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In August 2002, former Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James L. Jones decided to stay with the tried and true M-16 verses the M-4.

That was a sound decision. The 5.56mm round fired from a short barrel burns half its powder in the air in front of your face. Major flash and muzzle blast with as much as 500fps decrease in muzzle velocity. OK for special troops who get real close to shoot folks. Bad for regular troops who don't have fancy gear and need to preserve their eardrums.