Are M16A4's issued to...

**Marine_wannabe** · December 30th, 2007, 20:41

Are M16A4's issued to artillery (MOS 0811)?

**KEEP US ALIVE** · December 30th, 2007 20:41

**V8403** · December 31st, 2007, 10:11

Colt M16A4 Rifle is the fourth generation of the M16 weapon system. The M16A4 Rifle still represents the world standard by which all other weapons of this class are judged. Its combat proven performance is verified by the fact that over 8 million M16 weapon systems have been produced and placed in military service throughout the world. With a record that is unmatched by any other weapon system, it is no wonder that the U.S. Marine Corps considers there to be “… no finer service rifle in the world today”.
Colt M16A4 Rifle, now in production, features a performance identical to the M16A2. Physical differences between the two weapons include a removable carrying handle with an integral rail-mounting system on the M16A4. When the carrying handle is removed, any accessory device with a rail grabber, such as an optical sight, can be mounted on the weapon.

The M16A4 Rifle barrel is designed to accept the M203 Grenade Launcher which can easily be assembled to the rifle offering the user both point and area firing capabilities. Also, all US and NATO rifle grenades can be fired without any supplementary equipment.
The new concepts of rapid deployment, mobility and increased firepower play a major part in the overall strategy of modern warfare. Increased emphasis is now put on small tactical units that are able to “get in and out” fast. Increased need for a lightweight, highly dependable, accurate service rifle with added fire power therefore exists. Colt M16A4 Rifle is the ultimate rifle in 5.56mm.

**nightwolf** · December 31st, 2007, 16:46

I believe that all deployed forces are given M16A4 Rifles

**nightR1der** · January 1st, 2008, 17:03

that is correct all deploying victor units are getting a4's and very soon all snco's and officers will be carrying m4's the biggest advantage to the a4 in my eyes is the barrel which is a 9-1 twist over the 7-1 a2 which means more accuracy

**Marine99** · February 13th, 2009, 11:03

When did the Corp start issuing the M16A4? and does this mena I am old school since my issued wepon was the M16A2. What are the advanatages of the A4

**V8403** · February 13th, 2009, 16:10

Originally Posted by Marine99

When did the Corp start issuing the M16A4? and does this mena I am old school since my issued wepon was the M16A2. What are the advanatages of the A4

The M16A4 rifle was standard issue for the United States Marine Corps in Operation Iraqi Freedom; it replaced the M16A2 in front line units. it replaced the M16A2 in front line units. In the US Army, the M16A2 rifle is being supplemented with two rifle models, the M16A4 and the M4 Carbine, as the standard issue battle rifle. The M16A4 rifle has a flat-top receiver developed for the M4 Carbine, a handguard with four Picatinny rails for mounting a sight, laser, night vision device, forward handgrip, removable handle, and a flashlight.

**AaronRiley** · December 20th, 2009, 10:34

motor t operators get m-4s im not sure about everyone else and the A2 is still issued to those unlucky people who get to the unit at a bad time when the armory is outta A4s