The rifle's design has evolved ... Over the years, the M16 turned into the carbine-length M4 and the even shorter rifles used by special operations forces. The M16 itself went through several ...

The M4 carbine was officially adopted by the US in 1994, and has since seen use by over 60 militaries around the world. Chambered in the 5.56×45mm NATO cartridge, the M4 can fire upto 950 rounds a ...

The M4-series Carbine achieves over 80% commonality with the M16A2 Rifle and replaces all M3 .45 caliber submachine guns, and selected M9 pistols and M16 rifles. The Army is pursuing a two-phase ...

Sixty-three weapons seized from militants in Pakistan were provided by the U.S. government to Afghan forces during America’s ...

While insurgent forces and militias favor the AK-47, professional armies lean toward the M4’s technological edge. With Ukraine adopting NATO-standard weapons, its shift to the M4 signifies a deeper ...

It has a polymer lower receiver with an M16 compatible pistol ... optics and accessories. The rifle uses a 'tappet' type of closed gas system much like the M1 Carbine while the bolt carrier ...