How much does a M4 weigh with ammo?

How much does a M4 weigh with ammo?

The M4 has an overall length of 84cm and a barrel length of 35.5cm. The weight of the carbine with 30-round magazine is 3.1kg. The weapon can be comfortably carried by soldiers, due to its compact dimensions. It is the only 5.56mm carbine in the world to meet or exceed the US Armed Forces MILSPEC standards.

What M4 does the army use?

M4A1 5.56mm Carbine
The M4/M4A1 5.56mm Carbine is a lightweight, gas operated, air cooled, magazine fed, selective rate, shoulder fired weapon with a collapsible stock. It is now the standard issue firearm for most units in the U.S. military.

Are M4 carbines legal for civilians?

It fires full automatic fire. It is illegal for civilians to own one UNLESS they get a Title 3 license and pass all sorts of background checks. one can still have a semi auto version of the M4, just not full auto or the tri burst versions.

What is the army replacing the M4 with?

Sig Sauer Delivers Final Next-Generation Squad Weapon Prototypes to Army. Sig Sauer Inc. announced Tuesday that it has delivered its final prototype weapons to the Army as it competes for the chance to replace the M4A1 carbine and M249 squad automatic weapon in infantry units.

Is M4 or AR-15 better?

Simply put, the difference between the two is the M4 has either a full-auto or burst fire mode while the AR-15 does not. There are also minor differences such as barrel length and attachments, but these do not fundamentally affect the rifle.

Is M4 a bad gun?

In the January/February 2015 edition of the Atlantic, retired Army Maj. Robert Scales argues that the M4, the rifle used by today’s infantry, is deeply flawed and a danger to soldiers in combat zones around the world. …

What is the length of a M4 carbine?

M4 Carbine; Weight (With Loaded 30 Round Magazine) 7 pounds 5 ounces (3.32 kilograms) Length (Buttstock Closed) 29.75 inches: Length (Buttstock Open) 33 inches: Muzzle Velocity: 2970 feet per second

How much does an AR15 M4 carbine weigh?

Add the carry handle and LMT front sight and the weight goes to 8.7lbs. Mine is weighing in at just under 7 pounds without a light on it. But it seems as though the links are no longer valid. Anybody know if a tool like this still exists out there in cyber space?

Is the M4 carbine common with the M16A2?

The M4-series Carbine achieves over 80% commonality with the M16A2 Rifle and replaces all M3 .45 caliber submachine guns, and selected M9 pistols and M16 rifles. The Army is pursuing a two-phase PIP to keep the M4 carbine inventory strong.

What’s the maximum range for a M4A1 carbine?

Maximum Range. 3600 meters. M4A1 Carbine. Weight (Without Magazine) 6.36 pounds. Length (Buttstock Closed) 29.75 inches. Length (Buttstock Open) 33 inches.