The M16A1 assault rifle has two modes of fire: semi-automatic and fully automatic. As long as the trigger is held down, the weapon will continue to fire until the magazine is empty.
Being an assault rifle, the M16A1 has two modes of select fire. It can either be fired in semi-automatic, or fully automatic. The M16A3 shares the same trigger group, while the M16A2 and M16A4 have semi-automatic and three-round burst modes.
The effective range of the M16A1 rifle is approximately 550 meters, but it can technically fire up to around 3,600 meters. However, accuracy and effectiveness decrease significantly at longer distances.
The M16A1 is fully automatic.
Are you sure you have an M16A1 and not an AR15A1? If it is in fact a M16A1 the sn would be mid to late 70's
You can get the M16A1 in the "El Capitan" Tier in CUBA by completing the 'Transport A Shipment of US Arms' job.
700 - 900 rounds per minute (cyclic), just like the M16A1, Diemaco C7 and C8, M4A1, etc.
The M16A1 is the U.S. military designation for the AR-15 rifle built by Colt. The AR-15 itself was invented in 1957 by Eugene Stoner (1922-1997) while at ArmaLite.
Yes, the M16 is an assault rifle, and thus has fully automatic capabilities. The XM16E1, M16A1, and M16A3 can fire on completely full auto, while the M16A2 and M16A3 can fire a three-round burst, which by legal definitions, is considered to be fully automatic.
You will have to call Colt
The M16A1 is no longer used by any branches or special operation forces in the US Military. The M16A3, however, is used by some units in the US Air Force, particularly security forces. It is not the standard-issue rifle for any branch or special forces.
The M16A1 rifle was developed by the United States military as an improved version of the original M16. The design was primarily attributed to Eugene Stoner, who initially created the Armalite AR-15 rifle, which served as the basis for the M16 platform. The M16A1 was adopted by the U.S. military in 1967 and featured enhancements such as a forward-assist mechanism and a chrome-lined barrel to improve reliability.
To obtain the M16A1 (GL) design specs in Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, you must complete Extra Ops 025, which is located in Selva de la Leche: Jungle.