[MarkL]

I'm sorry, but isn't the M4 just a carbine version of the M16, and there are LOTS of other manufacturers of M16s. Am I just missing something here? BTW, I used to own an old Colt CAR-15.

Mark

[SJSAMPLE]

There are lots of manufacturers of M-16/AR-15 “pattern” guns, but only one that currently makes the M-4 (Colt) and one that makes the M-16 (FN). You can’t just take any AR-15 and call it “MILSPEC”.

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[ctdonath2]

There are enough changes between the M16 and M4 to warrant the latter being deemed a separate product.