Ultimately, if the move to the M4 is approved by Commandant Gen. Joseph Dunford, the M16 would be used serve exclusively by with support personnel in communities like logistics or admin. Once ...

WASHINGTON — Replacements for the M4 carbine, the M16 and the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon are on track to be in production in about a year. The Next Generation Squad Weapon rifle and automatic ...

U.S. Marine Corps infantrymen could soon switch to the M4 from the M16. Pictured: Marine Corps Cpl. Jordan Westra takes aim using an M4 rifle before firing a warning shot at Camp Barcha in Helmand ...

Summary and Key Points: The M16 rifle, designed by Eugene Stoner and adopted by the U.S. military in the 1960s, has remained a staple due to its reliability, modularity, and effectiveness.

When the Army ordered its now standard M4 carbine in 1993 from firearms maker Colt, it saw the rifle as a lighter, more agile alternative to the Vietnam era M16. In 2023, it will begin fielding a ...

The M16 lacks maneuverability compared to the M4 and other weapons. A large part of why the M4 carbine is popular with troops is its overall maneuverability in close quarters.

The new rifle would likely replace the M16/M4 platform, which has been in the hands of troops since the 1960s and undergone multiple modifications and upgrades. Related Topics.

The M4’s adjustable stock also means a smaller target for enemies to engage than the M16. For Lance Cpl. Dylan Figueroa, a rifleman with the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines, said opting for the M4 ...

Army officials have released a detailed request for prototypes of the planned replacements for both the M16/M4 and M249 Squad Automatic Weapons. And a battery is included.

You may have read my previous commentary about the M16 versus the M4 carbine and why I prefer the M16 over the M4. I like the elongated barrel of the M16 for better long-range marksmanship.