Key Points - The M16 rifle's introduction during the Vietnam War was deeply controversial despite its "on-paper" advantages over the M14—lighter weight, higher ammunition capacity, and lower recoil.

One of these three prototypes could be the Army's replacement for the M4/M16 among close combat forces. (Jacqueline Belker) WASHINGTON — Replacements for the M4 carbine, the M16 and the M249 Squad ...

Summary: In my commentary comparing the M16 to the M4 carbine, I express a preference for the M16 due to its longer barrel, which enhances long-range accuracy. My familiarity with the M16, having ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: Thanks to its smaller cartridge, the M16 in automatic fire mode produced shot groups half the size of the bigger rifle. The M16 rifle is one of the most iconic weapons of ...