Carbine M16A2 W/E, M16A3 W/E, M16A4 W/E Rifle, M4, M4A1 Technical Manual

The M16A2 W/E, M16A3 W/E, M16A4 W/E, M4, and M4A1 are rifles and carbines designed for military use. They are all semi-automatic rifles with the ability to fire in three-round bursts. The M16A2, M16A3, and M16A4 rifles are equipped with a 20-inch barrel, while the M4 and M4A1 carbines are equipped with a 14.5-inch barrel. The M16A2, M16A3, and M16A4 rifles are also equipped with a carrying handle, while the M4 and M4A1 carbines are equipped with a fixed rear sight. The M16A2, M16A3, and M16A4 rifles are also equipped with a forward assist, while the M4 and M4A1 carbines are not.

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Key features

  • Semi-automatic operation
  • Three-round burst capability
  • 20-inch barrel (rifles)
  • 14.5-inch barrel (carbines)
  • Carrying handle (rifles)
  • Fixed rear sight (carbines)
  • Forward assist (rifles)

Frequently asked questions

The forward assist is a lever located on the right side of the upper receiver. It can be used to manually cycle the bolt carrier group forward in case of a malfunction. This can be helpful if the bolt carrier group is not able to cycle forward due to a jam or other problem.

The M4A1 carbine is a newer model that features a different upper receiver and a longer barrel. It also has a different stock and other improvements.

To clear a malfunction in a M16A2 rifle, you should first make sure the weapon is unloaded. Then, you can try to cycle the bolt carrier group forward using the forward assist. If that doesn't work, you can try to clear the malfunction by removing the magazine and tapping the weapon firmly on the ground. If the malfunction is still present, you should seek assistance from a qualified technician.
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