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
M16
AK-Styled
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
