Modular Weapon System (MWS): The MWS is a system of accessory rails mounted in place of the forward hand guards on M16A4 rifles and M4 carbines. These rails permit tool-free field attachment of day or night sights, aiming lights, flashlights, ancillary weapons, and other accessories, based upon mission- specific requirements.

May 3, 2019 · Weight increases just one pound with a fully-loaded magazine, bringing the overall combat weight of the system to a manageable 8.5lbs. The M16A4 also retains the adjustable front and rear sighting installations allowing for an effective range of about 600 meters.

Jun 2, 2020 · In U.S. Army Field Manuals, M16A4s fitted with the RAS are sometimes referred to as M16A4 MWS or Modular Weapon System. This model retains the 3-round burst mode of the M16A2. Specialist Variants

The M16A4 is chambered to fire the 5.56x45mm (.223) NATO cartridge. It is a select fire rifle having semi-automatic and three-round-burst fire capabilities. Cartridges are magazine fed, and firing is achieved via a direct impingement gas operating system. Military pricing on request.

The M16-/M4-series weapons are 5.56-mm, magazine-fed, gas-operated, air-cooled, shoulder-fired weapons. This section describes the general characteristics (Table 2-1) and the components of...

The M16A4 is chambered to fire the 5.56x45mm (.223) NATO cartridge. It is a select-fire rifle having semi-automatic and three-round burst fire capabilities. Cartridges are magazine-fed, and...

Jul 15, 2016 · The M4 MWS (Modular Weapon System) is based on the M16A4, which in itself represents a newer incarnation of the base M16A2 currently in service with forces around the globe. The M4 utilizes the strengths and internal working components of the successful automatic rifle and, along with a 1913 rail adapter system, becomes a lighter and more ...

Sep 15, 2018 · The M16A4 rifle use a 12 inch rifle length two piece handguard with a quad Picatinny rail system for mounting optics and other ancillary devices. The M16A4 with the flat top upper receiver and full length quad rail system was also known as the M16A4 MWS (Modular Weapon System).

They are the M16A4 rifle and the M4/M4A1 carbine. The MWS consists of a rifle/carbine that has been modified by building into the design a military-standard rail in place of the integral carry handle/sight to permit quick mounting of various night/day/thermal sights.

This kit features the current weapon of choice for US Marine Corps: the M16A4 Modular Weapon System. It includes 6 M16A4s with rail system on the flat top upper receiver, RAS handguards and stock adapter and also 6 separately cast back-up iron sights.