M4A1 SOPMOD
The standard-issue M4A1 with SOPMOD Accessory Kit is a gas-operated, air-cooled, magazine-fed, selective fire weapon using 5.56mm rounds. It has a four-position telescoping stock, which is slightly larger than the M4, with a curvature at the end. The M4A1 is a fully-automatic variant of the M4 for use by special operations members, useful in urban warfare and preferred for Close Quarters Combat (CQB) because it is compact and powerful. The SOPMOD Accessory Kit includes a Rail Interface System (RIS); shortened quick-detachable M203 grenade launcher and leaf sight; KAC sound suppressor and back-up rear sight; AN/PEQ-2A visible laser/infrared designator; Trijicon’s ACOG and Reflex sights; and night vision sight.
FN SCAR-L/Mk 16
The AR-15 (civilian) or M16 (military) uses 5.56mm rounds, has been in use by U.S. military forces since Vietnam. In 1967, the M16A1 version was in use until 1970, when it was supplemented by the M16A2. The U.S. Navy issued the M16A3, a fully-automatic variant of the M16A2, primarily for SEAL, Seabee and Security units. The M16A4 is now being supplemented; this variant includes a flattop receiver unit and Picatinny rail system. In 2003, the SOF Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) or Mk 16 won the USSOCOM competition to find a new rifle for Special Operations Forces.
This Article is written by James Kara Murat
July 25th, 2010 - 1:55 pm
i don’t know why USSOCOM chose to stick with the 5.56mm round when they could get the LWRC PSD it’s more reliable and fires a bigger round.
September 28th, 2010 - 9:31 pm
Well the scar also comes in the much bigger,but less accurate, 7.62mm round. But your right, the psd offers the best of both worlds, a 6.8mm round that also has a much more reliable operating system.
June 19th, 2011 - 10:29 am
Special ops use gear that they are used to like the m4 is used in all training and the scar is a completely different feel and the 5.56 nato round is like a 223 cal round and seals are stealthy and hopefully dont fire a shot but if a mission goes wrong then the m4 does do its job and will hold the enemy forces off.