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Posted: 9/11/2005 12:12:21 PM EDT
I don't hear much about it, so I was wondering.

On a military M16, is the auto switch a 2 rnd burst, 3 rnd burst or an empty the mag if you want to, option?
Link Posted: 9/11/2005 12:21:37 PM EDT
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I don't hear much about it, so I was wondering.

On a military M16, is the auto switch a 2 rnd burst, 3 rnd burst or an empty the mag if you want to, option?



I think the M16A1 and A3 are safe-semi-full, where the M16A2 is safe-semi-burst(3 rnd).
Link Posted: 9/11/2005 12:26:54 PM EDT
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Also, the M4 is 3-round burst, while the M4A1 is full-auto.
Link Posted: 9/11/2005 12:40:05 PM EDT
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If you were issued an A2 in the military, what kind of trouble would you get into if you switched out FCG to S-E-F???
Link Posted: 9/11/2005 1:25:46 PM EDT
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If you were issued an A2 in the military, what kind of trouble would you get into if you switched out FCG to S-E-F???



It probably wouldn't be pretty. I've never served in the military, but even I know that modifying your issued weapon in such a manner is against the regulations.
Link Posted: 9/11/2005 1:28:36 PM EDT
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AR15, M16, M16A1 - safe/semi/full

M16A2 - safe/semi/burst (3 rnd), later versions safe/semi/full

M4 - safe/semi/burst

M4A1 - safe/semi/full

Link Posted: 9/11/2005 1:30:21 PM EDT
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If you were issued an A2 in the military, what kind of trouble would you get into if you switched out FCG to S-E-F???



It probably wouldn't be pretty. I've never served in the military, but even I know that modifying your issued weapon in such a manner is against the regulations.



What exactly is a S-E-F Trigger Group?
Link Posted: 9/11/2005 1:32:31 PM EDT
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If you were issued an A2 in the military, what kind of trouble would you get into if you switched out FCG to S-E-F???



It probably wouldn't be pretty. I've never served in the military, but even I know that modifying your issued weapon in such a manner is against the regulations.




+1,000
Link Posted: 9/11/2005 1:36:12 PM EDT
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What exactly is a S-E-F Trigger Group?



Safe
Economical
Fun!

Link Posted: 9/11/2005 3:23:47 PM EDT
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If you were issued an A2 in the military, what kind of trouble would you get into if you switched out FCG to S-E-F???

If you're talking about changing out a burst FCG for a full auto FCG, you're talking about reduction in rank, forfieture of pay, and probably extra duty.  It ain't YOUR rifle, you just get to take care of it.
Link Posted: 9/11/2005 3:26:59 PM EDT
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I think the M16A4 is also 3rd burst.

WIZZO
Link Posted: 9/11/2005 3:50:37 PM EDT
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I think the M16A4 is also 3rd burst.

WIZZO



What is the config of an M16A4?

Bob
Link Posted: 9/11/2005 4:09:45 PM EDT
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I think the M16A4 is also 3rd burst.

WIZZO



What is the config of an M16A4?

Bob



Flattop 20" issued by the Marines, don't know if anyone else has them.

I think the majority of them are FN-manufactured.

WIZZO
Link Posted: 9/11/2005 4:13:31 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 9/11/2005 4:27:43 PM EDT
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The M16 I was issued in the AF (87-91)  was born before I was.   It was actually marked Colt AR-15 and had the full happy switch with no FA, triangle handguards and 3 prong FH.     God I miss my happy switch
Link Posted: 9/11/2005 5:18:26 PM EDT
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Note that export and non-military M16 versions differ widely. I have seen plenty of Safe-Semi-Auto M16A2s around.
Link Posted: 9/11/2005 5:20:28 PM EDT
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Note that export and non- US Military M16 versions differ widely. I have seen plenty of Safe-Semi-Auto M16A2s around. Don't forgot Colt has sold M16s to many different militaries and LE agencies around the world, all with unique needs.
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