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AK-styled

M16

Distinguishing Features

  • Originating from copious US stockpiles in the area, especially the M16A1 version

  • In the case of EAOs it sometimes sports wooden, possibly handmade, handguards and is the result of recent acquisitions

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Ammunition

5.56 x 45mm

Weight

3.1kg, with fully loaded magazine 4kg

Length

N/A

Range

300m (effective)

Manufacturer

Multiple (USA)

User

Police, EAOs

Details

M16A2

  • Ribbed handguard–thinner than the M16A1’s

  • Adjustable rear sights

Norinco’s Type CQ (or CQ5,56)

  • Pistol-shaped trigger handgrip

  • Peculiar shape of the stock’s lower part

  • More visibly ribbed handguards

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