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Heckler & Koch G36 vs M16 rifle

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Heckler & Koch G36

Heckler & Koch Santa Bárbara Sistemas Military Industries Corporation

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M16 rifle

Colt's Manufacturing Company FN Herstal [ note 1 ] General Motors ( Hydramatic Division) [ 5 ] Harrington & Richardson [ 6 ] Remington [ 7 ] U.S. Ordnance [ 8 ] Chartered Industries of Singapore Diemaco Elisco Tool Manufacturing Company Ministry of Defens

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Heckler & Koch G36 Specs Snapshot

Weight 128 oz
Barrel Length 18.9 in
Overall Length 39.3 in
Standard Capacity N/A
Caliber 5.56×45mm NATO
Action Type Short-stroke piston , closed rotating bolt
Avg Used Price $2,500.00
Avg New Price $3,500.00

M16 rifle Specs Snapshot

Weight 101.92 oz
Barrel Length 20 in
Overall Length 38.81 in
Standard Capacity N/A
Caliber 5.56×45mm NATO
Action Type gas-operated
Avg Used Price $800.00
Avg New Price $1,200.00

Differences At A Glance

Weight +26.08 oz
Barrel Length -1.1 in
Overall Length +0.49 in
Standard Capacity
Caliber
Action Type
Avg Used Price +$1,700.00
Avg New Price +$2,300.00