A2 in the Army and Marines. The U.S. Air Force, for example, has transitioned completely to the M4 for Security Forces squadrons, while other armed personnel retain the M16A2. The US Navy uses M4A1s for Special Operations and by vehicle crews. Some features of the M4 and M4A1 compared to a full-length M16-series rifle include: Compact size Shortened barrel 14.5 in (370 mm), which includes the shorter carbine gas system.

Telescoping buttstock

However, there have been some criticisms of the carbine, such as lower muzzle velocities and louder report due to the shorter barrel, additional stress on parts because of the shorter gas system, and a tendency to overheat faster than the M16A2.

[edit]Accessories

An M4A1 just after firing, with an ejected case in mid-air; the M203 andM68 CCO are attached. Like all the variants of the M16, the M4 and the M4A1 can be fitted with many accessories, such as night vision devices, suppressors, laser pointers, telescopic sights, bipods, either the M203 or M320 grenade launchers, the M26 MASS shotgun, forward hand grips, and anything else compatible with a MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail. Other common accessories include the AN/PEQ-2, Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight (ACOG), and M68 CCO. EOTech holographic weapon sights are part of the SOPMOD II package. Visible and IR (infrared) lights of various manufacturers are also commonly attached using various mounting methods. As with all versions of the M16, the M4 accepts a blank-firing attachment (BFA) for training purposes. [edit]Feedramps M4 feedramps are extended from the barrel extension into the upper receiver. This can help alleviate feeding problems which may occur as a result of the increased pressure of the shortened gas system of the M4. This problem is primarily seen in full-auto applications. While some feel they are unnecessary, their perceived or real utility to others has led to the increasing availability of this feature on civilian AR-15 products.
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[edit]Variants For more details on M4 carbine variants, see AR-15 variants. Except for the very first delivery order, all U.S. military-issue M4 and M4A1 carbines possess a flat-top NATO M1913-specification (Picatinny) rail on top of the receiver for attachment of optical sights and other aiming devices Trijicon TA01 and TA31 Advanced Combat Optical Gunsights (ACOG), EOTech 550 series holographic sights, and Aimpoint M68 Close Combat Optic (M68 CCO) being the favorite choices

and a detachable rail-mounted carrying handle. Standards are the Colt Model 920 (M4) and 921 (M4A1). Variants of the carbine built by different manufacturers are also in service with many other foreign special forces units, such as the Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SASR). While the SASR uses weapons of essentially the same pattern built by Colt for export (Colt uses different models to separate weapons for the U.S. military and those for commercial/export purposes), the British SAS uses a variant on the basic theme, the Colt Canada (formerly Diemaco) C8SFW. The M4 carbine is slated to eventually replace the M16 rifle in the United States Army.[5] [edit]M4 MWS (Modular Weapon System)

M4 MWS (Modular Weapon System) shown with various accessories including M203 grenade launcher, RIS foregrip, removable carry handle/rear sight assembly, AN/PEQ4 laser system, M68 CCO reflex sight, and theAN/PVS-4 night vision optics Colt Model 925 carbines were tested fitted with the Knight's Armament Corporation (KAC) M4 RAS under the designation M4E2, but this designation appears to have been scrapped in favor of mounting this system to existing carbines without changing the designation. The U.S. Army Field Manual specifies for the Army that adding the Rail Adapter System (RAS) turns the weapon into the M4 MWS or Modular Weapon System. [edit]M4A1 The M4A1 carbine is a fully automatic variant of the basic M4 carbine intended for special operations use. The M4A1 has a "S-1-F" (safe/semi-automatic/fully automatic) trigger group, while the M4 has a "S-1-3" (safe/semi-automatic/3-round burst) trigger group. The M4A1 is used by almost all U.S special operation units including, but not limited to, the Army Rangers, Army Special Forces, Navy SEALs and Air Force Combat Control Teams. The M4A1 is especially favored by counterterrorist and special forces units for close quarters combat because of the carbine's compactness and firepower.[citation needed] These features are also very useful in urban warfare. It has a maximum effective range of about 500 to 600 meters (550660 yd).[3]

All U.S. Army forces will begin replacing their basic M4 carbines and all 600,000 M16 rifles with the M4A1 variant in 2014. The M4A1 in turn would likely be replaced with the Individual Carbine. Replacement of the M16 would come from the Individual Carbine instead of the M4A1 if procurement was attained.[16] In the last few years, M4A1 carbines have been refit or received straight from factory with barrels with a thicker profile under the handguard. This is for a variety of reasons such as heat dissipation, which is useful due to the complaints of high-heat production from test soldiers, which occurs during full-auto and accuracy as a byproduct of barrel weight. These heavier barrel weapons are also fitted with a heavier buffer known as the H2. Out of three sliding weights inside the buffer, the H2 possesses two tungsten weights and one steel weight, versus the standard H buffer, which uses one tungsten weight and two steel weights. These weapons, known by Colt as the Model 921HB (for Heavy Barrel), have also been designated M4A1, and as far as the government is concerned the M4A1 represents both the 921 and 921HB. [edit]Mark 18 CQBR Main article: Close Quarters Battle Receiver Current contractor for the Mark 18 is Colt and Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT) NSN 100501-527-2288. It is equipped with a 10.3" barrel.[citation needed] [edit]SOPMOD Block I

SOPMOD (Special Operations Peculiar Modification) Block I USSOCOM developed the Special Operations Peculiar Modification (SOPMOD) Block I kit for the carbines used by units under its jurisdiction. The kit features an M4A1, a Rail Interface System (RIS) handguard developed by Knight's Armament Company, a shortened quick-detachable M203 grenade launcher and leaf sight, a KAC sound suppressor, a KAC back-up rear sight, an Insight Technologies AN/PEQ-2A visible laser/infrared designator, along with Trijicon's ACOG and Reflex sights, and

a night vision sight. This kit was designed to be configurable (modular) for various missions, and the kit is currently in service with special operations units. [edit]SOPMOD Block II A second-generation SOPMOD kit (now known as SOPMOD II) includes innovative optics, such as the Elcan Specter DR and the Eotech 553. Block II uses the RIS II rails manufactured by Daniel Defense in both a 9.5 and 12.5 length. [edit]SOPMOD Block III 2012-XXXX SOPMOD 1 & 2 Compatible with both M4A1 Carbine & SCAR SOPMOD 2 Compatibilities with all SOF Weapons[citation needed] [edit]Performance [edit]2007 dust test In the fall 2007, the Army tested the M4 against three other carbines in "sandstorm conditions" at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland: the Heckler & Koch XM8, Fabrique Nationale de Herstal SOF Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) and the Heckler & Koch HK416. Ten of each type of rifle were used to fire 6,000 rounds each, for a total of 60,000 rounds per rifle type.[17] The M4 suffered far more stoppages than its competitors: 882 stoppages, 19 requiring an armorer to fix. The XM8 had the fewest stoppages, 116 minor stoppages and 11 major ones, followed by the FN SCAR with 226 stoppages and the HK416 with 233.[18][19] The Army was quick to point out that even with 863 minor stoppagestermed "class one" stoppages which require 10 seconds or less to clear and "class two" stoppages which require more than ten seconds to clearthe M4 functioned well, with over 98 percent of the 60,000 total rounds firing without a problem. The Army said it planned to improve the M4 with a new cold-hammer-forged barrel to give longer life and more reliable magazines to reduce the stoppages. Magazine failures caused 239 of the M4's 882 failures. Army officials said the new magazines could be combat-ready by spring if testing went well.
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[edit]Gas Piston Complicating the Army search for higher reliability in the M4 is a number of observations of M4 gas piston alternatives that suffer unintended design problems. The first is that many of the gas piston modifications for the M4 isolate the piston so that piston jams or related malfunction require the entire weapon be disassembled, such disassembly cannot be performed by the end user and requires a qualified armorer to perform out of field, whereas any malfunction with the direct-impingement system can be fixed by the end user in field. The second is that gas piston alternatives use an off-

axis operation of the piston that can introduce carrier tilt, whereby the bolt carrier fails to enter the buffer tube at a straight angle resulting in part wearing. The third is that the use of a sound suppressor results in hot gases entering the chamber, regardless of a direct-gas impingement or gas piston design choice. The gas-piston system also causes the firearm to become proprietary to the manufacturer, making modifications and changes with parts from other manufacturers difficult.[10][21] The argument for a gas piston is that it would reduce fouling; the argument against is that is would increase weight and reduce accuracy.[citation needed] [edit]Trademark issues

A U.S. Marshal covers a doorway with an M4. Colt previously held a U.S. trademark on the term "M4".[22] Many manufacturers have production firearms that are essentially identical to a military M4. Civilian models are sometimes colloquially referred to as "M4gery"[23] ( /mfrdri/,[24] a portmanteau of "M4" and "forgery"). Colt had maintained that it retains sole rights to the M4 name and design. Other manufacturers had long maintained that Colt had been overstating its rights, and that "M4" had now become a generic term for a shortened AR-15. In April 2004, Colt filed a lawsuit against Heckler & Koch and Bushmaster Firearms, claiming acts oftrademark infringement, trade dress infringement, trademark dilution, false designation of origin, false advertising, patent infringement, unfair competition, and deceptive trade practices. Heckler & Koch later settled out of court, changing one product's name from "HK M4" to "HK416". However, on December 8, 2005, a District court judge in Maine granted a summary judgment in favor of Bushmaster Firearms, dismissing all of Colt's claims except for false advertising. On the latter claim, Colt could not recover monetary damages. The court also ruled that "M4" was now a generic name, and that Colt's trademark should be revoked.[25] [edit]Users File:Special Action Force US Embassy guards.jpg

A member of the PhilippineSpecial Action Force holding a M4 Carbine while guarding theU.S. Embassy in Manila. File:Detasemen Khusus 88 operators.jpg Indonesian police unit,Detachment 88

Members of the Serbian SAJ, the one in the center holding a Colt Model 933 while the one on the left holds aSIG SG 552.

Officers of the Police Special Operations Battalion of Rio de Janeiro (BOPE-RJ) Using the Colt 933 assault rifle while doing an operation in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Afghanistan: Used only by Afghan Army commandos.[26][27] M4s sold as part of a 2006 Foreign Military Sales package.[28] Additional M4s sold as a 2008 Foreign Military Sales package.[29] Australia: Used by the Special Operations Command,[30] Clearance Divers. and Police Tactical Groups[32]

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Bangladesh: Used by Bangladesh Paracommandos, Dhaka Metropolitan Police SWAT teams and Special Warfare Diving And Salvage[33] Bahrain: M4A1s sold as a 2008 Foreign Military Sales package.[29] Belize: M4s/M4A1s sold as part of a 2006 Foreign Military Sales package.[28] Brazil: Used by Military Police of Rio de Janeiro State.[34] Canada: C8 rifle.[35] Czech Republic: The M4 Karabin A3 is used in small numbers by specialized units of the Czech Army.[36] Known to be in use by the 601st Special Forces Group in 2006 to replace the Sa vz.58.[37] Colombia: M4A1s as part of a 2008 Foreign Military Sales.[29] East Timor Used by Timor Leste Defence Force[citation needed] Ecuador: M4s sold as a 2008 Foreign Military Sales package.[29] El Salvador: M4s sold as part of a 2007 Foreign Military Sales package. Additional M4s sold as a 2008 Foreign Military Sales package.[29] Georgia: Georgian Armed Forces.[39][40] Greece: Used by EKAM.[41] Hong Kong: M4A1 by Special Duties Unit of the Hong Kong Police Force[42] Hungary: M4A1 SOPMOD by Hungarian Special Force
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India: M4A1s as part of a 2008 Foreign Military Sales.[29] M4A1 is also used by the Mizoram Armed Police, and Force One of the Mumbai Police.[44][45] Indonesia: Used by Detachment 88 Counter-terrorism Police Squad operators. [46] Also used by Komando Pasukan Katak (Kopaska) tactical diver group and Komando Pasukan Khusus (Kopassus) special forces group.[47] Iraq: Used by the Iraqi Army.[48] Main weapon of the Iraqi National CounterTerrorism Force.[49] Israel: Sold as part of a January 2001 Foreign Military Sales package to Israel.[50] Italy: Only Special Forces[51]

Jamaica: M4s sold as part of a 2007 Foreign Military Sales package.[38] Japan: M4A1s as part of a 2008 Foreign Military Sales package.[29] M4A1 SOPMOD rifles are in use by the Japanese Special Forces Group.[52] Jordan: M4s sold as part of a 2007 Foreign Military Sales package.[38] Additionals M4s sold as a 2008 Foreign Military Sales package.[29] Lebanon: M4 components being sold to Lebanese special forces.[53] M4/M4A1s sold as a 2008 Foreign Military Sales package.[29] Macedonia: M4s sold as a 2008 Foreign Military Sales package.[29] Malaysia: Made under license by SME Ordnance Sdn Bhd.[54] To be used by the Malaysian Armed Forces, special forces of Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and Royal Malaysian Police.[55] Nepal: Sold as part of a 2005 Foreign Military Sales package.[56] New Zealand: Used by NZSAS operators and the police Armed Offenders Squad.
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Panama: M4A1s sold as a 2008 Foreign Military Sales package.[29] Philippines: M4/M4A1s sold as a 2008 Foreign Military Sales package.[29] Two variants of the M4 carbine are made by Floro International Corporation, consisting of the M4A1 5.56MM RIFLE and the M4A1 Model-C 5.56MM RIFLE.[59][60] Poland: Used by Polish special forces unit Grupa Reagowania OperacyjnoManewrowego (GROM).[61] Portugal: Used by Marines special forces DAE (Destacamento de Aces Especiais).[62] Serbia: Used by various police units.[63] Singapore: Used by the Singapore Armed Forces Commando Formation.[64] Taiwan: Used by National Police Agency (Republic of China)
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Thailand: M4A1s sold as part of a 2006 Foreign Military Sales package.[28] Tonga: M4/M4A1s sold as a 2008 Foreign Military Sales package.[29] Turkey:Used by Special Forces[66]

United Arab Emirates: Purchased 2,500 M4 carbines in 1993.[67] United States[35] Yemen: M4s sold as part of a 2006 Foreign Military Sales package.[28]

[edit]U.S. citizen ownership Sales of select-fire or full automatic M4s by Colt are restricted to military and law enforcement agencies. Only under special circumstances can a private citizen own an M4 in a select-fire or fully automatic configuration. While many machine guns can be legally owned with a proper tax stamp from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, an amendment to the Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986 barred the transfer to private citizens of machine guns made or registered in the U.S. after May 19, 1986. The only exception was for Special Occupational Taxpayers (SOT): licensed machine gun dealers with demonstration letters, manufacturers, and those dealing in exports and imports. As such, only the earliest Colt M4 prototypes built prior to May 19, 1986 would be legal to own by civilians not in the categories mentioned. However, US firearms law considers the lower receiver of a M16/M4 type rifle to be the "firearm" (the serial numbered and, in the case of machine guns, registered under federal law, part of the weapon).[citation needed] Therefore the more common registered Colt M16 may be configured as an M4 by replacing the M16 upper receiver/barrel assembly with an M4 upper half, and replacing the fixed rifle stock with a 4 or 6 position telescoping M4 stock. COLT TACTICAL M4A1 CARBINE

M4A1 Carbine video All our M4A1 Carbines are pre-tuned to fire like in the video

M203 LAUNCHER UPGRADE (Gas Operated) AVAILABLE Brand new release (limited production) MGC: Colt M4A1 Carbine TACTICAL Includes 30rd magazine, 20x MGC 5.56mm blowback cartridges, tools and instructions and one box of M.G caps for 100 shots. All TACTICAL Gear including rails, mounts, SWAT flashlight, Red Dot Scope, Laser red dot sight as genuine parts as used on real M4A1/ AR-15's All Tactical gear is genuine AR15/ M4 fittings and Includes tactical rails, SWAT tactical flash light with rail mount, visible red dot laser sight (batteries included with on/off switch), Red Dot Scope, tactical mount with integrated rails (for further upgrades), tactical fore-grip with rail. All brand new and with respective packaging. SWAT Tactical flashlight (batteries included) operates via a strategically placed pressure pad (normally around pistol grip). Pressure applied via a light squeeze activates the flashlight. Release pressure and light goes off. None of the above Tactical parts are toys or airsoft parts but used on the real thing! All items are easily removable with leaving any fixing marks. Superb weight and feel to it. Tactical M4A1 weighing in around 4.5 Kilograms! (unloaded) .. 5.5Kg with Metal M203 launcher! COLT M4A1 Markings and logos Weight Unloaded : 4.5 Kilograms unloaded : 2.5 Kilograms / Real thing (standard form)

Construction: Heavyweight abs and metal parts. Flat top receiver allows for removable carrying handle with built-in target-style rear sights and easy mounting of optics. Selective Fire: Semi and Full Automatic Blowback Shell Ejection ( empty a full magazine in about the same time as the real thing!! ) Cartridges take one 7mm M.G cap. Open Barrel / vents smoke straight out the end of barrel for realism 4 position sliding telescopic stock Adjustable sights for windage and elevation clicks (with correct markings for adjustment) Moveable forward assist Magazine capacity: 30x MGC 5.56mm blowback cartridges

Bayonet Lug for attaching bayonet Upgradeable with M203 launcher, carry handle removes for attaching sights, scopes, silencer, etc.. Tactical gear added above Functions, Fires, Fieldstrips like the real thing! Brief Info on the COLT M4A1 CARBINE The M4 Carbine is an extremely accurate and effective weapon under all practical field applications. It is a favourite with both first line infantry operations as well as special forces, unit commanders and vehicle crews. Available with a Safe/Semi/Full Auto 3-position selector (model R0977), the M4 Carbine is todays weapon of choice. The M4 Carbine features a redesigned 4-position sliding buttstock allowing it to adapt to soldiers of different sizes and physical characteristics as well as various firing positions or clothing variations. Almost all mechanical components are interchangeable with those of the M16 Rifle, ensuring quality, commonality of parts and reduced maintenance costs. The M4 Carbine barrel is designed to accept the M203 Grenade Launcher which can easily be assembled to the carbine offering the user both point and area firing capabilities. Also, all US and NATO rifle grenades can be fired without any supplementary equipment. This weapon was intended to replace in service some M9 pistols, as well as some aged M3A1 Submachine guns and some M16A2 rifles. New weapon was much more handy and comfortable to carry, than the long M16A2 rifle, so the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) put its eye on the M4 as a possible universal weapon for all Special Operations community. For this purpose M4 was latter modified with the M16A3-style flat-top receiver with integral Picatinny-type accessory rail instead of the M16A2/M4-type integral carrying handle. The other change in the M4A1, when compared to M4, is that its trigger unit is modified to fire full-auto instead of the three shots bursts. Specially for the SOCOM M4A1s US Naval Surface Warfare Center developed a SOPMOD M4 Kit, that consisted of the M4A1 carbine equipped with Rail Interface System (RIS) instead of the standard handguards. The kit also includes a variety of the add-on goodies, such as various sights (ACOG 4X telescopic, ACOG Reflex red-dot, detachable back-up open sights), laser pointers (visible and infra-red), detachable sound suppressor (silencer), modified M203 40mm grenade launcher (with shortened barrel and improved sights). The kit also included a detachable front grip and tactical light. M4 A1 Carbine The M4A1 Carbine is a shortened version of the M16A2 assault rifle manufactured by Colt. The M4A1 is a favorite amongst US Special Operations Forces. The M4A1 variant comes with a safe / semi-auto / automatic trigger groups as apposed to the safe / semiauto / 3-round burst configuration found on standard M4s. A version with a 10' barrel, known as the CQBR, is also in use with Naval Special Warfare Units such as the SEALs.

M4A1 Specifications weight: 5.9 lb (empty) 6/9 lb (30 rounds loaded) 33 inches (stock extended) 29.8 inches (Stock retracted)

length:

barrel length: 14.5 inches rate of fire : muzzle velocity : caliber : magazine : 700-950 rpm 2,900 feet per second

5.56mm x 45mm NATO 30 round / STANAG

M4A1 - Images and Further Info

A M4A1 carbine fitted with Rail Interface System (RIS), flip-up rear sight and Trijicon ACOG 4x US DoD photo

The Special Operations Peculiar Modification (SOPMOD (Block I)) kit was developed by United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and consists of a number of components, allowing the M4A1 to be highly customizable depending on specific mission requirements. (click image for larger version) US DoD photo

Caliber - 5.56mm NATO (.223 Rem) Capacity - 20 or 30-round magazines Action - Gas-operated semi-automatic Barrel - 16 inches Weight - 8.32 lbs. w/ empty magazine Background The M4 concept began life in the mid-1980s as a request from the United Arab Emirates for a 5.56mm carbine. The design specs were later adopted by the US Military to supplement its M-16A2s. The 11.5" CAR-15 had been well received in Vietnam, but had several shortcomings in the accuracy and reliability departments. The Colt company's answer was built around a new 14.5" barrel and 4-position telescoping stock, and incorporating the improvements made to the M-16A2 - better sights, receiver reinforcements, new handguards and flash-hider. The resulting weapon was type-classified as "M4", making it the first true carbine adopted by the US military since the M1, M2 and M3 carbines of WWII. Currently, this weapon is in service in two forms: the basic M4 features a flat-top upper with removable carrying handle, safe-semi-burst trigger group and double-shield handguards. It is in service with regular units of the US Army and Marines. The M4A1 or "SOPMOD M4" is the Special Forces version, which features a flat-top upper with detatchable carrying handle, safe-semi-auto trigger group, and modular Knight rail system handguards. For additional information and pictures, visit SpecialOperations.com and the Wikipedia M4 Carbine Page. In recent years, the M4 configuration has gained popularity among civilian shooters and collectors. As a result, most major AR-15 manufacturers have started offering M4pattern weapons, upper assemblies and barrels. Purists would argue that certain features and markings found on the M4 are Colt trademarks, and so the only true M4s are Colts. They have dubbed non-Colt M4-type weapons as "M4geries" (M4 forgeries). They are correct to an extent, as Colt has trademarked certain features and is the sole government supplier for the M4 until their contract expires in 2011. However, I would argue that if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it's a duck. Thus, I will refer to any weapon with the general characteristics of an M4 as an "M4" or "M4-type", even though it might not be a Colt weapon. The Build With the expiration of the onerous "Assault Weapons Ban" in 2004, it once again became legal to add certain features, such as adjustable stocks, threaded muzzles and flash hiders, to domestically produced semi-automatic rifles. That being the case, I removed the now-unnecessary ban-compliant stock and upper receiver assembly from my M4 and sold them, in order to rebuild the gun in a more functional and aesthetically correct "no ban" configuration.

To my veteran Bushmaster lower with RRA 2-stage trigger, I added a 5position VLTOR Modstock with an extra-heavy 9mm buffer inside. I mated this with a complete Stag Arms barreled upper from Bravo Company. As part of Stag's "Military Ops Series", this upper includes such features as: flat-top receiver with laser-etched rail address numbers; 16", chrome-lined, 1x7 twist M4-profile barrel with extended feed ramps; and a Teflon-over-hard-anodized finish. Inside is a mil-spec CMT bolt group, and the charging handle includes the nifty PRI "Big Latch" for easier manipulation. Up front, I installed the outstanding Samson MRFS-C rail system. This three-piece system freefloats the barrel for optimum accuracy, but does not require removal of the barrel or front sight base for installation. Rounding out the build are a TangoDown vertical grip, Surefire light, Magpul rail covers, an Aimpoint COMP-ML2 red-dot in a LaRue LT-150 mount, and an ARMS #40 back-up iron sight. Performance The rebuilt M4 received its baptism by fire at the DETC Carbine I/II Course in Racine, WI. The new upper had about 200 rounds on it going in, and I fired another 650 or so through it during the course. The gun had been cleaned and lubricated prior to the start of class, but received no further cleaning or maintenance during the entire two days of shooting. It performed admirably; reliability was 100% save for a misfeed caused by a faulty magazine which was quickly identified and discarded - and it proved accurate enough to hit torso-sized steel plates out to 300 yards! The Bottom Line I like the M4 pattern carbines. They're somewhat of a fashion statement in the world of AR's, but they are also eminently practical. I appreciate the lighter weight and quick pointing characteristics of the M4-profile barrel, and the VLTOR stock is sturdier and more comfortable than the standard fixed or collapsible stocks. The flat-top upper and rail system forearm provide improved cooling and give a multitude of optics and accessory mounting options, though I prefer to keep mine relatively uncluttered. Maneuverable and handy, but still accurate and hard-hitting - the M4 is equally well suited to the needs of Special Forces personnel and armed citizens! VFC M4A1 E Series Review and Takedown Guide to the finest M4 in the Land

Obligatory Intro! Hot diggity! Hi gents, I recently picked up a new AEG - the VFC M4A1 E Series - which I'd like to review in depth for your informational pleasure. After spending a good bit of time with my VFC M4A1 since I picked it up in mid February, I've been nothing but impressed every step of the way. This gun easily holds up to every reputed expectation I held of VFC, and frankly blows a few of my assumptions out of the water in a few key fields. All in all, let me preliminarily say that I'm utterly delighted with this gun. The 'E Series' Mission Statement When VFC first announced a line of AR's with a price set at $280 in the US for a standard M4/M16, I expected it was their contribution to the sportline category. Turns out, it's not - VFC has thrown us for loop and one-upped us! VFC's E Series, along with CA's X Series, has pioneered a new category of AEG: economically priced, full quality electrics. Skeptical? Read on, kids. In the manual that comes with the gun, VFC proclaims that they're basically aiming to compete with the low-priced AEG market by producing competitively priced, full quality guns. The manual states: QUOTE "VFC is different form the past, invariably to meet the luxury demand of Heavy User. E Series is about the high cost/performance to Economic, Enough, Valuable, for the entire idea of the product. In other words, Take an affordable price in order to provide users with a useful electric gun."

Yeah, their English kicks ass too, but their overarching idea is something of a biggie. They're aiming to reduce the price of top-standard products by adjusting and simplifying the manufacturing process, omitting excessive packaging, and best yet, continuing to use the same high end materials they're so highly regarded for. To ice the cake, they have additionally vowed not to sacrifice "the most important part of AEG, GEAR BOX SYSTEM" by CNC machining their innovative 8mm boxes, utilizing high strength pistons and steel gears, and making cool developments that I'll dive into in just a sec. Anyway, I think this is a really cool idea; VFC gets major respect from me for pushing forward, and I really think VFC is doing a marvelous job across the board. Great products, and a highly positive company outlook.

The Product Itself: First Impressions Okay, all this hype sounds impressive, so what do we actually get from these Taiwanese loonies? It's time for brass tacks.

I ordered the gun from Airsoft Atlanta, who I've been happy with in the past. A little less than a week later, the nice man in the big truck dropped off a big box containing the gun's black, sturdy cardboard box. It's very simply labeled and looks appealing:

Upon opening the box, we find a rifle wrapped in soft plastic sheeting and secured at both ends by cardboard spacers. A magazine is fitted into a slot in the left spacer, under which is tucked the manual, a catalog of all the other sweet shit you can buy from VFC, and a little baggie containing the front sling swivel. Cool deal:

Picking the gun up and unwrapping it, I was instantly struck by how.. ok, perfect it is. AR's are very light weapons, and the VFC reflects this admirably. The rifle is solid as a rock and feels incredibly realistic, and I'm automatically impressed. Great balance, fantastic feel, flawless looks. Yow.

The Externals - Reputation Affirmed, Kiddos! If VFC is known for one thing, it's for their elegant, high quality externals. This M4A1 is no exception. The body is flawlessly manufactured, and the finish is absolutely pristine. The receiver is rock solid artwork, finished in a perfect semi-gloss black, not as shiny as CA, not as matte as G&P. The gun features laser-etched VFC trades. Alas there are no real markings, but frankly I don't particularly care as I'm buying a VFC, not a Colt. Har har.

The flat top rail has white numbered markings, totally not visible in the next shot, ha. The five-position stock tube assembly is solid, and finished very nicely. The stock itself is a durable polymer-like plastic, possibly nylon fiber, which feels and looks strong, very smooth, and ultimately excellent - no seam lines from VFC. There's a little bit of wobble to the stock, but it's not terribly bothersome. I put a strip or two of electrical tape along the top of the stock tube, which solved the problem.

A cool feature cooked up for this gun is a working "bolt catch." They added a springloaded piece along the right side of the gearbox, which is hooked to the bolt catch release, which is actually shaped more or less like the real one. When you pull back the charging handle, the fake bolt hopup cover pulls back and locks on the little piece on the gearbox, allowing you to dial in your hopup without having to hold the charging handle back. Very useful! Hit the bolt catch release on the left side, and the little cover

snaps closed. Works every time, and I really like the feature. The pistol grip is one of VFC's cooler developments in my book. Instead of the infamous fat M4 AEG pistol grip, VFC designed a slim grip that, I must say, feels every bit as slim as the real steel spec grips on my classics. You would simply not believe the difference having a realistic grip makes. Tough to call it my favorite thing about a rifle with so much to like, but I absolutely love this feature.

The front set is as sturdy as a baseball bat. There's no barrel wobble at all, and the handguards, made of the same durable material as the stock, are held very rigidly in

place with no creaks no matter the amount or angle of pressure. Best handguards I've seen, fo sho. The front sight post is adjustable for elevation, and is nice and slim. Our rear sight on the carry handle is adjustable for both windage and elevation, and has both the night and day apertures, which - hey! - are actually the correct diameter! Wooooo! The outer barrel is one piece, rock solid, and threaded CCW. The finish on it is exquisite, and it's etched with the caliber and NATO 1/7 twist markings and all, as per the real steel. The flash hider is a standard A2, and is alas painted a god-awful orange, which sucks, as the finish on it is a really nice, matte charcoal grey. The flash hider has a shim and o-ring that can be adjusted to orient the hider correctly with the slits facing upward. Nifty.

The magazine that comes with the gun is a 120 round midcap, which I think is freaking cool. I hate highcaps, and the prospect of owning one pissed me off. VFC gets further points in my ass-kicking-companies book for this. That said, this mag feels a bit cheap. It's metal, yes, but light as a feather. I can't rag on it though, as I've now used it in a skirmish, and it's proved perfectly durable and functions great. No further complaints on it whatsoever.

Internals and Takedown So the guys at VFC are simply top at externals, and no mistake. So how are their internals? I'd half expected the inner goodies to be their Achilles heel. They may have gotten a few complaints with their first boxes, but believe you me, they've gunned it right into the fast lane and have developed some damn nice internals that at the leastcompete with anything else I've seen in a stock gun. Now to access these spiffy contraptions! The takedown of this gun as about as close as AEG AR's get to the real thing. First, pop to rear receiver tab (front one doesn't go through the upper) and slide the upper forward. This gun came wired to the front, so as the fuse assembly won't fit through the little wiring gap in the barrel/upper, you'll have to take the fuse assembly off. Fortunately VFC has made easy provisions to do so, and the fuse wiring has bullet-type quick detach pins that pull right out. Voila!

That done, the upper slides cleanly off. The inner barrel will now slide rearward out of the front set. The hopup unit is clear plastic, which I actual like as I can see if rounds are feeding. 3,000 rounds in, it's definitely durable, and functions excellently. The inner barrel is made of brass, and from what I've read it's either a 6.03 or 6.04, which I alas can't confirm as I is a bitch and doesn't has no calipers. I also forgot to take a picture of this stuff before I went and put a DD rail on, so here's a pic which I've craftily nicked. Sorry it sucks, but I did bum it and all, so no complaints..

Also note that the receiver is threaded to real steel specs, and the delta ring assembly

is a one-piece unit as per the real steel as well. Tight! Anyway, upper off, we're now faced with the top of a nice looking gearbox. To remove the gearbox, we need to pull off our nice slim pistol grip. Uncsrew the two allen screws on the bottom, pop the motor plate off, undo the standard connectors, pull out the motor, and unscrew the two screws at the base of the grip. Our mutual friend Mr. Grip should now come right on off.

Note the pistol grip has threaded inserts so the plastic won't strip over time. Damn, VFC thinks of everything! These things were built to last, friends.

The motor is an unmarked deal, and is very strong and quickly responsive. High quality stuff.

Next, we need to remove the magazine catch. VFC's mag catch, like most of their other body doohickeys, is real steel style, so there's no teeny screw through the release button. Simply push the button in all the way so the catch pops out the other side and unscrew the catch, which is threaded CW. Very user friendly, and realism goes a long way with me. After that, you'll want to remove the bolt catch, which you simply wiggle out while

depressing the little latch on the right side of the box. Then, simply pop the trigger pin out, and the gearbox should pull out of the lower. Meaning - another cool development in this rifle is that the stock doesn't screw into the gearbox, so you don't have to remove the stock to get at the box. The stock can stay attached to the lower while you do your boxwork. Very handy! Here's a shot of the stock tube from within. Also note the retention clip that holds the receiver tab in place, so you won't lose it:

And a shot of the selector disks, which click into their positions firmly:

The gearbox itself is a CNC'd 8mm affair and looks very nice. It comes with steel bushings to deal with stronger springs. Nice, since VFC deals in strong stock springs. Note the little 'bolt catch' piece below the center of the cylinder:

Note also the screw at the rear of the box. It screws into the back of the spring guide:

Opening up the box is your standard V2 procedure, except you have to move the bolt catch piece to access the screw below it. I didn't even unscrew the bolt catch piece; I just rotated it up out of the way, which works fine. Pop her open, and here's what we've got:

The quality of the goodies in this box are simply tip top. We have a high-strength steel gear set:

A variable pitch spring and ball bearing metal spring guide:

A polycarb piston with a ported aluminum piston head (damn!):

A ported cylinder with a polycarb cylinder head, a polycarb air nozzle with an o-ring for increased airseal, and a relatively stiff clear plastic tappet plate, none of which I took any clear pictures of. Balls. I think the coolest innovation of this gun by far is the self shimming mechanism they've added to the spur gear; it's basically a spring-loaded collar. This thing works like a champ, and I like the feature a lot. VFC's definitely got some srsly cool ideas bouncing around upstairs, and it's nice to see some actual improvements being made to this old ass firing system.. Also note that the sector gear has a delayer chip installed. Why, how techie of them!

All in all, this is a beauty of a gearbox. Not only is it not a weakspot; it's actually considerably better than many other I've seen stock, and I don't anticipate any trouble from any of the parts. Wow! The gun's wiring seems to be a little thin, but trigger response on a 9.6 is very quick, even considering the lolworthy rear-wiring job I've temporarily rigged, which I won't talk about as using duct tape on your wiring is sil.. so anyway. And the cyclic rate of fire is a little faster than average given the strength of the spring, which shoots in the upper three hundreds. All this said, I'm awaiting the arrival of some new wiring and Deans connectors to redo the whole wiring system, throwing in an Infected MOSFET for kicks, so stay tuned in that regard. And now on to the part that involves shooting stuff, which personally I tend to find to be fucking awesome.

Performance - The Fine Art of Trigger Pulling Awesome inside, awesome outside.. it's gotta hurl bb's like a champ. Yessiree, that it does! Trigger response is, as I mentioned, very quick, and I've only once used auto in a skirmish at our last team practice. Full automatic is speedy, consistent and reliable. The aluminum piston head makes for a loud declaration of "I'ma keel you," and the o-ring piston head makes for great compression, lending very consistent pressure from shot to shot. The velocity in this humdinger is relatively strong for a high end maker at around 370380 fps, which zings the G&G .25's ASGI sent me (instead of the TSD's I'd ordered..)

along with zest and zeal. I like having the little bit of extra punch, and this gun is supremely fit for stock field use. The hopup us very good for a stock rubber, and yields totally fieldable performance. I've more or less 'broken in' the bucking by now, and it's settled to a nice, adequately consistent level of trajectory. I'll probably switch it out for a Firefly V hop or something eventually, but for right now it's consistently accurate and I'm very happy with it. The rifle handles .25's with ease, and accepts all magazines I've run though it perfectly. I've so far used G&G midcaps, G&P midcaps, a Magpul PMAG (awesome, by the way), TM midcaps, and the 120 round VFC midcap. No troubles from anything; this gun is squared away. Here's a quick firing video of the gun running an Infected MOSFET and an 11.1V 1200mAh Lipo: http://s222.photobucket.com/albums/dd268/D...nt=MOV02395.flv This VFC gets my highly discerning Grade A stamp of Field Readiness approval. It's an excellent performer, keeps up with upgraded AEG's like it's its business, and fits my semi-auto marksmanish role excellently. The gearbox consistency is great, the hopup utilizes this consistency for straight, level shots every time, and it has the punch to reach out in the field. All in all, the performance is as excellent as the rest of this gun, and as a hard-to-impress guy when it comes to AEG's, I'm very, very happy with it.
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How To Field Strip, Disassemble, Reassemble, Clean & Maintain a Military-Issued M4 Carbine Rifle
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At home, owning a rifle is either for sport or fanaticism. Having an M4 Carbine, however, is illegal. Only government agencies can own and use the Colt M4 Carbine, most notably the U.S. Military. And for a soldier, that rifle means life or death, so its the number one concern for soldiers serving in Iraq or Afghanistan today. For a soldier, cleaning and maintaining their issued weapon is always priority, because an unclean rifle can resort in jams, misfires, and other malfunctions.

From basic training to the desert, soldiers are taught that their weapon is their only means of

survival,

and it will remain by your side even after your

fellow soldiers are dead and gone. In basic, they teach you the components and how to disassemble and reassemble your rifle. Then, they show you the fundamentals to cleaning, but it isnt until you graduate and arrive at your first unit that you really understand how to clean your weapon. You learn the finer points to rifle cleaning from your command and teammates. They show you their tips and tricks from past personal experience, and they show you how to detail it for inspections.

Yet, you cant fully comprehend the importance of cleaning your weapon until youre in a war zone. In the states, you only clean it when your command demands it. Besides that, you hardly ever see your issued rifle, and for the most part, youre glad because you think its just a mindless chore they have you do to pass the day, a sort of punishment. On tour in Iraq or Afghanistan though, thats a whole nother story. In a combat zone, you hold your trusty M4 rifle everyday, all the time you walk with it, eat with it, sleep with it, shit with it fight with it. Its your life force, and no one else is responsible for its well-being except

you. You cant depend on somebody else to save

your ass

in a firefight when your rifle jams because you were too tired to clean it that morning. Theyre too busy saving their own asses. And thats when you really find out it was never a chore. It was never punishment. It was preparedness. You wouldnt want to be known as the guy who died for being a lazy dumb-ass, right? Who would want to be that guy?

But what if you encounter situations like these overseas?

Okay, natural and manmade sandstorms dont happen everyday, but as much as you know about cleaning, you could never be fully prepared for the sandy environment in the deserts of the Middle East. Sand is your rifles worst enemy it gets everywhere. It finds every nook and cranny and jams itself in there. It finds ever little spring, every little notch, and embeds itself.

A 25th Infantry Division soldier once wrote, The M4 Weapon in the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan was quick to malfunction when a little sand got in the weapon. Trying to keep it clean and sand-free was impossible while on patrols or firefights. Sometimes we spend more time cleaning the weapon than firing it. But nonetheless, whenever you find the time to perform a full disassembly and cleaning, you need to do it to the max, to get rid of every little grain of sand. Eventually, cleaning your weapon will get to the point of relaxation. It will calm you help keep you peaceful keeping you busy and forgetting where you are. Sooner or later, you'll start to enjoy it to crave it. Now these aren't expert instructions, but an overview and basics of disassembling, cleaning and maintaining the M4 carbine rifle. And this doesn't apply to only soldiers, it applies to anyone who owns an M4, which in the civilian market should be slim to none, since M4's are illegal to own personally because they are considered to be machineguns. This is because of the law stated in Chapter 44 (Firearms), Title

18

(Crimes and Criminal Procedure), Section 922 (Unlawful

Acts) of the United States Code. It basically states that a machinegun is legal only if it was manufactured and registered with the ATF (or BATFE) prior to May 19, 1986. But I say the military should let soldiers keep their weapons as parting gifts, but I guess that's a pipe dream. Still, if you don't have an M4 rifle, these instructions also work quite well with M16 rifles, or more commonly AR-15 model rifles. The AR15 rifle is the semi-automatic civilian version of the M4. Its barrel is longer, and it doesnt have the notch for a grenadier attachment, nor the three-round burst option.

Field Strip the M4 Carbine Rifle

When youre in the field or on a mission, your M4 rifle may need some basic maintenance performed. In Iraq or Afghanistan, it will always needs a little care, but I wouldnt suggest doing a takedown during a sandstorm. Only perform a field strip if under cover or in calm winds while in a desert environment, to prevent unintentionally getting your weapon dirtier than cleaner.

M4 with an M203

The steps for field-stripping are easy. All you are doing is giving it a quick dust off and lube, which means there isnt much to disassemble.

Step

1 Clear the Weapon

A.

First off, make sure that your firearm is on safe by checking that the safety selector on the left side of the lower receiver is set in the SAFE position. It should always be on safe unless you are performing a functions check or firing it. If the weapon has been fired already (not cocked), you will not be able to engage the safety. Continue on with these steps to see how to engage the safety.

B. If necessary, remove the magazine by pressing themagazine release button on the right side of the
lower receiver. Set the magazine away from arms reach, especially if loaded, to prevent any unintended

accidental loading.

C. Pull the charging handle rearward and lock the bolt in place by pressing on the bottom of the bolt
catch on the left side of the lower receiver. Ease up on the charging handle while pressing the bolt catch to allow the bolt to move forward until it engages the bolt catch.

D. Return the charging handle to its full forward position and place the selector lever on SAFE.

E.

Visually inspect the upper receiver and chamber for any ammunition. Do not physically inspect (which means DO NOT stick your finger inside the upper receiver), because the bolt may slide forward and catch your finger. Remove any ammo if necessary.

F. Press the upper portion of the bolt catch (the bolt release) to allow the bolt to slide forward.

G. Now place the selector lever to SEMI and squeeze the trigger. This is basically just a double check to
make sure there is no ammo in the chamber, to prevent injury when disassembling.

H. Pull the charging handle rearward fully and then release to allow the bolt to return to the full forward
position.

I.

Place the selector lever on SAFE and close the ejection port cover on the right side of the upper receiver. Always close the ejection port cover unless firing, to prevent damage and keep the bolt clean.

Warnings

If you try to open the receiver with the bolt locked to the rear, it could seriously injure you or someone else. Make sure you follow the full clearing procedure properly.

Step

2 Pop Out Rear Takedown Pin

Now that your weapon is considered safe to disassemble, pop out the rear takedown pin on the lower receiver all of the way. Do not remove the second takedown pin (commonly called the pivot pin) near the barrel, because this pin will allow the upper receiver and barrel to swing down for access to the bolt carrier group, without fully disassembling.

I always found that it was easy to remove the takedown pin by grabbing the lips of the pin on the right side with my fingernails and simply pulling it out. Sometimes

it can be a little stubborn, so you may need to pop it out from the left side with something. Sometimes your finger will be enough to get it started, but sometimes you may need to use your Gerber or barrel rod from your weapons cleaning kit. You can also use practically anything else, like a pen or pencil. Once the pin is out, swing the receivers apart for inner access.

Step

3 Pull the Charging Handle

Pull the charging handle rearward on the upper receiver. You will not be able to remove this however, until after you have removed the bolt carrier group.

Step

4 Remove the Bolt Carrier Assembly

Pull the bolt carrier group out of the upper receiver and set down close by you on a clean surface.

Step

5 Remove the Charging Handle

After the bolt carrier group is removed, the charging handle will slide out easily. Remove and set down on the clean surface by the bolt carrier group.

In the field or when off base in hostile territory, you never want to disassemble your weapon more than this. Do not disassemble the bolt carrier group, because you could possibly misplace a piece, which could be detrimental in an unexpected attack. Plus the whole idea of a field strip is to only give it a basic dust over, to remove any large obstructions or coarse dirt and sand from hindering your M4, causing jams or double feeds.

Step

6 Clean

Now its time to clean and inspect your weapon. Inspect the bolt carrier group and charging handle for any damage. Proceed to dust off the two components with a rag or barber brush. Next, use the rag or barber brush to clean the inside of the upper and lower receiver. Also, quickly wipe down any other noticeably dirty areas on the outside of the firearm if you have time. If you want, you can even remover the buffer assembly and action spring from the lower receiver and gently wipe them off. To remove, simply use your fingernail to press on the release button by the buffer assembly. After wiping your weapon down, you may apply a light coat of CLP (cleaner, lubricant, and preservative), which I usually just refer to as oil or lubricating oil. In the desert environment, its a good idea to apply a very light amount of oil to your bolt carrier group, because sand and dust will cling to it in seconds, defeating the purpose of cleaning in the first place. Do not lubricate the outside of your weapon in Iraq!

Step

7 Reassemble

After a light cleaning is performed, insert the charging handle back into the upper receiver, but do not push forward all of the way. Only slide it in through the groove until it is locked from falling out, which will leave most of the handle hanging outward. Install the bolt carrier group into the upper onto the charging handle. Now, the bolt carrier group will not install if the bolt assembly is not pulled out pull out the bolt assembly, then install. Once in place, push the bolt and charging handle forward fully until they lock in place. Make sure to close the ejection port cover. If the port ejection cover was already closed, pushing the bolt forward will open it, so youll have to close it again. If necessary, reinstall thebuffer assembly and action spring. Now, just bring the upper and lower receiver together and push the rear takedown pin back in place and youre done almost.

Step

8 Functions Check

To make sure your weapon is still capable of firing, youll need to perform a functions check on the M4. It is very important to perform a functions check any time you disassemble you rifle, no matter how small the disassembly was. A. Check "SAFE" Place the safety selector lever on the left side of the lower receiver on SAFE. If it will not go on safe, pull the charging handle back fully and then let go to release the bolt forward. Place on SAFE. Pull the trigger to the rear to test the safety. The hammer should not fall, which means the trigger will not depress all of the way, and you will hear no click. B. Check "SEMI"

Now, place the safety selector on SEMI. Pull the trigger to the rear again, holding in place. The hammer should fall, which means the trigger will depress all of the way and you will hear a click. While holding the trigger to the rear, pull the charging handle to the rear fully and release the bolt back to the forward position. Release the trigger and pull it to the rear again. The hammer should fall, which means depressing all of the way and clicking. C. Check "BURST" Place the safety lever on BURST. Pull the charging handle again and release. Pull the triggerto the rear again, holding in place. The hammer should fall. While holding the trigger in place, pull the charging handle to the rear three times and release. Release the trigger and pull it back to the rear again. The hammer should fall. Click. Your functions check is now complete.

Warnings
If at any time during the functions check an unexpected result happens, disassemble the weapon again to ensure for proper assembly, or to check for previously unnoticed damage.

Fully Disassemble the M4 Carbine Rifle

During a little down time, its a good idea to do a complete disassembly of your rifle. The full disassembly is required to perform a full cleaning, whereas the field strip is for immediate cleaning in the field. There are different approaches to disassembling the Colt M4, so its not necessary to follow these steps in the presented order, nor is it required to complete every step. Its up to you and your allotted timeframe, but I would get as detailed as I could.

Step

9 Clear the Weapon

First, always perform the clearing procedure before doing any maintenance, as detailed above in the field strip section. Do not skip this step!

Step

10 Remove Sling

Before you get all crazy with your stripping, the easiest thing to take off is usually the best thing to start with. Remove your sling from the buttstock and the sling swivel under the front sight assembly.

Step

11 Remove Handguards

If you plan to take the handguards off, nows the time. Simply press down the handguard release buttons and slide them up the rail of the RAS (Rail Adapter System) handguard assemblies and out near the front sight post. Remove all handguards. The handguards are interchangeable because they are identical, so dont worry about which one went where. Some of you might not have a RAS, but just the standard handguard assembly. If so, skip to the next step.

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12 Remove RAS Handguard Assemblies

In order to remove the RAS handguard assemblies, place the bottom of the buttstock against a firm surface (I usually just use my leg). Pull down on the slip ring until the lower lip of the lower handguard assembly is clear. Pull out and down on the lower handguard rail assembly until the upper lip is clear of the hand guard cap by the front sight post. To get the upper RAS handguard assembly off, you will need a hex key to loosen the bolt near the bottom of the assembly. Once loose, simply repeat the instructions for removing the lower handguard assembly. If you dont have the RAS assemblies, but the standard handguard assemblies, then its pretty much the same, minus the hex bolt.

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13 Remove Buttstock Assembly

Before you can actually remove the buttstock assembly, you need to fully extend the buttstock assembly. When fully extended, grasp the lock release lever in the area of the retaining nut. Pull the lever downward to eject the pin from the lower receiver extension. While holding the lever out, slide the buttstock to the rear to separate the buttstock assembly from the lower receiver extension.

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14 Separate Upper and Lower Receivers

Now comes the time to separate the upperand lower receiver. Its exactly like performing a field strip, but now youre fully separating them. This time, pop out both takedown pins, the rear and thepivot, then detach the upper and lower receivers.

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15 Remove Buffer Assembly and Action Spring

To remove the buffer assembly (which looks like a large thick bolt) and action spring, simply depress the buffer assembly in a small ways. Depress the buffer retainer with your thumb tip or with something solid, then release the buffer assembly until it passes the retainer. Now just remove the buffer assembly and action spring fully.

To separate the buffer assembly and action spring, its as simple as pulling them apart.

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16 Remove Charging Handle and Bolt Carrier Assembly

As outlined in the field strip section, pull the charging handle rearward on the upper receiver, moving the bolt carrier group with it. Pull the bolt carrier group out of the receiver, and then fully remove the charging handle from the receiver.

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17 Disassemble Bolt Carrier Assembly

Now time for the fun part the bolt group. Set aside a clear area for the disassembly of the parts, because you dont want to lose any of them. If you lose a part, your weapon will be rendered useless, not to mention your leadership will have your ass, so be careful to keep track of the pieces during disassembly and cleaning. A. Remove Retaining Pin

To remove the retaining pin on the bolt carrier group, simple grab the triangle-shaped head of the retaining pin with your thumb and index fingernails. Pull it out fully. You may need to turn it back and forth until it slides out. Make sure you do not spread or close the legs of the retaining pin though.

B. Remove Firing Pin Once the retaining pin is removed and set aside, simple tilt the bolt carrier until the firing pinfalls out into your hand. If it does not slide out easily, give it a little whack and it will come right out.

C. Push Bolt Into Carrier With the firing pin set aside, push the bolt assembly fully into the bolt carrier, into the locked position.

D. Remove Cam Pin With the bolt pushed into the carrier, find the square-headed bolt cam pin it holds the boltinto the carrier. Turn the cam pin one-quarter turn and lift out of the bolt and carrier. Set aside.

E. Remove Bolt Assembly

With the bolt camp pin out, you can pull the actual bolt assembly from the key and carrier. Theres a certain way it goes in, so make sure you remember how it comes out. Even if you dont remember, youll still figure it out later on, because you can only install the cam pin back in through one side of the bolt. Set the bolt carrier aside.

F. Remove Extractor Pins Take the bolt in your hand and find the extractor pin. Remove the extractor pin by pushing on it with the firing pin. It should come out pretty easy, but be careful not to lose it. Its one of the smallest parts and the easiest to misplace. Set aside.

G. Remove Extractor Now that the extractor pin is out, lift up gently on the extractor with spring. Take extra care as to not separate the spring from the extractor, even when cleaning. Sometimes you can just put it back in if it accidentally comes apart, but its probably best to just go to your company armor.

The above steps, 9-17, are the basic procedure for disassembling the Colt M4 carbine rifle for general maintenance. Like I said before, you dont have to perform them in the presented order. You could clear the weapon, then go straight to separating the upper and lower receivers, to removing the charging handle and carrier bolt assembly, to disassembling the carrier bolt assembly. Then you can do the more minor items, like the handguards and sling and buttstock. When overseas, if you know you have a good amount of time to clean your weapon, then the order doesnt really matter. But theres always a chance you could get called out on a mission, so cleaning the main components (bolt carrier group, buffer assembly, etc.) first might be a good idea, before you disassemble anything else.

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18 Optional Disassembly

If you want to go further with your cleaning, the following items could also be removed for cleaning, without any needed armor tools. A. Carrying Handle Assembly The carrying handle assembly should only be removed if damaged because you could lose your zero, which means when it comes down to a firefight, you probably wont be hitting anything. You should also take care when cleaning the carrying handle assembly, because you can also ruin your zero. Chances are you dont even have a carrying handle on your weapon, because you probably replaced it with an M68 CCO. Before removing, you should first observe the position of the clamp on the rail in relation to the carrying handle, so you remember exactly where it is for reassembly. Remove by loosening the round carrying handle assembly nuts. It usually takes about four to five complete rotations to loosen them to the desired amount. Loosen the clamping bar from the left side of the upper receivers rail and proceed to lift off the carrying handle.

B. Magazine Catch and Button Removing the magazine button and magazine catch is a simple step to perform. Its quick and easy, so I always removed them for a quick cleaning. To remove, push the magazine button on the right side of the lower receiver in as far as it will go using a pen or similar item. On the left side of the receiver, the magazine catch will pop out. While holding the button in, turn the mag catch counterclockwise to unscrew and remove it. With the catch off, gently release the magazine button and remove, along with the magazine catch spring. Take care as to not lose any of these parts. With small parts, sometimes its best to clean immediately after removing, for prompt reassembly to prevent loss. C. Port Ejection Cover This is something that you really shouldnt take off unless you are completely anal (like me). It really shouldnt be taken off unless damaged and in need of repair. If you do decide to take it off, you could get yelled at from your leadership, or you could simply have more to clean. Most people wont do this I only did it a few times. Remove the retaining ring near the handguard assemblies slip ring. Slide the headless grooved pin out to the rear. Sometimes the pin can get stuck on the forward assist housing, so a little force will be needed to remove it. When removing the headless grooved pin, be ready to catch the cover spring and ejection port cover. If you dont, you may accidentally lose them, mostly the small spring. D. Sling Swivel Mount Every once in a while, I found myself removing the sling swivel mount from the barrel by thefront sight post. Do not remove the actual sling swivel from the mount, because you will not be able to replace the tubular rivet back, and you will have to have your armor repair it. Only take the mount off the barrel. There are two spring pins to remove on the mount. Knock them out with an awl (which you probably dont have) or something similar. Be creative sometimes I used the firing pin to simply push them out a bit, then I used my Gerber to grab them and yank them out. Do not pound on your firing pin though! Youre better off using a pen or pencil to push them out until you can grab them with your Gerber. Next, lift the swivel locking bar up and out of the swivel mount, then remove the swivel mount from the barrel.

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19 Additional Things to Consider

If you are in Iraq or Afghanistan, you probably have more than just the M4 itself. You could be a grenadier, which means you would have to take off the M203 and perhaps a leaf sight from the weapon. Theres also the backup iron sight that is installed when the M68 CCO is mounted. DO NOT attempt to remove the

backup iron sights! You could also have a AN/PEQ-2 infrared illuminator for nighttime missions, which means you would also have the PEQ mount. There are other additions to your M4 carbine that could be attached to the rail system, but only remove and clean those items that you know can come off and be cleaned. Removing any sights that have been zeroed will require you to re- zero them, so DO NOT remove them.

Disassemble the Magazine

Every once in a while, its a good idea to disassemble your 30-round magazine for cleaning. Lots of sand can find its way in there, causing the spring to malfunction. Neglecting your magazine is just as bas as neglecting your firearm. Before disassembling your magazine, make sure there are NO rounds loaded.

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20 Base Plate

Remove the base plate on the bottom of the magazine. Youll need to use a screwdriver or Gerber to grab the center notch and push to slide the base plate off.

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21 Catch Spring and Follower

With the base plate off, grab the magazine catch spring and pull it out. The follower is attached to the catch spring, so it will come out also. When out, simply separate the two components.

Cleaning
Cleaning your rifle is the most important thing you can do to save your life while on tour in Iraq, or any other hostile environment. If there isnt an adequate amount of lubrication on your bolt carrier group, it can lead to misfires and jams.

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22 Cleaning Materials

Aside from the standard military-issued olive drab weapons cleaning kits that soldiers get, there are a few things youll want to have extra.

Almost everybody I knew (and me) had a barber brush in their cleaning kit, which is the best item to have for cleaning and dusting off. Its probably the most valuable asset to your kit, because it can easily get sand and loose debris off quickly, and its great for a quick brush off after field stripping. Other useful items for your cleaning kit include clean rags, pipe cleaners, Q-Tips, dental picks, cleaner lubricant and preservative (CLP), cleaning swabs, and the items included in your issued kit, like the toothbrush, chamber brush, cleaning rod, and bore brush. If you have a M203, youll need to also have a large bore brush for that.

CLP

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23 The Cleaning Process

A. Upper Receiver For the bore of your barrel, use some small cleaning swabs, CLP, and the bore brush to get the carbon residue out. First, use the bore brush with the cleaning rods, and pull the brush down the bore a few times in the direction of bullet travel. For the rest of the upper receiver, inside and out, use rags, a cleaning brush, and CLP to remove powder fouling, corrosion, dirt, carbon, and rust.

Clean the bolt lugs with some CLP and the chamber brush. Use CLP and the bore brush to clean the barrel locking lugs and gas tube. Also, using pipe cleaners inside of the gas tube will help, but make sure not to leave and small pipe cleaner fibers in the tube that could cause blockage. Every once in a while, I use a small Q-Tip in there, but again, do not leave behind anything that could cause blockage.

For the star chamber, use the bore brush and CLP, but its really difficult to actually see if you are getting all of the carbon, so do the best you can. Q-Tips also help get the hard to reach areas, and sometimes a dental pick will help loosen stubborn carbon from the chamber.

B. Lower Receiver For inside and out of the lower receiver group, use rags, a cleaning brush, and CLP to remove powder fouling, corrosion, and dirt. Q-Tips are also very helpful for the trigger mechanism and hard to reach spots. Clean the buffer tube and buttstock tube with a rag attached to a holder. Most of the time I just push a large rag down the tube and twist it around a few times, then yank it out. Do this a few times to get all of the sand and other material out. Clean the buffer action spring with some CLP and a rag. Also, use the barber brush to apply a very light coat of oil to the spring, then wipe off with a rag.

C. Bolt Carrier Group Clean the outer and inner surfaces of the bolt carrier with rags and CLP. Q-Tips are great for getting to the hard to see and reach areas. Use a worn bore brush to clean the carrier key, so as not to damage it. Clean the firing pin recess and firing pin with CLP and a brush. Q-Tips, again, are a valuable tool for cleaning the carbon from the recess.

Clean the firing pin hole with a pipe cleaner and CLP. Clean the carbon deposits and dirt from the locking lugs with CLP and a cleaning brush. Clean the areas behind the bolt ring and under the lip of the extractor with a brush and CLP. Using a Q-Tip for inside the extractor spring is useful, just be careful not to accidentally separate it from the extractor.

D. Magazine

To clean the magazine parts, use a rag soaked in CLP. Make sure you dry all parts after lubing. Too much lubricant inside a magazine will collect tons and tons of sand, causing your spring to malfunction and cause misfeeds or no feeds at all. E. Lubricate For lubricating, this is the general process for all environments. Just beware that in Iraq, the desert sands make it hard to use too much CLP. The sand and dust will stick to your weapon in seconds if using too much CLP, so its usually a good idea to keep the lubrication on the outside of your weapon down to a minimum. But make sure you DO lube your weapon! Unfortunately, an incorrect thought process persists among many officers and senior enlisted that the rifles should be scrubbed clean as often as possible, and that oil should not be added to the weapon, for it will attract dust and dirt. Soldiers and Marines have been dying because of this absolute garbage since the introduction of the Garand in combat operations in the Pacific during WWII. Proper lubrication is vital for any semiautomatic or automatic weapon. Vuurwapen Blog E1. Upper Receiver Lubricate the upper receiver lightly, lubing the inside, bore, chamber, locking lugs, outer surfaces of barrel and front sight, and mating surface for carrying handle. Again, be careful of using too much in a desert environment. Apply a few drops of lubricant to the threaded studs on the carrying handle. Lightly lube theclamping bar and both round nuts and mating surface. For Iraq, light means virtually none, especially for the nuts and studs. For the front sight detent, depress and apply a few drops of CLP, then depress several times to work the lubricant into the spring, but less is better for the desert. For the adjustable rear sights, use a slight amount of CLP to the elevation screw shaft,elevation knob, windage knob, and windage screw. Rotate the parts to ensure a good spread of lube, but in Iraq and Afghanistan, again... do this minimally. For the bolt carrier group, lightly lube the charging handle and the inner and outer surfaces of the bolt carrier. Place one drop of CLP in the carrier key and apply a light coat on the firing pin and firing pin recess in the bolt. Lubricate the outside of the bolt body, bolt rings, and the cam pin area. Also, apply a light coat to the extractor and pin. E2. Lower Receiver Lightly lubricate the inner and outer surface of the lower receiver. Lube the lower receiver extension, buffer, action spring, buttstock assembly, buttstock lock-release lever, andretaining pin.

Generously lube the takedown pin, pivot pin, detents, and all of the other moving parts and their pins. In Iraq, generously means lightly. Make sure to get the trigger mechanism andsprings, and get inside the hard to reach forward assist housing. F. Maintain Now, I keep saying that in Iraq or Afghanistan, less oil is better, but to make this work for you, you need to clean your weapon on a general basis, which means every day or several times a day. To prevent any sand or dirt from unnecessarily inhabiting your rifle, when on missions, its a good idea to bring along your kit and keep your barber brush in your pocket for quick dust-offs. Use a muzzle cap when not using your rifle, to prevent dust and sand from entering your barrel. Sometimes I even left it on for missions. Most of the time, after you fire a round it will pop off, but sometimes it will stay on and melt to the barrel, so it is not recommended.

When traveling, inside a truck or in the back of a truck in the open air, carry a rag with you to cover the lower and upper receiver, to keep sand and dust out of the bolt carrier group. Finally... clean, clean, clean. Being consistent with your maintenance is the best thing you can do to keep your M4 carbine rifle functional. That also goes for your M16 or AR-15.

Assemble the M4 Carbine Rifle

To reassemble your M4, its basically the reverse process of disassembling. I wont go in to detail here, because reassembling is pretty intuitive. Just do what you do when disassembling, just the opposite. There is no real order to assembling, unless you are in basic training or trying to pass the board, but I wont go into that, because Im talking about the basics when in a combat zone situation. Well, thats it. Through time, youll find your own process of field stripping, disassembling, cleaning and maintaining your M4 carbine rifle, M16, or AR-15. Youll find out what works for you and what doesnt, and youll realize what parts are the most important to clean with limited time before missions. This article just describes the way that works for me, but even I tend to change it up every once in a while. Just make sure youre having fun (which can be hard for some soldiers).

Colt .22 Guns

Technical Specifications

Colt M4 Carbine
Item No. 2245050
Caliber .22 L.R. Capacity 30-round Detachable Magazine

Colt M4 OPS
Item No. 2245051
Caliber .22 L.R. Capacity 30-round Detachable Magazine

Mode of Fire Semi-Auto Barrel Length 16.2 in (412 mm) Barrel Twist 1 in 13-3/4 in Rifling Grooves 6 Rifling Length 13.78 in (350 mm) Front Sight Adjustable - Elevation Rear Sight Adjustable - Windage & Elevation Overall Length 31.134.4 in (790-875 mm) Overall Height w/Mag 9.1 in (230 mm) Overall Width 2.6 in (65 mm) Stock Style Adjustable Telestock Trigger Type Single-stage Trigger Pull 6.6-9.9 lbs Safety Type Manual Principal of Operation Blowback Muzzle Thread M8x.75 Length of Pull 13-7/8 IN Sight Radius 14.8 in (375 mm) Diameter Rear Sight Aperture .06 / .2 in Front Sight Width .08 in (2 mm) Weight w/out Mag 6.0 lbs (2700 g)

Mode of Fire Semi-Auto Barrel Length 16.2 in (412 mm) Barrel Twist 1 in 13-3/4 in Rifling Grooves 6 Rifling Length 13.78 in (350 mm) Front Sight Adjustable - Elevation Rear Sight Detachable, Adjustable Windage & Elevation Overall Length 31.134.4 in (790-875 mm) Overall Height w/Mag 9.1 in (230 mm) Overall Width 2.6 in (65 mm) Stock Style Adjustable Telestock Trigger Type Single-stage Trigger Pull 6.6-9.9 lbs Safety Type Manual Principal of Operation Blowback Muzzle Thread M8x.75 Length of Pull 13-7/8 IN Sight Radius 14.8 in (375 mm) Diameter Rear Sight Aperture .06 / .2 in Front Sight Width .08 in (2 mm) Weight w/out Mag 5.9 lbs (2830 g)

Weight of empty Mag-30 4.2 oz (120 g) Features Full metal body Flat top receiver Removable carry handle

Weight of empty Mag-30 4.2 oz (120 g) Features Full metal body Rail interface system Flat top receiver

Colt M16 Rifle

Item No. 2245055
Caliber .22 L.R. Capacity 30-round Detachable Magazine Mode of Fire Semi-Auto Barrel Length 21.2 in (538 mm) Barrel Twist 1 in 13-3/4 in Rifling Grooves 6 Rifling Length 13.78 in (350 mm) Front Sight Adjustable - Elevation Rear Sight Adjustable - Windage & Elevation Overall Length 39.8 in (1010 mm) Overall Height w/Mag 9.1 in (230 mm)

Colt M16 SPR

Item No. 2245056
Caliber .22 L.R. Capacity 30-round Detachable Magazine Mode of Fire Semi-Auto Barrel Length 21.2 in (538 mm) Barrel Twist 1 in 13-3/4 in Rifling Grooves 6 Rifling Length 13.78 in (350 mm) Front Sight Flip-Up, Adjustable - Elevation Rear Sight Detachable, Adjustable Windage Overall Length 39.8 in (1010 mm) Overall Height w/Mag 9.1 in (230 mm)

Overall Width 2.6 in (65 mm) Stock Style Fixed Stock Trigger Type Single-stage Trigger Pull 6.6-9.9 lbs Safety Type Manual Principal of Operation Blowback Muzzle Thread M8x.75 Length of Pull 13-3/4 in Sight Radius 20.1 in (510 mm) Diameter Rear Sight Aperture .06 / .2 in Front Sight Width .08 in (2 mm) Weight w/out Mag 6.5 lbs (2830 g) Weight of empty Mag-30 4.2 oz (120 g) Features Full metal body Flat top receiver Removable carry handle

Overall Width 2.6 in (65 mm) Stock Style Fixed Stock Trigger Type Single-stage Trigger Pull 6.6-9.9 lbs Safety Type Manual Principal of Operation Blowback Muzzle Thread M8x.75 Length of Pull 13-7/8 IN Sight Radius 20.5 in (520 mm) Diameter Rear Sight Aperture .06 / .19 in Front Sight Width .08 in (2 mm) Weight w/out Mag 6.5 lbs (3110 g) Weight of empty Mag-30 4.2 oz (120 g) Features Full metal body Rail interface system Flat top receiver