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M16 rifle vs M4 carbine

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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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M4 carbine

Colt's Manufacturing Company FN Herstal Remington Arms

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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

M4 carbine Specs Snapshot

Weight 102.88 oz
Barrel Length 14.5 in
Overall Length 33 in
Standard Capacity 30 rds
Caliber 5.56×45mm NATO
Action Type gas-operated
Avg Used Price $1,000.00
Avg New Price $1,300.00

Differences At A Glance

Weight -0.96 oz
Barrel Length +5.5 in
Overall Length +5.81 in
Standard Capacity
Caliber
Action Type
Avg Used Price -$200.00
Avg New Price -$100.00

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