M4 or M16

• Nov 4, 2013

• #1

Indiana Jones

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You and the group of survivors have just barged into a military arsenal somehow. All you find is a shitload of 5.56, 30rd mags, and a rack of rifles. There are M16s and M4s only, plastic hand guards and carry handles, with slings. No accessories. You will need this rifle to fend off zombies and roving gangs of other non infected humans. For the sake of keeping things easy let's just say they are both semi/burst capable. Accessories will be found elsewhere down the road. For now you go stock. No extras, there just so happens to be enough rifles for one each. You have a few vehicles right now but theres no telling how long you will have them. Any moment you could be forced to go on foot.

What do you take? M4 or M16 (standard barrel lengths apply)

 

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Les Gawlik

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Did we arrive, and will we leave in vehicles, or is everything on foot?

 

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budman93

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probably M4, better for close quarters and pretty much as good at some longer distances as the M16. The extra maneuverability would be useful. If we were strictly going to be out in the open in rural areas (woods, mountains), then I would go M16.

 

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byf43

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Dr. Jones,


ONLY for the sake of it being more compact (collapsible shoulder stock and 4" shorter barrel), I'll take the M4, please, and as many magazines and ammo as my old, tired, fat self can carry!

IF we're traveling by truck, several M4(s) and as much ammo and magazines as the vehicle could haul.

 

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Mickey the Dragon

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Having operating in and around vehicles with an M4 and with people using an M16, I'll take the M4. The shorter barrel and collapsible stock make an M4 much easier to carry into and out of vehicles. Plus, at the ranges where an M16 outshoots an M4, you're better off breaking contact and moving away from the threat. And every ounce saved in weapon weight can be used for carrying more bullets.

 

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aquaman

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M16 for the buttstroke capability

 

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eruby

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aquaman said:

M16 for the buttstroke capability

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Can the Ark of the Covenant destroy zombies? If not, I'd go M4.

 

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pbharvey

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I would arm the sentries with M16s, the rest get M4s.

 

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browning guy

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I am taking a m4 and all the ammo I can carry. If I am part of a group and we have transport we take all of it!

 

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mtel

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I'd be more concerned about hauling off as much ammo as possible than which one to pick. I'd take the M4 though.

 

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erwos

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The Israelis got this one right: M16A1 chopped to 16" w/ A2 handguards and a CAR-15 stock.

 

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fivepointstar

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If you watch Falling Skies.....you go to the Arsenal and take everything to fend of the Aliens or Zombies. I would back up the pick up truck, take the M4, M16, accessories and ammo.

take it all

 

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clandestine

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Oct 13, 2008

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M4 Please.


Im just glad they wont have Daniel Defense or Troy Rails on them.

Most models from those Manufacturers are un-secure, overpriced pieces of shit!

 

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Flipz

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M4 for me!

 

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rwbow1969

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I'll have the M4 with a side of 30 rounders. and for desert?

 

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byf43

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rwbow1969 said:

I'll have the M4 with a side of 30 rounders. and for desert?

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MG-42 (w/ 6 barrels) and 4 pallets of ammo, to go.

 

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Mooseman

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Take them all and leave nothing behind for the enemy.

 

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Indiana Jones

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rwbow1969 said:

I'll have the M4 with a side of 30 rounders. and for desert?

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For desert I'll spray it tan. For desSert...i'll take an MG42.

I should have clarified, there is one for each of your group and no extras.

 

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Kelson1066

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M4 and as much ammo as I can carry.

Ounces=pounds and pounds=pain.

No point in adding extra ounces when the M4 with iron sights can be used at distances I can effectively engage at.

I'm also assuming that at some point we may have to go on foot.

 

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Indiana Jones

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