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  Army position: M4 Carbine is Soldier's battlefield weapon of choice
The M4 Carbine is the Army's primary individual combat rifle for Infantry, Ranger, and Special Operations forces.
Since its introduction in 1991, the M4 carbine has proven its worth on the battlefield because it is accurate, easy to shoot and maintain.
The M4 is the highest-rated weapon by Soldiers in combat, according to the Directorate of Combat Development, Ft. Benning, Ga. In December 2006, the Center for Naval Analysis conducted a "Soldiers' Perspective on Small Arms in Combat" survey.
www.army.mil /-newsreleases/2007/03/29/2471-army-position--m4-carbine-is-soldiers-battlefield-weapon-of-choice   (298 words)

  
  M4 carbine   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The M4 was developed and produced for the United States government by Colt Firearms, which has an exclusive contract to produce the M4 family of weapons through 2009; however, a number of other manufacturers offer M4-like firearms.
The M4 is similar to much earlier compact M16 versions, such as the 1960s-era XM177 family, though unlike them it is not intended to fire the earlier M193/6 ball ammunition.
The M4 Carbine achieves over 80% commonality with the M16A2 rifle and was intended to replace the M3.45 ACP submachine guns and selected M9 pistols and M16 rifle series with most Army units.
www.tocatch.info /en/M4A1.htm   (1878 words)

  
 M4 Carbine - FirearmWiki
The M4, along with the M16A4, has mostly replaced M16 and M16A2 firearms; the USAF, for example, plans to transition completely to the M4 Carbine.
Colt Model 925 carbines were tested fitted with the KAC M4 RAS under the designation M4E2, but this designation appears to have been scrapped in favor of mounting this system to existing carbines without changing the designation.
The M4 Carbine achieves over 80% commonality with the M16A2 rifle and was intended to replace M3.45 ACP submachine guns and selected M9 pistols and M16 rifle series (though this plan was though to be changed with the development of the XM29 OICW and the XM8 carbine with most Army units.
firearmwiki.com /mw/index.php?title=M4A1   (2119 words)

  
 M4 Carbine - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music
The M4 Carbine is a shorter, and lighter version, of the M16A2 assault rifle, achieving 80% parts commonality with the M16A2.
As with many carbines, it was meant to provide troops with an effective, shoulder fired weapon in lieu of pistols, such as the M9.
The M4A1 carbine, an improvement upon the M4 carbine intended for Special Operations use, features a fully automatic fire mode, a flattop NATO M1913-specification rail on top of the receiver (for attachment of optics and other devices), and a detachable rail-mounted carrying handle.
www.music.us /education/M/M4-Carbine.htm   (1287 words)

  
 ICS M4 Tactical Carbine Electric Rifle
The M4 is a more compact and lightweight version of the famous M16 Machinegun.
The carbine breech (attachable shoulder stocks for handguns) and America's first slide action rifle were also part of Colt's on-and-off ventures into longarms.
The M4 is a lightweight, gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, selective rate, shoulder fired weapon with a collapsible stock.
www.airsplat.com /Items/ER-ICS-M4-RIFLE.htm   (354 words)

  
 Colt Weapon Systems
Colt M4 Carbine is a versatile weapon system with proven combat utility and performance providing the operator with the confidence required to accomplish any mission.
The M4 Carbine features a redesigned 4-position sliding buttstock allowing it to adapt to soldiers of different sizes and physical characteristics as well as various firing positions or clothing variations.
The M4 Carbine barrel is designed to accept the M203 Grenade Launcher which can easily be assembled to the carbine offering the user both point and area firing capabilities.
www.colt.com /mil/M4.asp   (269 words)

  
 Modern Firearms - M4 and M4A1 carbine / assault rifle
M4 carbine with older style M203 40mm grenade launcher.
For this purpose M4 was latter modified with the M16A3-style flat-top receiver with integral Picatinny-type accessory rail instead of the M16A2/M4-type integral carrying handle.
The other change in the M4A1, when compared to M4, is that its trigger unit is modified to fire full-auto instead of the three shots bursts.
world.guns.ru /assault/as17-e.htm   (943 words)

  
 Special Operations.Com
T.R. Today the M-4 Carbine has achieved a unique status, it is used by every service branch in the United States and has sold to numerous other countries across the globe.
Experiments to create a lightweight and handy carbine based on the M-16A1 go back to 1965 when engineers at Colt began to tackle this problem, the first prototypes were designated the XM177E1 (Model 609, 610 and 610B).
The only downside which arose with the carbines was the short 10 inch barrel, the weapon showed some problems with ammunition.
www.specialoperations.com /Weapons/Features/M4/Default.html   (833 words)

  
 Colt M4 Carbine
This carbine was intended as a substitute for submachine guns.
Even more compact version of the M4 is the M4 Commando carbine, which is similar to the M4 except even shorter barrel.
This carbine is optimized for special forces and is compatible with a great variety of special accessories.
www.enemyforces.com /firearms/m4.htm   (238 words)

  
 MILITARY FIREARMS -- M-4 CARBINE   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The M-4 Carbine is a shortened M-16A2 rifle introduced in 1988.
The M-4 Carbine is an anti-personnel weapon designed to be more agile and lighter weight while retaining its lethal effect.
The M-4 Carbine uses the M-7 bayonet which was replaced by the newer M-9 Multipurpose Bayonet System starting in 1987.
www.olive-drab.com /od_other_firearms_rifle_m4carbine.php3   (422 words)

  
 The Colt M4 Carbine   (Site not responding. Last check: )
A shortened variant of the M16A2 rifle, the M4 provides the individual soldier operating in close quarters the capability to engage targets at extended range with accurate, lethal fire.
The M4 Carbine achieves over 80% commonality with the M16A2 Rifle and will replace all M3.45 cal. submachine guns and selected M9 pistols and M16 series rifle.
M4A is exactly the same M4 except for integral carrying handle, which is replaced by Picatinny-Weaver rail system for mounting different sigthing devices (as on M16A3).
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 BF2S Wiki weapons:carbines:m4, BF2S.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The M4 is a moderately accurate carbine that comes equipped with a “red dot” low power scope, making it easy to line up medium and long range shots.
Created as a lightweight, less expensive alternative to the M16A2, the M4A1 Carbine is much more versatile, but due to its carbine status suffers from a loss of effective range and lower muzzle velocity.
The M4 Carbine was originally developed by the US government by Colt firearms to replace the M16A2 and M16 guns.
wiki.bf2s.com /weapons/carbines/m4   (245 words)

  
 HowTo : M4 Carbine in Milkshape 1.5.10 :. GarageGames
HowTo : M4 Carbine in Milkshape 1.5.10 :.
A video on how to make an M4 Carbine in Milkshape 1.5.10.
The video requires the TechSmith Codec found at www.techsmith.com.
www.garagegames.com /index.php?sec=mg&mod=resource&page=view&qid=2549   (83 words)

  
 M4 Carbine   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Forged, lightweight 7075T6 aircraft quality aluminum receivers are designed for simplicity of maintenance and reliability of operation and they incorporate all M16A2 design improvements including cartridge case deflector, last round bolt hold-open and raised ridges for magazine release button protection.
Depending upon customer preference, the M4 Carbine is available in either safe/semi-auto/full-auto or safe/semi-auto/three-shot burst configurations.
Carbine is shipped complete with 30 round magazine, carrying sling and Operator's Safety and Instructional Manual, all in a hard plastic shipping case.
www.bushmaster.com /le/weapons/bushmaster_xm15_e2s_m4a2_carbine.htm   (253 words)

  
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 M4 Carbine: Encyclopedia II - M4 Carbine - Design
A shortened variant of the M16A2 rifle with a 36 cm barrel, the M4A1 provides the individual soldier operating in close quarters the capability to engage targets at extended range with accurate, lethal fire.
The original M4 Carbine had semi-automatic and three-round burst fire modes, while the M4A1 has "semi" and "auto" with no three-round burst.
The M4A1 Carbine achieves over 80% commonality with the M16A2 rifle and was intended to replace M3.45 ACP submachine guns and selected M9 pistols and M16 rifle series (though this plan was though to be changed with the development of the XM29 OICW and the XM8 carbine with most Army units.
www.experiencefestival.com /a/M4_Carbine_-_Design/id/5264390   (439 words)

  
 Ghost Recon Arms - M4
The M4 is a lightweight, gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, selective rate, shoulder fired weapon with a collapsible stock.
The M4 is a shortened version of the M16A2 rifle, similar in appearance to the XM177 series of weapons.
The Special Operations Peculiar Modification to the M4 Carbine (SOPMOD M4) Accessory kit is a series of accessories developed for M4s and M4A1s belonging to units of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
www.ghostrecon.net /html/arms_m4.htm   (225 words)

  
 M4 Carbine Review
The M4 concept began life in the mid-1980s as a request from the government of Abu Dhabi for a 5.56mm carbine.
The resulting weapon was type-classified as "M4", making it the first true carbine adopted by the US military since the M1, M2 and M3 carbines of WWII.
The rebuilt M4A1 received its baptism by fire at the DETC Carbine I/II Course in Racine, WI.
mywebpages.comcast.net /shooter2_indy/m4.html   (749 words)

  
 Metal Gear Solid: The Unofficial Site » M4 Carbine
The M4 Carbine is used by Raiden in Metal Gear Solid 2.
Due to the fact that Raiden cannot attach a suppressor to the M4, it should not be used unless absolutely necessary or else he risks compromising his position.
The M4 Carbine is developed and produced by American arms manufacturer Colt's Manufacturing Company.
www.metalgearsolid.org /show_weapons_mgs2.php?id=294   (206 words)

  
 M16A2 5.56mm Semiautomatic Rifle
The M4/M4A1 5.56mm Carbine is a lightweight, gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, selective rate, shoulder fired weapon with a collapsible stock.
A shortened variant of the M16A2 rifle, the M4 provides the individual soldier operating in close quarters the capability to engage targets at extended range with accurate, lethal fire.
The M4 Carbine achieves over 80% commonality with the M16A2 Rifle and will replace all M3.45 caliber submachine guns and selected M9 pistols and M16 rifle series.
www.fas.org /man/dod-101/sys/land/m16.htm   (655 words)

  
 M4 Carbine
A compact version of the M16A2 rifle, with a collapsible stock, a flat-top upper receiver accessory rail and a detachable handle/rear aperture site assembly.
The M4 enables a soldier operating in close quarters to engage targets at extended range with accurate, lethal fire.
It achieves more than 85 percent commonality with the M16A2 rifle and will replace all.45 caliber M3 submachine guns, selected M9 pistols, and M16 series rifles.
tech.military.com /equipment/view/89046/m4-carbine.html   (89 words)

  
 m4 carbine and m4 and m16 assault rifles
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 m4 and ar15 uppers and m4 carbine
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