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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 16" CAR vs. EM-4

Posted: 9/17/2005 2:38:48 PM EDT

I am looking at kits from Model 1 sales and I am not sure what I am looking at.

I see a 16" CAR kit and an EM-4 kit. Aside from a different looking barrell, what is the difference? Also, I see a 4 position butt that is standard, an aluminum 4 position and a 6 position stock. Are all 3 the same pull and which do people recommend?

TIA

Posted: 9/17/2005 2:40:40 PM EDT

[#1]

CAR is a 16" Heavy Barrel, the EM-4 is an M4 profile.

LOP should be the same on the 4 position stocks, the M4 6 position has a longer LOP when fully extended.

Posted: 9/17/2005 3:28:37 PM EDT

[#2]

Thanks for the reply.

So, is the "M4 profile" simply an aesthetic thing? I see that some people go for a "look" in their build.

Posted: 9/17/2005 4:24:52 PM EDT

[#3]

So, is the "M4 profile" simply an aesthetic thing?

Yes.

If you are looking for weight savings, go with a lightweight barrel.

J&T has it as a no cost option on their 16" kits.

webcats.net/store/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=J&Product_Code=C1C&Category_Code=K

(** Not affiliated with J&T in any way. I just like the way they have done business with me in the past.)

Posted: 9/17/2005 4:28:23 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Thanks for the reply.

So, is the "M4 profile" simply an aesthetic thing? I see that some people go for a "look" in their build.

The M4 proflie allows the attachment of the M-203 grenade launcher. For the majority of folks, it is just a look. However there are folks that have 37mm flare launchers that use the same attachment.

I recently ordered a kit from Model 1, I've ordered parts from them before. They have good customer service, and what I've gotten from them was nice quality.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - 16" CAR vs. EM-4

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