Nov 26, 2019 · For comparison, the M4 carbine is 29.75 inches in overall length, but only offers a 14.5 inch barrel. So, the SA80A2 offers excellent effective range (400 to 600 meters) in a compact package.

Jun 11, 2001 · Actually, the M4 is technically a carbine... which is an assault rifle with a barrel length greater than or equal to that of an SMG, but less than that of a traditional AR, such as the M-16 or AK-47. SMGs are automatic weapons that fire pistol cartridges.

Dec 16, 2021 · Here are five of the best weapons, and how the wars of the twenty-first century changed them. M4 Carbine: Originally developed by Colt to fulfill a contract for the UAE, the M4 carbine was later...

The SA80 (Small Arms for the 1980s) is a British family of 5.56×45mm NATO service weapons used by the British Army. [4] The L85 Rifle variant has been the standard issue service rifle of the British Armed Forces since 1987, replacing the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle .

Oct 15, 2009 · The SA80 is a poor design and prone to a lot of problems. The M16/M4 isn't superior in ALL regards, be it is in MOST of them. When dudes raised on the SA80 switch over to M4s (and even the M16A4 fence-post) they love them, especially when I …

Curious about the differences between the SA80 and the M4 Carbine? In this video, we dive into fascinating facts about these two iconic rifles, highlighting ...

Sep 24, 2006 · The sa80 breaks down in billions of picies and has problems with the NATO ammo, and the weight compared to the M16 . The M16 breaks down easy in two and it cleanend easy, and don't have the Shit whit the standard NATO ammo.

Mar 26, 2021 · SA80 stands for “Small Arms for the 1980s.” Like so much from the era, the SA80 represented sleek modernity. Generals and bureaucrats at the Ministry of Defense wanted it to be the most...

Jul 16, 2020 · British Special Forces, including the SAS and SBS preferred the M16 rifle and later a version of the M4 carbine, the C8, produced by Colt Canada.

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