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Other than the profile of the barrel, what's the difference between an M4 and a 16" CAR barrels?

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Feed ramp cuts. Standard flattop configuration.
M4 marked. rail designation markings.

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Larger diameter handguards with heat shields, too, although it looks like most are used with the RAS.
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