Can I legally own a M16?

You can own an M16 as a civilian depending on your state laws, however, since there are only so many of them available (none available for civilians after 1986), the price is high. Prices have doubled in the past 10 years or so, which is currently a lot better return than the stock market.

Are M16 rifles best?

After a few minor modifications, the weapon gained in popularity among troops on the battlefield.” Despite its early failures the M16 proved to be a revolutionary design and stands as the longest continuously serving rifle in American military history.

What caliber is an M16?

5.56-mm
The M16A4—the standard infantry weapon of the U.S. Marine Corps since 2003—weighs less than 3.3 kg (just over 7 pounds) unloaded. It measures 100 cm (39 inches) long, has a 20-round or 30-round magazine, and fires 5.56-mm (. 223-calibre) ammunition at a rate of 700–950 rounds per minute.

What is the maximum range of a M16?

M16 rifle

Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16
Muzzle velocity	3,150 ft/s (960 m/s) (M855A1 round)
Effective firing range	550 m (601 yd) (point target) 800 m (875 yd) (area target)
Maximum firing range	3,600 m (3,937 yd)

What is the difference between the M14 and the M16?

After modifications, the new redesigned rifle was subsequently adopted as the M16 Rifle. “(The M16) was much lighter compared to the M14 it replaced, ultimately allowing soldiers to carry more ammunition.

Why did the US military choose the M16?

The global nature of American conflicts also meant the military wanted a rifle which could be versatile and work in a range of environments. This desire for an all-in-one firearm led to the father of the M16, the M14. The M14 was essentially a new and improved M1 rifle.

Can the M16/AR15 be used for law enforcement?

It is possible to build a highly accurate rifle on the M16/AR15 platform at very little cost; a very important consideration for law enforcement agencies on a limited budget. Because of limitations of the caliber, a law enforcement team would want to field a .308 or similar caliber rifle as well.

Was the M16 replaced by the M4?

It was an inevitability, however, that the M16 would be replaced eventually. Colt developed the M4 carbine rifle as a shorter, lighter version of M16 variant, the M16A2. The M16 had a remarkable shelf-life and still appears in many conflicts around the world.