M4

The M4 is a magazine-fed, air-cooled, gas-operated, selective fire, shoulder-fired weapon with a telescoping stock. The M4 has a 14.5 in. (370 mm) barrel, which makes it a shortened version of the M16A2 rifle, allowing an individual to easily operate the gun in close quarters. The M4 has varied fire options, including semi-automatic, full-automatic and three-round burst.

Specifications:

• Category: Full Automatic
• Country of Origin: USA
• In Service: 1994-present
• Cartridge: 5.56×45 NATO
• Action: gas operated, rotating bolt
• Rate of Fire: 700-950 round/min
• Muzzle velocity: 2900 feet per second
• Effective Range: 500 meters
• Feed system: 30 round detachable box magazine