M4A1 Carbine
The M4A1 Carbine is a shortened version of the M16A2 assault rifle manufactured by Colt. The M4A1 is a favorite amongst US Special Operations Forces.
The M4A1 variant comes with a safe / semi-auto / automatic trigger groups as apposed to the safe / semi-auto / 3-round burst configuration found on standard M4s.
A version with a 10' barrel / upper receiver, known as the CQBR, is also in use with Naval Special Warfare Units such as the SEALs, and opther SOF units.
M4A1 Features
The M4A1 is a 5.56mmx45mm NATO caliber weapon with a gas operated, rotating bolt action. The carbine is typically fed from 30-round STANAG magazines.
A single Picatinny rail is Featured atop the M$A1's M16A3-style falt-top receiver for mounting scopes, sights or a carrying handle. A further 4 RIS rails, one on each side of the handguards, were added via the SOPMOD Block I pacakge, developed for use by SOCOM forces.
M4A1 Specifications
| weight: | 5.9 lb (empty) 6/9 lb (30 rounds loaded) |
| length: | 33 inches (stock extended) 29.8 inches (Stock retracted) |
| barrel length: | 14.5 inches |
| rate of fire : | 700-950 rpm |
| muzzle velocity : | 2,900 feet per second |
| caliber : | 5.56mm x 45mm NATO |
| magazine : | 30 round / STANAG |
M4A1 - Images and Further Info
