Jan 18, 2018 · With a nod to the OIF vets among you, we’re looking at an M16A4 clone; specifically, a clone from Operation Iraqi Freedom, mostly from the author’s service rifle, circa 2004. Shortly after the initial invasion of Iraq, the USMC began replacing wellworn M16A2 rifles with the M16A4.

Nov 11, 2024 · Officially we called it an Operation Iraqi Freedom M16A4 clone from 2004, or an OIF II gun. But really, it's a Fallujah rifle rebuild. For more context, this was two years into the so-called “Trump slump” where firearm manufacturers …

Jul 4, 2022 · Started as a complete late 90s A4 barrelled upper (1997 barrel) with KAC Vero Beach rail, built with all Colt parts. Built to be an example of a 3rd ID combat engineer's rifle during the invasion. Carry handles seem to be more common with the engineers so I opted for one over an optic.

CHARACTERISTICS The M16A4 Service rifle and the M4 Service Carbine (M4 Service Carbine is the TO issue weapon for Corpsmen),(see figures 1-3) are 5.56mm, magazine-fed, gas-operated, air-cooled,...

The M16A4 is chambered to fire the 5.56x45mm (.223) NATO cartridge. It is a select-fire rifle having semi-automatic and three-round burst fire capabilities. Cartridges are magazine-fed,...

The M16 rifle (officially designated Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16) is a family of assault rifles adapted from the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle for the United States military. The original M16 rifle was a 5.56×45mm automatic rifle with a 20-round magazine.

The M16A4 is chambered to fire the 5.56x45mm (.223) NATO cartridge. It is a select fire rifle having semi-automatic and three-round-burst fire capabilities. Cartridges are magazine fed, and firing is achieved via a direct impingement gas operating system.

Nov 19, 2023 · gwot m16a4 I was told by a marine that was at the invasion of Iraq in 03, that the m7 bayonet was very common to see among the A2 and A4 variants of M16s. Just need an ACOG and a PEQ and I think I'll be happy with it.

Feb 28, 2025 · M16A3 and M16A4 The M16A3, similar to the A2 but with full automatic capability, and the M16A4, featuring a flat-top receiver with Picatinny rail for mounting optics, represent further advancements. The M16A4 remains in limited service today.

M16A4/M4-Series Weapons (Figure 2-36). The Picatinny style rail grabber with spacer (1) on the bottom of the TWS is aligned with a notch on the integrated rail (2) of the M16A4/M4-series weapons ensuring the TWS is positioned to accommodate an effective firing position once the eyecup is depressed. The TWS will not retain zero if the