Reports from Iraq on M4/M16 ???

[Dave Bean]

Have there been any reports on the performance of our current M4/M16's in Iraq ???? I'm interested because it looks like our folks got caught in a big sandstorm and now in house to house sh*t.

thanx in advance.

Dave Bean

 

[Stinger]

Most problems with the M16 were VERY early in the Vietnam War. Since then, they have proven very reliable on the battlefield. There have been exceptions with ammo (Mogadishu).

Try a search, this very question came up a week ago.

Stinger

 

[bad_dad_brad]

From the pictures I have noted that most ARs are the 20" A2 variety. Especially the Marines, who I believe primarily carry A2 types. I have seen just a few M4 models in these pictures.

Other than that, I have not heard too much on effectiveness. Seems most Iraqi's have been decimated by long range heavy weapons and airpower before our infantry need to engage them. That is a good thing.

 

[boing]

"Heavier than a radio, and a lot less lethal."