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An M4A1 has semi and full auto capabilities, the M4 has semi and three shot burst capability, both are used by the modern U.S. Military. An M-14 is an infantry rifle used in Vietnam and Korea.

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Q: What is the difference between an M4A1 to an M4 carbine?
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What is the difference between a M4 and M16?

M4 is the carbine- shorter barrel


How come the M4 carbine in CoD4 is fully auto isn't the m4 carbine the three round burst version of the M4A1?

Perhaps they just forgot to add the "A1" to the nomenclature in CoD4. But yes, you are correct - the standard M4 carbine has the three round burst feature, while the M4A1 and the Canadian variant of the M4 (the C8) have full auto capability.


What is the standard issued side arm of the Texas Rangers?

its the m16 family including m4a1 carbine aka m4 carbine


Is the m4a1 carbine gun automatic?

The basic M4 carbine is limited to three round bursts, but the M4A1 does indeed have unrestricted full auto capacity, as do the Canadian variants of the M4 (Diemaco [now Colt Canada] C8), and the unlicenced Chinese copy of the M4 (Norinco CQ-556A).


Is the M4 carbine and the M4 A1 the same?

They are not the same. The M4A1 was first issued to U.S troops in 1997. It is more reliable than the M4 and has a fully automatic fire capability.


What gun did the m4a1 come from?

The M4A1 is a variant of the M4 carbine, now capable of fully automatic fire. The M4 was in turn derived from the M16A2 assault rifle, which has rear sights adjustable for elevation and a brass deflector for left-handed users. The M4 and M16A2 share the same receiver and trigger group.


Does the M4 carbine have a selector switch for full auto AND 3 round burst?

No, it does not. The M4 carbine has a three position selector - Safe - Semi - Burst, while the Diemaco C8 and M4A1 also have a three position selector - Safe - Semi - Auto.


When was the m4a1 made?

where was made M4A1 ? m4a1 stands for m4 alpha 1


Does M4A1 fire in full auto?

Yes. The M4A1 is a variant of the M4 carbine that replaces the three-round burst mode with fully automatic fire. Both rifles can also fire in semi-automatic mode.


What is the muzzle velocity for the m4 carbine?

The M4A1 version of the M16 rifle has a muzzle velocity of about 2900 feet per second, firing the 5.56mm cartridge.


Is a m4a1 a smg?

No. The technical definition of an SMG (submachine gun) is a carbine that fires pistol cartridges. The M4A1 carbine fires the same 5.56x45mm NATO intermediate rifle cartridge as its relative, the M16 assault rifle. Back in the day, the M4 may well have been called an SMG by the United States military, as the official designation for its predecessor, the XM177, was "Submachine Gun, 5.56 mm, XM177". However, today the M4 is classified as a carbine by the military.


What is better the M16 or the M4 carbine airsoft gun?

The M4 CARBINE IS BETTER THAN THE M16.