Airsoft M16 and M4 Guns

The M16 has been the primary infantry rifle of the United States military since the 1960s. Derived from the ArmaLite AR-15 invented by Eugene Stoner and further developed by Colt, the M16 is a lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed rifle, with a rotating bolt, actuated by direct impingement gas operation. It is constructed of steel, aluminum and composite plastics. With a service record spanning across 5 decades the M16 is the most commonly manufactured 5.56 x 45 mm rifle in the world and is the workhorse rifle of the US military. Considering that M16 is one of the most popular real life firearms, the airsoft m16 and airsoft m4 are some of the most popular airsoft rifles.



Choosing The Airsoft M16 or Airsoft M4 For You

There are a lot of different airsoft m16 rifles and m4 airsoft guns to choose from, and we mean A LOT! But before you start browsing through the literally hundreds of different airsoft m16 models out there, lets break down the major differences among the real life guns.

Airsoft M16

The original m16 has a triangular hand guard, long barrel, fixed stock and small magazine. True airsoft m16 replicas try to recreate the rifle that was used by the US military from the mid sixties to the early eighties. If you are a Vietnam enthusiast, or veteran from the time period, an airsoft m16 would be a great choice. Most of the major manufactures offer an original m16 model of their airsoft rifles.

Airsoft M16 A2

Airsoft M16 A2s are replicas of the second generation of the m16. These rifles have a round hand guard, shorter barrel, larger magazine and fixed stock. The M16 A2 has been, and in many cases still is, the standard issue infantry rifle for the US military. If you are looking for a more modern version of the M16 the airsoft M16 A2 is a great choice.

Airsoft M4

The M4 is the most recent incarnation of the M16 service rifle. With a shorter barrel, retractable stock and modular hand guards / upper receiver makes the M4 airsoft rifle one of the most versatile on the market. The hand guards and upper receiver allow for players to add anything from a scope to an airsoft grenade launcher with the ease of a quick turn of a screw. If you are looking for an airsoft m4 straight out of Call of Duty, look no further than one of these bad boys.