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The M16, a 5.56x45mm assault rifle, is based on the AR-15 rifle originally designed by Eugene Stoner, and produced by ArmaLite. Upon entering service with the United States armed forces, the M16 name was adopted, and the contract to build these rifles was given to Colt's Manufacturing Company. Since then Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal (FNH), H&R Firearms, the General Motors Hydramatic Division, and Sabre Defence have also built the M16 rifle for the U.S. military.
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Is it MI6 or M16?
its m16 as number 16 like m60 m4 m15911 etc
When was the M16 rifle first used?
The M16 was first used by the United States Air Force in 1962. Prior to this it was known as the AR-15. The United States Army began to field the M16 in 1965 in Vietnam.
Was the m16 in World War 2?
no, its was designed in the 1960's.
When was the M16 invented?
1994 30 may JOEL ORME
What was the USA army issue rifle in Vietnam?
The M14 was up to about 1965. After that, the M16
Is the AR-15 a M16?
If the rifle has M16 stamped on it, it is an M16. The letter "M" simply stands for MILITARY MODEL even though it's only 1 letter "M"-16. AR stood for the company that originally built the rifle, the Armalite company.
What is the cost of a M16?
A M16 cost about $2000.00
What is the best m16?
The only companies which have manufactured the M16 were:Colt (USA)GM Hydramatic (USA)Daewoo Precision Industries (South Korea)FN Herstal (a Belgian company, but they were made in South Carolina)Harrington & Richardson (USA)US Ordnance (USA)Elisco (Philippines)Chartered Industries (Singapore)Those are the only companies which built the M16 to specification. They used the same specs, tolerances, et. al. AR-15 rifles are not M16 rifles.
Which fires more accurately ak-47 or m16?
M16
When was m16 assault weapon invented?
The M16 was invented @ 1960
Is the m16 a real gun?
The M16 and the M4 are the US designations for the AR-15 pattern of rifles.
Is the m16 still in use?
Yes, along with the carbine version of the M16, the M4.
What kind of ammo does an M16 use?
the m16 uses 5.56 caliber ammo
How do you get a job at m16?
Enlist! What better way to get free ammo and GET PAID to shoot your M16!
What is the role of m16 rifle in combat?
The M16 sieries of rifles are individual combat weapons.
Call of duty MW2 FAL or m16?
You should use a m16 because its better.
What is an M16 agent?
its not M16 its MI6 and its the british version of the secret service or something like that
