[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Issue Configuration of M16A4?

Posted: 4/13/2004 8:35:52 AM EDT

Just how is the M16A4 configured when issued to an infantry unit? I'm not talking about any of the hi-speed versions like the SAM.

From some photos, and scuttlebutt that I've managed to hear, they look like this;

flat top upper (of course)
20" 1/7 A2 profile barrel
carry-handle rear sight
M5 RAS and varoious panels
front grip (optional?)

Any comments, corrections, or additions are appreciated.

Posted: 4/13/2004 9:00:59 AM EDT

[#1]

Here you go:

[URL]http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=183320[/URL]

[URL]http://ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=3&f=118&t=179198&w=searchPop[/URL]

Posted: 4/13/2004 9:25:03 AM EDT

[#2]

The basic ones show up with carrying handles and no RAS. It all depending on your on what you will get with the weapon.

Posted: 4/13/2004 4:25:43 PM EDT

[#3]

As far as accessories, it probably depends what the specific unit orders and then issues?
(just a guess?)
I suppose items like, LAMs, NV, VPGs, folding BUIS, optics, just depend on budgets and an individuals position in the squad or fire team.

FN shows 2 models of M16A4 rifles, not much difference between the two (RAS or no RAS)?

[url]http://www.fnmfg.com/products/m16/m16main.htm[/url]

Posted: 4/14/2004 7:28:07 AM EDT

[#4]

If you run a search for FM 23-9 you can see what Uncle SAm says constitutes the M16A1, M16A2, M16A3, M16A4, M4 and M4A1.

Lot's of other good stuff in there too.

Posted: 4/14/2004 7:52:39 AM EDT

[#5]

[img]http://atiam.train.army.mil/portal/atia/adlsc/view/public/297091-1/fm/3-22.9/image1570.jpg[/img]

for other images:

[url]http://atiam.train.army.mil/portal/atia/adlsc/view/public/297091-1/fm/3-22.9/c02.htm#2_1[/url]

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